Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeon (7 on 21 off) – Accommodation Available
An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a well established out of hours small animal service in Stoke on Trent. This role is ideal for a vet who enjoys emergency and critical care, values autonomy overnight, and is looking for a rota that genuinely supports work life balance.
The practice operates as a dedicated out of hours service, supporting a network of local clinics, with modern facilities and a strong clinical support structure in place. You’ll work sole charge overnight with an experienced RVN on site, alongside access to wider clinical support when needed.
The Role
- Provide out of hours care across a varied caseload including emergencies and hospitalised inpatients
- Sole charge overnight with nursing support
- Structured handovers with the day team to ensure continuity of care
- Flexible rota options available, including reduced or part time night commitments
- Annualised hours contract available
Salary & Package
- Salary up to £80,000 FTE, pro rata depending on experience
- Accommodation available if required during the working week
- Relocation support considered
- Paid professional fees
- Generous CPD allowance with funded ECC training available
- Certificate support and clear clinical development pathways
- Employee wellbeing support and additional benefits
Who They’re Looking For
- A veterinary surgeon confident working sole charge overnight
- Comfortable managing emergency cases and inpatient care
- Strong communication skills and a calm, pragmatic approach
- Previous out of hours experience beneficial, but not essential for the right candidate
Location & Transport Links
Stoke on Trent is an increasingly popular and affordable area, offering a great balance of city amenities and countryside access. The area benefits from excellent transport connections, including easy access to the M6 and A50, direct rail links to Manchester, Birmingham and London, and proximity to Manchester International, Birmingham and East Midlands airports. Housing remains competitively priced, making the area attractive for both buyers and renters.
Fixed term and locum options are also available for those wishing to explore out of hours work on a more flexible basis.
If this sounds like a role that could suit your experience and lifestyle, apply now to receive further details or arrange an informal, confidential conversation. Send your CV over to Sophie via APPLY or email directly to sophie@lloydandcowan.com.