Location: West Sussex
Job Type: Full-Time, Nights
Salary: £60,000–£72,000 DOE
Our client is seeking an experienced Night Veterinary Surgeon to join their dedicated emergency and critical care team in West Sussex. This is an outstanding opportunity for a vet with a passion for ECC who is looking to work in a modern hospital environment with an exceptional work-life balance.
Working a highly desirable 7 nights on, 14 nights off rota, you'll enjoy genuine clinical autonomy while being supported by a collaborative and experienced team.
You'll manage a varied and rewarding emergency caseload, providing high-quality overnight care for small animal patients.
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing emergency and critical care cases.
Performing emergency medical and surgical procedures.
Caring for hospitalised inpatients.
Working with advanced diagnostic imaging and modern clinical equipment.
Delivering exceptional patient and client care throughout the night.
Collaborating closely with experienced veterinary surgeons, nurses and referral colleagues.
This role is ideal for an experienced ECC clinician who enjoys a fast-paced hospital environment and values continuity of patient care.
Our client is an independent veterinary group with a strong reputation for clinical excellence, teamwork and compassionate care. Operating from two purpose-built veterinary hospitals alongside a network of first-opinion practices and referral services, they provide comprehensive emergency care across the region.
The practice offers a genuinely supportive culture where collaboration, professional development and clinical freedom are at the heart of everything they do.
Whether you're looking to pursue further qualifications, develop specialist interests or expand your leadership skills, you'll be fully supported throughout your career.
You'll work in a modern, fully equipped hospital with access to:
State-of-the-art diagnostic equipment.
Advanced imaging.
Emergency and critical care facilities.
Soft tissue and emergency surgery.
Rehabilitation services.
Experienced multidisciplinary clinical teams.
This role offers an excellent work-life balance with:
7 nights on, followed by 14 nights off.
Average 33.1 hours per week (annualised hours).
13-hour night shifts.
Accommodation available if required.
Our client offers an excellent package including:
Salary of £60,000–£72,000 DOE.
Seven weeks' annual leave, including bank holidays.
Generous CPD allowance with certificate funding available.
Pension scheme.
Enhanced parental leave.
Enhanced company sick pay.
Occupational health and mental wellbeing support.
Staff discount for your own pets.
Career development within a progressive independent veterinary group.
Located in West Sussex, this position offers the perfect balance of countryside living and coastal lifestyle, with excellent transport links, beautiful beaches, national parks and vibrant market towns all within easy reach.
If you're an experienced ECC Veterinary Surgeon looking to join a forward-thinking independent hospital with an outstanding rota, excellent facilities and a supportive clinical team, we'd love to hear from you.
Interested in this role? Apply now and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.