Night Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

Join Medivet's Dorchester 24 Hour facility as a Night Veterinary Surgeon, working sole charge during night shifts in a busy, forward-thinking emergency and critical care environment. This part-time position offers you the lifestyle benefits of coastal Dorset while delivering high-quality patient care in a fully equipped hospital serving the wider region.

You'll be the lead clinician on night duty, supported by an experienced nursing team and working alongside colleagues with specialist qualifications in diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, dermatology, emergency and critical care, and dental work. The rota operates on a two-night basis, giving you genuine flexibility alongside your income.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide sole charge out-of-hours emergency and critical care to small animals
• Manage complex cases with access to CT scanning, digital imaging, endoscopy, and two sterile surgical suites
• Lead and collaborate with the night nursing team to deliver 24/7 patient care
• Perform emergency dentistry and surgical procedures as required
• Contribute to a culture of professional development and high clinical standards
• Liaise with the referral network across five Medivet locations

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years proven UK veterinary experience
• Full RCVS registration as a veterinary surgeon
• Confidence and proven competence in sole charge practice
• Emergency and critical care experience or willingness to develop in this role
• Strong clinical decision-making and communication skills

Benefits

• Salary up to £80,000 (FTE equivalent)
• Part-time hours with a manageable two-night rota pattern
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities including CT scanner, ultrasound, endoscopy, and dedicated surgical suites
• Supportive team of experienced clinicians and nurses
• Professional development in emergency and critical care
• Coastal location with access to Dorset lifestyle benefits

About the Practice

Medivet's Dorchester 24 Hour facility is a purpose-built emergency and critical care hospital providing out-of-hours cover for five Medivet practices across the region. The team includes certificate holders in diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, dermatology, and emergency and critical care, as well as dental specialists. The hospital boasts advanced facilities including CT scanning, digital x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, two sterile surgical suites, in-house laboratory, hydrotherapy, and ISFM Silver Cat Friendly status across separate dog and cat wards.

Medivet is part of a larger veterinary network committed to supporting professional development and delivering exceptional patient care.