Job Description
Permanent Night Veterinary Surgeon – Leeds
Key Details:
* Working Hours: 7 nights on, 14 nights off rota
* Hours: 20:00-08:00 - working alongside OOH RVN and VCA.
* Duties: Emergency and critical care caseload support, medical and surgical care, client communication, case continuity
* Salary: They are offering a salary of up to £60,000 p/a, reflective of skills and experience.
About the Role:
* The client is seeking an experienced Out-of-Hours Emergency Critical Care Veterinary Surgeon to join a supportive night team in a family-run 24/7 hospital.
* The role requires sound medical and surgical capability and confidence in ECC. The surgeon will manage a varied emergency caseload, provide high-quality patient care, and support the day team with complex cases. Development within a clinical interest will be supported with a generous CPD allowance.
* The night team undertakes procedures including oesophageal tube placements, Seldinger chest drains, silicone abdominal peritoneal drains, pig tail urinary catheters, urinary catheterisation, TFAST and AFAST, endoscopy, and negative pressure wound therapy. Regular emergency surgeries include caesareans, pyometra, and exploratory laparotomy with enterotomy and enterectomy. Medical case exposure includes Addisonian crises, diabetic ketoacidosis, and severe pancreatitis.
* The hospital encourages collaborative decision-making and clear communication with clients and referring practices.
About the Package:
* The package includes a salary reflective of experience, a contributory pension scheme, £1,500 annual CPD allowance, paid RCVS and VDS memberships, free onsite parking, and access to company discounts and rewards.
About the Practice:
* The practice is a modern, progressive, family-run RCVS Accredited Hospital and Emergency Service Clinic established in 2012. It provides OOH and referral support to 16 referring surgeries and operates alongside a busy first opinion service, offering a broad case variety.
* The purpose-built, bright, air-conditioned hospital meets industry-leading standards and is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities.
* The team comprises approximately 70 colleagues, including 15 vets, dedicated day and night nursing teams, and day and night VCAs, fostering supportive, consistent patient care.
Job Reference No: JN-33695