Job Openings Night Vet (2 night shifts every 3 weeks) Dorchester
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.
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
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
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
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
Competitive salary (pro rata, dependent on experience)
Private medical insurance from day one
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
Sabbatical options based on length of service
Cycle to work scheme & interest-free travel loan
Visa sponsorship and relocation support available if required
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
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