Night Veterinary Surgeon

Location Essex
Discipline: Small Animal Vet, Veterinary Surgeons, Night Vet
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Earn up to £80,000 – this salary is not pro rata
Contact name: Sophie Gould

Contact email: sophie-paige@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 3802
Published: 18 days ago

OOH Veterinary Surgeon – 7-on, 14-off | East London/Essex Border | Earn up to £80,000 for Part-Time Hours

We’re working with a thriving small animal hospital on the East London/Essex border, seeking an experienced vet to join their Out of Hours team. If you’re looking to earn a full-time salary on part-time hours, this is a standout opportunity.

The Role – Exceptional Work-Life Balance
This position offers a 7 nights on / 14 nights off rota, providing plenty of downtime while maintaining clinical momentum:

  • Monday to Friday: 8:00pm – 8:15am
  • Weekends: 6:00pm – 9:00am
  • Earn up to £80,000 – this salary is not pro rata

Location Highlights
The hospital is ideally situated with:

  • Free on-site parking
  • Excellent transport links into Central London
  • Easy access to Stansted, City, and Southend airports

The Hospital
This is a busy, forward-thinking site equipped to an industry-leading standard:

  • Two dedicated operating theatres
  • Digital radiography, in-house laboratory, ultrasound
  • Full endoscopy suite and CT access at a nearby branch
  • Continued investment in technology and clinical capability

The Team
You'll join a large and experienced team of 14 vets and 18 RVNs, with a wide range of clinical interests including imaging, orthopaedics, and internal medicine. This is a collaborative and supportive environment, ideal for someone looking to further their development or bring their own expertise.

What’s on Offer

  • Salary up to £80,000 (not pro rata)
  • 7-on / 14-off rota with no additional OOH
  • Career progression and varied caseload
  • Generous CPD allowance and certificate funding
  • Paid RCVS, BVA, and VDS memberships
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Company discounts and rewards

If you're an experienced vet ready for a high-reward, well-supported OOH role, get in touch for a confidential chat.