Night Veterinary Surgeon – ECC 2 Weekends On / 2 Weekends Off Leicester Up to £72,000 per annum (pro rata, DOE) An established 24-hour veterinary hospital in Leicester is seeking an experienced Night Veterinary Surgeon to join its dedicated Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) team. This is a part-time, weekend-only position, working Saturday and Sunday, 7pm–9am, on a 2 weekends on, 2 weekends off rota, offering an excellent work–life balance alongside a highly competitive salary. The Practice The recently refurbished 24-hour small animal hospital supports multiple local clinics across the Leicester area and benefits from a loyal client base and varied emergency caseload. The hospital is fully equipped with modern diagnostic and surgical facilities, including: • Orthopaedic equipment • Digital and dental X-ray • Ultrasound • Endoscopy • Tonometry The Role This is a sole-charge ECC role, ideal for a confident and experienced veterinary surgeon with strong medical and surgical skills. The successful candidate will manage a diverse emergency caseload overnight, supported on shift by: • A Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) • A rotational Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA) This support structure allows the Night Veterinary Surgeon to focus on delivering outstanding emergency and critical care. Key Responsibilities The Night Veterinary Surgeon will typically: • Deliver exceptional clinical care in emergency consults and surgery • Manage emergency and critical care cases to the highest clinical and regulatory standards • Develop and communicate tailored treatment plans with clients • Work collaboratively within a supportive, multidisciplinary team • Share clinical knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement Candidate Requirements • Qualified MRCVS • Proven experience in ECC or out-of-hours veterinary work • Confident working sole charge overnight • Strong communication skills and commitment to clinical excellence • A team-focused approach with a passion for patient and client care Salary & Benefits • Up to £72,000 per year (pro rata, DOE) Health & Wellbeing • Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one • 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support • Life Assurance (3x salary) Annual Leave • 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata), 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 network • Funded certificates and structured career pathways Additional Benefits • 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 • Staff discounts Location – Leicester Leicester is a vibrant city in England’s East Midlands, offering excellent affordability, cultural diversity, and strong transport links. With a thriving job market, central UK location, and access to green spaces such as Bradgate Park, Leicester provides an ideal balance of city living and outdoor lifestyle—making it an attractive location for veterinary professionals. 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-56824