Night Vet Dorchester

Night Veterinary Surgeon – Dorchester, Dorset

Permanent | Part-time
Confidential Opportunity

The Vet Office is recruiting on behalf of a well-established 24-hour small animal hospital in Dorchester, Dorset, recently refurbished and located just a short drive from the stunning Jurassic Coast.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Night Veterinary Surgeon to join a busy, forward-thinking, multi-disciplinary hospital, offering exposure to a wide and varied emergency and critical care caseload within a highly skilled and supportive team.

The Hospital

• 24-hour, multi-disciplinary small animal hospital with strong regional presence

• Provides out-of-hours care for multiple local practices

• Highly experienced clinical team including:

  • Certificate holders in Diagnostic Imaging, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, and ECC

  • Colleagues currently undertaking Surgical and Dental certificates

• Supportive and collaborative environment with excellent opportunities for learning and development

Facilities include:

• CT scanner (internal & external referrals)

• Digital X-ray and ultrasound

• Dental X-ray

• Endoscopy

• Two sterile operating theatres

• Fully equipped in-house laboratory

• Hydrotherapy unit

• Peripatetic physiotherapist

• Isolation facilities

• Separate dog and cat wards (ISFM Silver Cat Friendly status)

• 24/7 hospitalisation supported by experienced nursing team

The Role

• Night Veterinary Surgeon – Sole Charge

• Supported overnight by an experienced RVN

• Rota: 2 night shifts (Monday & Tuesday) every 3 weeks

• Hours: 18:45 – 09:00

• Average working hours: approximately 9.5 hours per week

• ECC experience highly desirable

• Confidence in managing emergency cases independently is essential

Candidate Requirements

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon

• Minimum 4 years UK clinical experience

• Proven experience in emergency and out-of-hours work

• Comfortable working sole charge overnight

• Strong clinical decision-making and communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Whats on Offer

• Competitive salary (pro rata, dependent on experience)

• Private medical insurance from day one

• Health cash plan including dental, physio, optical & 24/7 GP access

• Life assurance (3x salary)

• 5–6 weeks annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)

• Additional paid personal day (Day for You)

• CPD allowance: £1,500 per year + 3 paid CPD days (pro rata)

• Funded certificate opportunities

• RCVS, VDS & professional fees paid

• Sabbatical options based on length of service

• Cycle to work scheme & interest-free travel loan

• Visa sponsorship and relocation support available if required

Why This Role?

• Exposure to a high-level ECC caseload

• Excellent work–life balance with a low-hour night rota

• Supportive hospital environment with advanced facilities

• Live and work close to the Dorset coast

How to Apply

This vacancy is being handled confidentially by The Vet Office.

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