
Ready for hospital-based first opinion with genuine clinical support and zero night duties? Dovecote's maternity cover role offers advanced diagnostics, a balanced rota, and the possibility of permanence.
No night duties. 1 in 4 Saturday mornings (4-hour shift only), fully covered by dedicated in-house OOH team.
This is a full-time first opinion veterinary surgeon position at Dovecote Veterinary Hospital, Castle Donington, based on a maternity cover contract with potential to convert to permanent as the first opinion service expands. You'll work in a large RCVS-accredited hospital environment with immediate access to specialist input, advanced imaging (CT and MRI on site), and collaborative case management. The role suits experienced vets who value clinical independence without sacrificing support.
The hospital is ideally located just 10 minutes from East Midlands Airport, with easy reach of Derby, Leicester, and Nottingham. The Peak District offers excellent outdoor recreation nearby, while nearby cities provide cultural, social, and shopping amenities. This is a genuinely collaborative setting where first opinion clinicians are valued and well supported.
With a balanced rota focused on work-life balance, you'll work Saturday mornings only (1 in 4, 4-hour shifts) with absolutely no night duties. All out-of-hours cover is managed by the hospital's dedicated in-house night team.
Dovecote Veterinary Hospital is a large, RCVS-accredited facility in Castle Donington with an established first opinion service and a highly respected referral team. The hospital offers on-site advanced diagnostics (CT and MRI), specialist services including neurology, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, internal medicine, oncology, soft tissue surgery, ophthalmology, and dermatology. The team includes experienced Registered Veterinary Nurses and support staff providing comprehensive clinical support throughout the day. The hospital is part of CVS Group Plc.