Emergency Night Veterinary Surgeon – 7 Nights On, 14 Off – Accommodation Available
5 days ago
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Salary
£72,500 Pro Rata
Company
Global Veterinary Careers (GVC)
Contact
Ciaran Drew
Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Emergency Veterinary Surgeon to join a progressive, dedicated OOH team at a large, recently refurbished RCVS-accredited small animal hospital on the edge of the beautiful Cotswolds. 🌙
About the Practice
This large, RCVS-accredited small animal hospital and emergency services clinic operates from a recently refurbished main site in Gloucestershire, with excellent motorway access to the South West, London and the North.
The facilities are outstanding:
- 4 operating theatres
- CT scanner
- Laparoscopic equipment
- Rigid and flexible endoscopy
- State-of-the-art ultrasound
- And much more
The practice supports numerous other practices across the county alongside its own client base, providing a genuinely challenging and varied emergency caseload. The day team comprises 20 small animal vets including various certificate holders — providing strong clinical support and collaboration.
About the Role
This is a permanent night vet position working 7 nights on, 14 nights off (Monday to Sunday), with holiday taken during non-working time. Local accommodation is available for those who need it.
You'll lead the dedicated night nursing team, managing a varied and challenging emergency caseload spanning medical and surgical presentations. You'll be the clinical lead overnight, supported by a strong day team and well-equipped facilities.
What They're Looking For
They are looking for an experienced, motivated Veterinary Surgeon with a confident and thorough approach to emergency medicine and surgery. The ideal candidate will be a positive team player with excellent client and interpersonal skills, who thrives in a fast-paced emergency environment and is comfortable leading a nursing team overnight.
What They Can Offer You
✅ Salary up to £72,500 pro rata DOE
✅ 7 nights on, 14 nights off rotation 🙌
✅ 6.6 weeks holiday
✅ £1,750 CPD allowance per annum pro rata with full training support
✅ RCVS membership paid plus two additional membership subscriptions
✅ Health Cash Plan covering a wide range of health and wellbeing treatments
✅ Enhanced family leave and company sick pay (2 weeks full, 4 weeks half)
✅ Generous employee discount scheme for companion animals
✅ Cycle to Work scheme and a range of lifestyle and retail discounts
✅ Annual pay reviews and career progression opportunities
✅ A sociable team with regular events throughout the year 🎉
✅ Local accommodation available
How to Apply
If you're an experienced emergency vet looking for a brilliant rotation, exceptional facilities, and a team that genuinely looks after its people — this is a role well worth exploring.
Get in touch with Ciaran today:
📧 [email protected] 📞 01392 793241 👤 Ciaran Drew – Global Veterinary Careers
Tel: 01392 793241
Address:
Gloucestershire, United Kingdom