Job Title: Out-of-Hours Veterinary Surgeon – RCVS Accredited Hospital
Region: Yorkshire and Humber
County: West Yorkshire
Profession: Veterinary Surgeon
Category: Small Animal
Position: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: Ongoing
Accommodation: No
Job Description
We are working with a well-established, RCVS-accredited hospital and emergency clinic seeking an experienced Out-of-Hours (OOH) Veterinary Surgeon to join their dedicated night team.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a large, supportive team of 70 colleagues, including 15 vets, 21 RVNs, 9 SVNs, 6 VCAs, and a strong administrative and management team.
The Role
- 27 hours per week contract
- 7 nights on, 14 nights off rota
- Shifts: 8:00pm – 8:00am
- Consults: 30-minute OOH appointments as standard
- No accommodation provided
You will be part of a dedicated and well-supported night team, including:
- 1 Night Nurse
- 1 Night VCA
- Receptionist until 10pm
- Additional Twilight Nurse until midnight
Clinical Expectations
As an advanced practice, this role requires a confident and capable clinician who can work independently overnight.
You will be expected to routinely perform and manage:
- Caesarean sections
- Pyometra surgeries
- Exploratory laparotomies (including enterotomy and enterectomy)
- Complex medical cases such as:
- Addison’s disease
- Diabetic ketoacidosis
- Severe pancreatitis
Support & Development
- Access to certificate holders in: Surgery, Medicine, Endosurgery, Dentistry
- Strong day team support for complex or challenging cases
- Certificate sponsorship actively encouraged
Candidate Requirements
- Previous OOH/ECC experience preferred
- Ability to work confidently and independently in a night setting
- Strong surgical and medical competency
Package
- Salary: £60,000
- CPD allowance: £1,000 annually
- Certificate sponsorship encouraged
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