Night Veterinary Surgeon – Dorchester, Dorset
Permanent | Part-time
Confidential Opportunity
The Vet Office is recruiting on behalf of a well-established 24-hour small animal hospital in Dorchester, Dorset, recently refurbished and located just a short drive from the stunning Jurassic Coast.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Night Veterinary Surgeon to join a busy, forward-thinking, multi-disciplinary hospital, offering exposure to a wide and varied emergency and critical care caseload within a highly skilled and supportive team.
The Hospital
* 24-hour, multi-disciplinary small animal hospital with strong regional presence
* Provides out-of-hours care for multiple local practices
* Highly experienced clinical team including:
o Certificate holders in Diagnostic Imaging, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, and ECC
o Colleagues currently undertaking Surgical and Dental certificates
* Supportive and collaborative environment with excellent opportunities for learning and development
Facilities include:
* CT scanner (internal & external referrals)
* Digital X-ray and ultrasound
* Dental X-ray
* Endoscopy
* Two sterile operating theatres
* Fully equipped in-house laboratory
* Hydrotherapy unit
* Peripatetic physiotherapist
* Isolation facilities
* Separate dog and cat wards (ISFM Silver Cat Friendly status)
* 24/7 hospitalisation supported by experienced nursing team
The Role
* Night Veterinary Surgeon – Sole Charge
* Supported overnight by an experienced RVN
* Rota: 2 night shifts (Monday & Tuesday) every 3 weeks
* Hours: 18:45 – 09:00
* Average working hours: approximately 9.5 hours per week
* ECC experience highly desirable
* Confidence in managing emergency cases independently is essential
Candidate Requirements
* RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon
* Minimum 4 years UK clinical experience
* Proven experience in emergency and out-of-hours work
* Comfortable working sole charge overnight
* Strong clinical decision-making and communication skills
* Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Whats on Offer
* Competitive salary (pro rata, dependent on experience)
* Private medical insurance from day one
* Health cash plan including dental, physio, optical & 24/7 GP access
* Life assurance (3x salary)
* 5–6 weeks annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
* Additional paid personal day (Day for You)
* CPD allowance: £1,500 per year + 3 paid CPD days (pro rata)
* Funded certificate opportunities
* RCVS, VDS & professional fees paid
* Sabbatical options based on length of service
* Cycle to work scheme & interest-free travel loan
* Visa sponsorship and relocation support available if required
Why This Role?
* Exposure to a high-level ECC caseload
* Excellent work–life balance with a low-hour night rota
* Supportive hospital environment with advanced facilities
* Live and work close to the Dorset coast
How to Apply
This vacancy is being handled confidentially by The Vet Office.
info@thevetoffice.com