At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage emergency and critical care cases while providing overnight support to hospitalised patients.
- Company: Established independent veterinary hospital in North West England.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus scheme, private healthcare, and generous staff discounts.
- Other info: Enjoy 7 nights on, 14 nights off with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a dedicated team and make a real difference in animal care during the night.
- Qualifications: RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon with experience in emergency and critical care.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 85000 £ per year.
An established independent veterinary hospital in North West England is seeking an experienced Night Veterinary Surgeon to join its dedicated out-of-hours team. You’ll manage a varied emergency and critical care caseload while overseeing hospitalised patients from both first-opinion and referral services. You’ll work alongside an experienced Night RVN, with support available from the wider referral team when required. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident ECC vet who wants advanced facilities, clinical autonomy and the support of an independently owned hospital.
FACILITIES
- CT
- Endoscopy
- Ultrasound
- Comprehensive in-house laboratory
- Infusion pumps and syringe drivers
- On-site blood products
- Referral-level facilities and clinical support
THE ROLE
- Managing emergency and critical care cases
- Providing overnight care for hospitalised patients
- Triaging, assessing and admitting emergency presentations
- Supporting ongoing referral cases overnight
- Communicating clearly with clients and the daytime clinical teams
- Maintaining accurate and thorough clinical records
- Working closely with an experienced Night RVN
The successful candidate should be confident managing cases such as GDV, haemoabdomen, pleural effusion and DKA independently.
ABOUT YOU
- RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon
- Experienced and confident in emergency and critical care
- Comfortable managing a varied overnight caseload
- Capable of making independent clinical decisions
- Calm and professional in challenging situations
- Committed to delivering excellent patient and client care
- A collaborative team member who communicates effectively
- Enthusiastic about contributing to a developing out-of-hours service
BENEFITS
- £60,000–£85,000 pro rata, depending on experience
- Additional bonus scheme
- 7 nights on, 14 nights off
- Private healthcare, including eligible dependants
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Supported CPD opportunities
- RCVS and VDS fees paid
- Generous staff discount
- Access to a range of retailer discounts
- Advanced diagnostic facilities
- Referral clinician support
INTERESTED?
For a confidential, no-obligation conversation about this opportunity, contact: Crystal Day, Recruitment Consultant – MedMatch Vets, 07955 401385. Know someone suitable? We offer a referral bonus of up to £300 for successful recommendations.
NIGHT VETERINARY SURGEON – ECC employer: MedMatch Vets
Join an established independent veterinary hospital in North West England, where you will be part of a dedicated out-of-hours team that values clinical autonomy and advanced facilities. With a supportive work culture, generous benefits including private healthcare and CPD opportunities, and a unique rota of 7 nights on followed by 14 nights off, this role offers a rewarding environment for experienced Night Veterinary Surgeons looking to make a meaningful impact in emergency and critical care.
