Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeon – Leicester Pet Hospital • Balanced rota: 7 nights on, followed by 14 nights off (33.41 hours per week), supporting genuine work-life balance • Supportive team culture: A close-knit, caring team that prioritises wellbeing, collaboration, and mutual support on every shift • Focus on emergency care: Exposure to a wide range of medical and surgical emergency cases, without routine or income-target pressures • Opportunities for development: Involvement in mentoring and supporting Veterinary Students, alongside personal CPD funding • Excellent location and benefits: Easily accessible Leicester site with competitive salary (£69,000–£83,500), comprehensive wellbeing package, and generous leave My client is delighted to announce the introduction of a brand-new Out of Hours (OOH) service at their Leicester Pet Hospital – but this is no ordinary OOH role. This opportunity has been designed with wellbeing and work-life balance at its core. The successful candidate will join a supportive and collaborative team with a genuinely manageable caseload, ensuring that quality of care and personal balance go hand in hand. Safety and support are paramount in this role. Comprehensive safe ways of working are in place, along with the necessary guidance, equipment, and resources to help deliver outstanding care while protecting staff, clients, and patients alike. This position is ideal for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for emergency and critical care work. The successful applicant will also be motivated to mentor and develop Veterinary Students who will occasionally assist with this service. Confidence in sole charge is essential, with competence in managing both medical and surgical emergency cases, including soft tissue surgery. Key Features: • Consistent and balanced rota: 7 nights on, followed by 14 nights off (33.41 hours per week) • Focus on quality care driven by patient needs, not commission or income targets • Emergency-only caseload offering a wide variety of clinical experiences • Manageable client base from a diverse range of backgrounds Leicester Pet Hospital offers a welcoming, well-equipped environment with a team that truly looks out for one another. Whether it’s a coffee, a break, or a moment of light-hearted fun for charity, teamwork and mutual support are at the heart of their culture. Conveniently located, the Hospital is easily accessible from almost anywhere – close to the M1 and M6 motorways, well connected by rail, and under 30 minutes from East Midlands Airport. Benefits include: • Salary: £69,000–£83,500 (including allowances) per annum • 37.5 hours of allocated CPD funding • RCVS fees paid in full • Contributory Pension Scheme • Free staff car parking • Life assurance – 4x annual salary • Flexible working opportunities • 25 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays) with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days (pro rata) • Employee Assistance Programme and Online Wellbeing Centre (24/7 confidential support) • Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure • Special paid days off, including a Volunteering Day, Celebration Day, and dedicated Wellbeing Day If you’re ready to join an exceptional team and make a real difference to pets and their owners when they need you most, my client would love to hear from you. For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Will on or email to 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-55495