Job Description
Tier 3 Hospital with Cutting-Edge Facilities – Access to advanced equipment including laparoscopy, endoscopy, high-end imaging, a fully equipped in-house lab, and a planned CT scanner installation by March 2026Diverse and Skilled Team – Join a collaborative team of 17 vets, many of whom hold or are working toward certificates in Surgery, Medicine, Imaging, and moreVaried and Rewarding Caseload – Experience an exciting mix of first-opinion and referral-level cases, with opportunities to assist in complex surgical and medical proceduresSupport for Career Development – Full backing for postgraduate certificates, generous CPD allowance, and structured mentorship to help you advance your clinical interestsRewarding Benefits Package – On-site accommodation, enhanced family leave, CPD and certificate support and a generous salary up to £70,000 DOE!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Out of Hours (OOH) Veterinary Surgeon to join a highly respected Tier 3 small animal hospital in Nottinghamshire.
This is a fantastic role for a vet seeking an attractive work-life balance, a varied caseload, and the support of an experienced, certificate-led team working within a well-equipped hospital environment.
The Role
We are seeking a permanent OOH Veterinary Surgeon to support the inpatient and emergency caseload. The role involves:
* Caring for and working up any inpatients
* Receiving and managing out-of-hours emergency calls
* Covering a one-week-on, two-weeks-off rota (Monday evening to the following Monday morning); open to flexibility on other rota arrangements
* Working alongside a dedicated OOH nursing team who share the same rota
* Use of a nearby semi-detached house solely for OOH accommodation during working weeks
This rota structure provides an excellent work-life balance, with significant downtime between working weeks.
About the Hospital
This Tier 3 hospital has an outstanding local reputation and operates as a hybrid between first-opinion and referral-level care, thanks to its exceptional facilities and the expertise of its clinical team.
The hospital benefits from:
* High-end ultrasound
* Digital and dental radiography
* Endoscopy, rhinoscopy, bronchoscopy
* Electrocautery
* Laparoscopy
* Tonometry and slit lamp
* Fully equipped in-house laboratory (T4, SDMA, Cortisol, Bile acids, Cpli/Fpli, Coags, urine sediments, and more)
* Access to Imagyst for rapid haematology and cytology
CT Scanner Installation: Building work begins this winter on an extension to house a CT scanner, with expected completion by March 2026—further expanding diagnostic capability.
The Caseload & Clinical Team
The hospital supports:
* A varied mix of first-opinion cases and referral-level work
* A large multidisciplinary team including numerous certificate holders
* Vets with advanced qualifications or studying towards certificates in Surgery, Internal Medicine, Imaging, Ophthalmology, Anaesthesia, Dermatology, Endoscopy, and more
The surgical team routinely performs:
* BOAS procedures
* TPLO/CCWO and patella surgery
* Fracture repairs
* Cholecystectomy
* Liver lobe resections
* TECA surgery
Complementary services such as laser therapy, acupuncture, and physiotherapy are also available.
The wider team includes over 50 clinical and support staff who share a strong ethos of compassion, collaboration, and clinical excellence.
Location
The hospital is located in a thriving town positioned between Nottingham and Derby. With excellent transport links—including nearby M1 junctions, a local train station, a reliable bus network, and close proximity to East Midlands Airport—this is an ideal location for both local and commuting professionals.
Benefits Package (Pro Rata)
* Salary: £60,000–£70,000, depending on experience
* On-site accommodation
* Support for certificate study
* £1,750 CPD allowance and/or 5 days paid CPD
* RCVS, VDS, and one additional subscription included
* Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, surrogacy)
* Company pension
* Healthshield plan
* Company sick pay
* Staff discounts and discounted veterinary fees
* “My Perks” discounts, cashback and offers
* Cycle to work scheme
* And more!
For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Will on 01904 570056 or email to w.kovach-ward@purovets.com
To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/
And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.
Ref no: JOB-56403