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Night Small Animal Vet 7 on/14 off OR 3-on/7-off/4-on/7-off
United Kingdom
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 5 days ago
- Salary
- 60000.00 - 72000.00 GBP Annual
- Recruiter
- Recruit4vets
- Closes
- 03 Sep 2025
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Night Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon Position
Our client is seeking a dedicated Night Veterinary Surgeon to join their team in Pulborough, West Sussex. This role offers the opportunity to change the lives of pets and their owners through emergency and critical care, while providing support, work-life balance, and growth opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide exceptional emergency and critical care to small animals during night shifts. Collaborate with a skilled team, including ECC nurses and ACA support. Maintain clinical freedom to deliver personalised care. Rota Details:
Night shift rota patterns are either 7-on/14-off OR 3-on/7-off/4-on/7-off. 13-hour shifts with handover time included. Semi-annualised rota with part of holiday allowance built in. 7 shifts a year may be taken off as a booked holiday. About The Candidate:
Veterinary Surgeon (MRCVS) with at least 2 years of small-animal practice experience, ideally in the UK. Interest and experience in emergency and critical care. Demonstrate values of humility, respect, empathy, work ethic, honesty, communication, and teamwork. Salary:
Competitive salary of between GBP60,000 to GBP72,000 per annum, reflective of skills, experience, and rota agreed. Benefits:
Generously funded CPD (GBP1500 standard, GBP2000 for Advanced Practitioners). Pension benefit via salary sacrifice. 40% staff discount for their own pets. Enhanced parental leave (6 months paid at 90%). Enhanced sickness benefit (2 weeks at 100%). Generous holiday allowance (7 weeks including bank holidays). Occupational health resources, including mental health support. More About the Practice:
The practice is located in Pulborough, West Sussex, and offers a comprehensive range of services with a focus on emergency care. Equipped with modern facilities, including an in-house laboratory, imaging suite, and dedicated hospital ward, the practice operates 24/7 to ensure continuous care for patients. The team comprises over 50 professionals, including experienced vets and nurses.
Job Reference No: JN-1
Ad ID: 5416904429
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