OOH Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

YourVets Solihull is looking for an Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeon to strengthen their night team at their newly built clinic in Olton. This is a dedicated OOH position working a highly favourable 1:6 rota pattern—7 nights on, 35 nights off—with shifts running 7:00pm to 8:00am. You’ll be working alongside experienced night nurses, giving you genuine time to rest and pursue life outside work.

The clinic is a state-of-the-art facility designed with small animal emergency and critical care at its heart. You’ll have access to separate feline and canine wards, two theatres, a dedicated dental suite, onsite CT scanning for both inpatient and outpatient referrals, plus a large prep area and separate triage zone. This is a first opinion practice with referral services in soft tissue surgery, orthopaedic surgery, endoscopy, cardiology, and ophthalmology available at their sister practice in Wythall.

You’ll be part of a friendly, experienced team committed to high-quality care and excellent client relationships. The practice runs an ambulance service for patient transfers and prides itself on affordability and Gold standard ISFM accreditation.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver out-of-hours emergency and critical care to small animals across the night shift
• Assess and manage a variety of emergency cases, including triage and treatment decisions
• Perform surgical and medical procedures within the clinic’s facilities
• Liaise effectively between night and day teams to ensure continuity of care
• Work collaboratively with night nursing staff to deliver safe, high-standard patient care
• Contribute to a supportive team environment and maintain professional standards

Requirements

• Veterinary qualification recognised in the UK (MRCVS or equivalent)
• Previous out-of-hours and emergency & critical care (ECC) experience is desirable
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage varied cases and work independently during night shifts
• Willingness to develop clinical skills and pursue ECC qualifications

Benefits

• Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE (pro rata; £30–35,000 annualised hours)
• Work-Life Balance: 1:6 rota pattern (7 nights on, 35 nights off)
• Professional Development: Structured support for clinical skills development, with potential sponsorship for Certificate in ECC for suitable candidates
• Relocation Support: Relocation allowance available
• Visa Sponsorship: Available for eligible candidates
• Joining Reward: Joining rewards offered
• Discounted Services: Veterinary fees and products at a discount
• Flexible Benefits: Share Save Scheme, childcare vouchers, subsidised gym membership, and Cycle to Work scheme

About the Practice

YourVets Solihull is an established small animal practice founded in 2007 and part of the YourVets veterinary group (CVS Group). The practice is located in Olton, Solihull, with excellent accessibility including disabled access and on-site parking. The newly purpose-built clinic is equipped with modern facilities including CT scanning, multiple surgical theatres, and specialist equipment to support both first opinion and referral services.

The practice is passionate about affordable, high-quality pet healthcare and maintains Gold standard ISFM accreditation. Through their wider network, they offer referral services in soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery, endoscopy, cardiology, and ophthalmology, plus an ambulance service for patient transfers to out-of-hours facilities.