Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeon

Pennard Vets; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited CPD with certificate support

RCVS + VDS fees covered

Overnight handover process

OOH team support

Job summary

Pennard Vets in Sevenoaks is seeking an Out-of-Hours Vet to join our purpose-built hospital with comprehensive facilities. You’ll work independently overnight and at weekends, delivering high-quality care with support from a dedicated OOH team.

The role offers a £70,000 per annum DOE salary, a rotating 9-shift pattern across 28 days, and clinical autonomy in a well-equipped hospital, including CT, ultrasound and on-site labs.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified veterinarian with autonomous decision making.
• Willing to work night shifts and weekends.
• Able to work independently in an OOH setting.
• Experience with dogs, cats, exotics preferred.
• Strong communication and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Work independently overnight and during weekends, holding the fort.
• Provide clinical autonomy while leveraging on-site facilities and support.
• Liaise with specialists on-site for cases requiring input during daytime hours.
• Ensure smooth handovers to day teams so no case is lost overnight.

Skills

Autonomy

Night shift

Exotics experience

Compassionate care

Tools

CT

Ultrasound

X-ray

In-house labs

Job description

Independent by night, supported by design.

Salary £70k per annum DOE
Contract Permanent
Working hours Rota – 9 shifts in 28 days
Location Sevenoaks, TN13
Closing Date 30 September 2026, midday

No corporate ownership, no hidden agenda – just doing things right.

We are looking for an Out-of-Hours Vet to join our purpose-built hospital in Sevenoaks; someone who wants genuine clinical autonomy when the rest of the world’s switched off, backed by enviable facilities and a fabulous team that’s set up to support you.

The kit for keeping cases, fully supported

Three dedicated theatres, separate dog, cat and exotics wards, a full imaging suite including CT, X-ray and ultrasound, plus digital cytology and in-house labs. You’ll be working independently, holding the fort solo overnight and at weekends, with the confidence that comes from having the right kit and support team to hand. Where a case needs specialist input, our shared site with South East Veterinary Referrals means RCVS-recognised specialists in neurology, ophthalmology and internal medicine are on-site during the day, so cases can be handed over smoothly when hours allow. Most clients have unlimited consults too, so even out of hours you get real case continuity rather than one-and-done visits.

You’ll fit right in if you…

• Are a vet who’s happiest making the call yourself, without someone looking over your shoulder
• Get a quiet thrill from a well-run night shift and a caseload that keeps you sharp
• Stay steady when it’s 3am and it’s just you, the patient, and your own judgement
• Thrive on variety – dogs, cats, exotics, whatever comes through the door next
• Lead with kindness, clarity, and a little humour, even when you’re tired
• Care deeply about the animals, client and team you work with and hand over to

What we offer

• Salary: £70,000 per annum DOE
• Rota: 9 shifts across 4 weeks, a mix of night cover and full weekend day shifts, so you always know what’s coming
• Team spirit: a dedicated OOH team who know exactly what this job takes
• CPD: unlimited (with approval), certificate support
• Fees: RCVS + VDS covered
• Handover: clean handovers to and from the day team, so nothing gets lost overnight
• Dedicated OOH team of Registered Veterinary Nurses and ACAs

Pennard Vets is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background.

If you need any adjustments to the application or interview process, just let us know.

About Pennard Vets

At Pennard Vets, every member of our team is an employee owner of the practice, committed to ensuring our service goes beyond the ordinary. We’re creating an environment that looks after the people that look after the pets. We’re 125 years old, and by operating in this way, we’ll continue to grow for the next 125 years, and beyond.