Night Veterinary Surgeon (3 on 25 days off)

What could you do with your life if every 3 days you worked earned you 25 days completely to yourself? 

If you’re someone who values freedom, flexibility, and the ability to truly live outside of work, this role could be your perfect fit. 

Join us at Medivet Thurmaston 24-Hour Hospital, proudly opened in April 2024. Our state-of-the-art hospital is equipped with top-tier technology: orthopaedic kit, a brand-new ultrasound machine, digital and dental X-ray suites, endoscopy, a tonometer, and everything you’d expect from a modern, forward-thinking ECC setting. 

We’re looking for a Night Veterinary Surgeon to cover Saturday, Sunday, and Monday nights 7pm – 9am (including a 1-hour paid break) every 25 days. That’s just three weekend nights, followed by over three weeks completely free - an incredible rota ideal for someone seeking true work–life balance, part-time hours, or even a career that supports a love of travel. Fancy exploring Europe between shifts? Prefer extended downtime to focus on hobbies, family, or personal projects? This rota is built for exactly that. 

This is a sole-charge ECC role, perfect for vets who enjoy variety and the challenge of handling a wide range of emergency procedures. A solid all-rounder background in both surgical and medical work is essential, and in return you’ll gain valuable exposure, autonomy, and the chance to make a real difference during out-of-hours care. 

If you’d like to learn more or want an informal chat before applying, contact Serena at serena.khima@medivet.co.uk. 

Key Benefits 

• Prorated salary will be based of 10.5 hours on average per week – up to £19,687.50 per year (£75,000 FTE) 

• Private Medical Insurance from day one. 

• Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service. 

• Life Assurance 3 x salary. 

• Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person should you feel you need support. 

• Annual Leave rolled into package  

• An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave for you to use as you wish. 

• Clinical CPD: £1,500 per year (prorated) 

• Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities 

• Funded certificate opportunities. 

• VDS, RCVS and BVA fees paid. 

• Sabbatical based on length of service. 

• Interest free Season Ticket Loan. 

• Cycle to Work scheme. 

• Discounts on Medivet products and services. 

• Support for Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visa and relocation support. 

Role Accountabilities 

Exceptional care is at the heart of everything we do at Medivet. That’s the care for our patients, our clients and for each other – we really want to make a positive difference through every interaction we have. 

In this role you will: 

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to your patients during consultations and procedures. 

• Provide exceptional care to your clients, giving clear updates on patients. 

• Deliver professional excellence, observing the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance. 

• Prepare tailored, accurate treatment and care plans for each patient with clear cost estimates. 

• Engage, mentor and develop your team, enhancing their skills and utilising these in the most effective way. 

• Complete clinical handover and arrange transfer of any patient needing out of hours or enhanced care. 

• Pro-actively support and share clinical best practice within and across practices and the wider Medivet community. 

Your Skills and Experience 

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon. 

• Competent working sole-charge and a confident all-rounder 

• Experienced in delivering exceptional care to both patients and clients. 

• Experienced in working effectively as part of a team. 

• Able to demonstrate clinical leadership skills. 

• Experience of implementing a progressive clinical culture. 

• Experience of supporting nurse consults and schedule 3 procedures, with an understanding of how this contributes to clinic performance and efficiency. 

• Experienced in using coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of every colleague.