Night Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

You’ll be joining a close-knit, energetic out-of-hours team based in Lisburn that provides emergency cover for several respected local practices, plus inpatients from a Veterinary Specialists hospital. This means exposure to a genuinely exciting variety of cases—from routine emergencies to complex critical care—where your clinical decisions make a real difference when patients need it most.

The rota is built for balance: a 1:3 week on, 2 weeks off pattern means you’re not grinding through endless nights. Night shifts run 19:00–08:00 (Monday to Monday), with 1 in 6 weekends covering 07:30–19:30 on Saturdays and Sundays, plus two bank holidays per year. If you thrive on the challenge of thinking on your feet under pressure but want a schedule that doesn’t consume your life, this is the role to consider.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver emergency and critical care to small animal patients presenting out-of-hours
• Provide triage and intensive care for inpatients referred from partner practices and the Veterinary Specialists hospital
• Work confidently and independently within the team, communicating clearly under pressure
• Maintain gold-standard treatment protocols and clinical excellence across a variety of cases
• Support the team’s reputation for exceptional emergency care across the local region

Requirements

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon with genuine experience in emergency and critical care
• Confident, motivated, and compassionate approach to patient care
• Ability to think on your feet and make sound decisions under pressure
• Strong communication skills, especially in high-stress environments
• Enthusiasm for delivering exceptional outcomes to every patient

Benefits

• Excellent CPD support and extensive in-house learning opportunities
• Gym discounts
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave packages
• Comprehensive sick pay
• Private medical options
• Pension contribution plan
• RCVS and VDS fees covered

About the Practice

The practice operates as a dedicated out-of-hours emergency service serving Lisburn and County Down, providing overnight coverage for multiple local practices and supporting referral cases from a Veterinary Specialists hospital. The team is experienced, energetic, and focused on delivering exceptional triage and intensive care when it matters most.