Night Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal (24-Hour Hospital)
Rotherham
Permanent | Part-time
7 nights on / 14 nights off
The Vet Office is supporting the recruitment of an experienced Night Veterinary Surgeon for a well-established 24-hour small animal hospital in South Yorkshire.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for a vet seeking flexible working patterns, strong clinical exposure, and genuine work–life balance within a fully equipped emergency and critical care environment.
The Hospital
The successful candidate will join a purpose-built 24-hour hospital providing out-of-hours care for the hospital itself and surrounding practices. Facilities include:
* Digital X-ray, ultrasound, and full-body CT scanner
* In-house laboratory
* Three large consulting rooms
* Two operating theatres
* Spacious preparation areas
* Dedicated learning, office, and clinical support spaces
The hospital operates a shared clinical software system across practices, ensuring full access to patient histories and excellent case continuity.
The Role
Working alongside a dedicated night nurse, the Night Veterinary Surgeon will be responsible for:
* Delivering out-of-hours emergency and inpatient care
* Managing medical and surgical cases overnight
* Ensuring high standards of clinical, regulatory, and operational compliance
* Developing and implementing tailored treatment plans
* Collaborating closely with the wider veterinary and nursing teams
* Contributing to a supportive, team-based clinical culture
The rota is 7 nights on / 14 nights off, offering a highly sustainable and attractive work–life balance.
About You
* Qualified MRCVS
* Strong interest or experience in emergency and out-of-hours care
* Confident working independently overnight with nursing support
* Excellent clinical judgement and communication skills
* Team-oriented, proactive, and committed to high standards of patient care
Whats on Offer
Health & Wellbeing
* Private medical insurance and health cash plan from day one
* 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
* Life assurance (3 × salary)
Annual Leave
* 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
* Additional paid Day for You
Learning & Development
* £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days paid CPD leave per year
* Access to internal CPD, clinical communities, and 24-hour hospital networks
* Funded certificates and structured career pathways
Additional Support
* RCVS, VDS, and BVA fees paid
* Relocation support and visa sponsorship available
* Sabbatical options based on length of service
Lifestyle Benefits
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Season ticket loans
* Employee discounts on veterinary products and services
Why Apply?
This role is ideal for a vet who enjoys emergency and critical care and is looking for a well-supported night position within a modern 24-hour hospital that values development, wellbeing, and clinical excellence.
To apply or request further information, please send your CV in confidence to:
info@thevetoffice.com