Overnight Small Animal Vet - Solihull
Key Role Info
* Average of 31.5 hours per week (shift times 18:45 – 08:15)
* A rota of 7 on, 14 off, ensuring an excellent work-life balance.
* Opportunity to practice high standards of care in a supportive environment.
* Rest facilities are provided for overnight staff.
* Encouragement to pursue further studies, with several team members currently working towards certificates in surgery, internal medicine, and exotics.
* Salary: Up to £63,000 per annum, pro rata and depending on experience
Job Description
* An excellent opportunity has arisen for an After Hours Veterinary Surgeon to join a progressive and collaborative team. This role is ideal for candidates with a passion for emergency and critical care (ECC) who value clinical excellence and wish to work cases up fully while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
* The role involves managing inpatients and handling emergencies exclusively from the practice’s own client base.
* Supported by an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) and Patient Care Assistant (PCA), the successful candidate will enjoy clinical freedom and access to a well-equipped 24-hour hospital. Facilities include an internal laboratory, a wide range of diagnostic tools, and the ability to perform diverse procedures, from routine surgeries to orthopaedic operations
Candidate Requirements
The ideal candidate will:
* Be a confident Veterinary Surgeon with an interest in ECC.
* Enjoy working as part of a busy and dynamic team.
* Demonstrate excellent communication skills and a commitment to maintaining clinical protocols.
Benefits
* Five weeks of holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave.
* Payment of RCVS and VDS fees.
* Funded external CPD and access to an extensive online CPD programme.
* Career progression opportunities.
* Staff discount schemes.
* Life Assurance and enhanced sickness pay.
* Enhanced equal family leave.
* E-car salary sacrifice scheme.
* Employer contribution pension scheme.
* Recruitment referral reward scheme.
* Wellness programme, including an employee assistance programme, eyecare vouchers, a free annual flu jab, and a cycle-to-work scheme.
About the Practice
The practice is a well-established organisation with a strong reputation for compassionate care and service. The team includes 16 Veterinary Surgeons, 30 nursing staff, and 10 administrative associates, supported by a Clinical Director, two Head Vets, a Clinical Nursing Manager, and a Practice Manager. The practice values professional development and fosters a collaborative working environment.
Job Reference No: JN-092025-33180
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