Out of Hours Night Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This is a 9 month fixed term Out of Hours Night Veterinary Surgeon position at CVS 24/7 in Trowbridge. Accommodation is available nearby, and the contract is part-time with an average of 28 hours a week.

The rota runs over a 3 week rolling pattern, covering Sunday, Monday and Tuesday night, then two nights off, followed by Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday night, then 12 nights off. Shifts run from 7pm to 8am.

You will be joining Harris, Hill and Gibbons Veterinary Centre, a 24/7 small animal hospital with a supportive, collaborative culture and a strong focus on development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overnight veterinary care within the out of hours service at CVS 24/7 Trowbridge.
• Lead on surgical and medical cases during night shifts.
• Carry out diagnostic investigations accurately and confidently.
• Support and mentor colleagues, sharing knowledge within the team.
• Deliver reassuring client care and help build long term trust.
• Work cases up to a high standard alongside the wider hospital team.

Requirements

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon.
• Confident clinical skills and strong clinical autonomy.
• Comfortable handling a varied caseload.
• Ability to lead on surgical and medical cases.
• A team player who enjoys supporting and inspiring colleagues.
• Client care focused.
• Experience is expected, as the advert describes the role as suited to an experienced Veterinary Surgeon.

Benefits

• Salary up to £90,000 FTE, dependent on experience.
• 9 month fixed term contract.
• Part-time hours, averaging 28 hours per week.
• Accommodation available nearby.
• RCVS and VDS fees paid in full.
• Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450 plus courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications including CertAVP and PgCert, with tuition, exams and study leave covered.
• Up to 33 days holiday with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Relocation package and visa fees covered where applicable.
• Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring.
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies.
• Staff pet care discounts, including 50% off services, MiPet food and medications.

About the Practice

Harris, Hill and Gibbons Veterinary Centre is a 24/7 small animal hospital in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, operating within CVS 24/7. The team includes vets, nurses, PCAs and receptionists, and the hospital is equipped with digital x-ray, ultrasound, endoscope and a fully equipped in house lab setup.

The advert also notes surgery and medicine certificate holders within the team, a high patient care index, and a development focused culture. CVS says it offers central HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance and procurement support, alongside ongoing investment in facilities.