Night Veterinary Surgeon

Location West Sussex
Discipline: Small Animal Vet, Veterinary Surgeons
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £30,000
Contact name: Nicola Graham

Contact email: nicola@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: NG089
Published: 21 days ago

We’re recruiting for a Night Veterinary Surgeon to join a dynamic and well-supported practice on a 7 on/14 off rota in West Sussex.

The Role

  • Position: Night Veterinary Surgeon.

  • Schedule: 7 nights on, 14 nights off – perfect for maintaining work-life balance.

  • Compensation: £30,000 per annum plus benefits

Practice Highlights:

  • A dedicated 5-6 vet team, supported by experienced RVNs, SVNs, VCAs, and CCAs.

  • Facilities include: Fully equipped lab and two surgical theatres, digital and dental radiograph, multiparameter anaesthetic monitors, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, and CT.

  • Night support: Work alongside a skilled night RVN for optimal patient care.

What we're looking for:

  • Experience: Minimum 2 years in practice; OOH experience is highly desirable.

  • Confident in sole charge responsibilities during night shifts.

  • Strong communication skills for effective patient handovers.

  • A caring, calm demeanour to support clients in emergency situations.

Benefits:

  • Health and Wellbeing:

    • Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan (dental, physio, optical services).

    • 24/7 GP access and counselling services.

    • Life Assurance (3x salary).

  • Holidays:

    • 5 weeks annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), rising with service.

    • Additional paid “Day for You.”

  • Professional Development:

    • £1,500 CPD allowance, 3 days CPD leave, and certificate funding.

    • Internal CPD and access to professional communities.

  • Additional Benefits:

    • RCVS, VDS, and BVA fees paid.

    • Sabbatical options, season ticket loan, and cycle-to-work scheme.

    • Relocation support and visa sponsorship available.

    • Generous staff discounts on products and services.

Take the next step in your veterinary career – contact Nicola on 07936 947875 or email nicola@lloydandcowan.com

For a confidential discussion about our opportunities call Nicola on 07936 947875 or email a CV to nicola@lloydandcowan.com

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us on 028 8744 0649.

If you know someone else who may be interested, why not pass this advert on to them. If we successfully place someone, you've referred to us; we'll give you £200 in high street vouchers as a way of saying thank you.

All applications will be treated in the STRICTEST CONFIDENCE.