Night Vet 7ON/14OFF - Rotherham

Night Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal (24-Hour Hospital)

Rotherham
Permanent | Part-time
7 nights on / 14 nights off

The Vet Office is supporting the recruitment of an experienced Night Veterinary Surgeon for a well-established 24-hour small animal hospital in South Yorkshire.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a vet seeking flexible working patterns, strong clinical exposure, and genuine work–life balance within a fully equipped emergency and critical care environment.

The Hospital

The successful candidate will join a purpose-built 24-hour hospital providing out-of-hours care for the hospital itself and surrounding practices. Facilities include:

• Digital X-ray, ultrasound, and full-body CT scanner

• In-house laboratory

• Three large consulting rooms

• Two operating theatres

• Spacious preparation areas

• Dedicated learning, office, and clinical support spaces

The hospital operates a shared clinical software system across practices, ensuring full access to patient histories and excellent case continuity.

The Role

Working alongside a dedicated night nurse, the Night Veterinary Surgeon will be responsible for:

• Delivering out-of-hours emergency and inpatient care

• Managing medical and surgical cases overnight

• Ensuring high standards of clinical, regulatory, and operational compliance

• Developing and implementing tailored treatment plans

• Collaborating closely with the wider veterinary and nursing teams

• Contributing to a supportive, team-based clinical culture

The rota is 7 nights on / 14 nights off, offering a highly sustainable and attractive work–life balance.

About You

• Qualified MRCVS

• Strong interest or experience in emergency and out-of-hours care

• Confident working independently overnight with nursing support

• Excellent clinical judgement and communication skills

• Team-oriented, proactive, and committed to high standards of patient care

Whats on Offer

Health & Wellbeing

• Private medical insurance and health cash plan from day one

• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support

• Life assurance (3 × salary)

Annual Leave

• 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)

• Additional paid Day for You

Learning & Development

• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days paid CPD leave per year

• Access to internal CPD, clinical communities, and 24-hour hospital networks

• Funded certificates and structured career pathways

Additional Support

• RCVS, VDS, and BVA fees paid

• Relocation support and visa sponsorship available

• Sabbatical options based on length of service

Lifestyle Benefits

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Season ticket loans

• Employee discounts on veterinary products and services

Why Apply?

This role is ideal for a vet who enjoys emergency and critical care and is looking for a well-supported night position within a modern 24-hour hospital that values development, wellbeing, and clinical excellence.

To apply or request further information, please send your CV in confidence to:
[email protected]