Overnight Veterinary Surgeon - Emergency & Critical Care

Inspiring Vet Care; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Pride Veterinary Referrals, part of the Scarsdale Veterinary Group, invites applications for an Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeon on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will join our overnight team, providing emergency and critical care to referral patients, supported by night nurses and veterinary assistants.

You’ll work with specialists across neurology, surgery, internal medicine, ophthalmology and oncology, ensuring high-quality care and clear communication with clients while following

Qualifications

• A veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS.
• Experience working out of hours, with growing confidence in managing emergency cases.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Work as a key member of our overnight Vets team to care for referral patients.
• Follow treatment plans set by the Specialist Case Clinician and contact the On-Call Clinician for advice or support when required.
• Collaborate with night nurses and Veterinary Care Assistants to deliver high-quality patient care during out-of-hours shifts.

Skills

Teamwork

Emergency care

Communication skills

Learning mindset

Education

Veterinary degree

RCVS registration/eligibility

Job description

Pride Veterinary Referrals, part of the Scarsdale Veterinary Group, invites applications for an Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeon on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will join our overnight team, providing emergency and critical care to referral patients, supported by night nurses and veterinary assistants.

You’ll work with specialists across neurology, surgery, internal medicine, ophthalmology and oncology, ensuring high-quality care and clear communication with clients while following