OOH Night Vet Surgeon — 7 On / 14 Off - Certificate Support, And Salary Up To £80k
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Salary
£80,000
Company
Global Veterinary Careers (GVC)
Contact
Iain Anderson
Essex / East London, United Kingdom
Who They Are
GVC is supporting a busy small animal practice in East London/Essex recruiting an Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeon into their established night team. You’ll be joining a sizeable clinical setup with 14 vets and 18 VNs, delivering 24/7 on-site patient care with dedicated day and night coverage. The practice is purpose-built with strong facilities to support emergency workups and procedures overnight.
What You’ll Do
This is a hands-on OOH role for a vet who is confident working independently and can deliver high standards under pressure. You’ll:
- Triage, stabilise and treat emergency presentations overnight
- Perform emergency procedures and surgery as required, prioritising safe decision-making
- Work cases up using strong in-house diagnostics, building clear plans and monitoring inpatient progress
- Communicate clearly and professionally with owners in urgent situations, maintaining excellent client service
- Collaborate effectively with the wider day/night team to ensure safe handovers and continuity of care
The practice is looking for candidates with UK experience, confidence in sole charge, and strong emergency surgery/medicine capability.
Working pattern
- 7 nights on / 14 nights off
- Mon–Fri: 8:00pm–8:15am
- Weekends: 6:00pm–9:00am
Facilities
- Purpose-built surgery with 2 dedicated operating theatres
- Ultrasound, in-house laboratory, digital radiography
- Full endoscopy unit
- CT access within the wider network/branches
- On-site parking and good transport connectivity
What You’ll Gain
- Salary up to £80,000
- Contributory pension scheme
- Generous CPD with certificate funding available for the right candidate
- Paid professional memberships (RCVS, BVA, VDS)
- Company discounts/rewards scheme
- Equal opportunities employer
If you’re an OOH Vet Surgeon looking for a structured 7-on/14-off rota and the facilities to work emergencies up properly, contact GVC. Send your CV and your current OOH availability, or message/call for the full brief.
Tel: 0330 1135 222
Address:
Essex / East London, United Kingdom