We have an exciting opportunity for a Night Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and experienced team at Medivet Dorchester 24 Hour, a recently refurbished, multi-disciplinary hospital located just a short drive from the stunning Jurassic Coast.
Dorchester 24 Hour has a strong regional presence, providing out-of-hours care for five Medivet branches and seven non-Medivet practices which gives scope for a wide range of clinical cases. You will be working within a highly skilled and supportive team, which includes certificate holders in diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, dermatology, and emergency and critical care, well as colleagues who are currently studying towards surgical and dental qualifications. This creates an excellent environment for professional development, collaboration, and learning, and provides all round care for our patients.
Our hospital is fully equipped to deliver exceptional patient care, with facilities including:
- CT scanner (supporting internal and outpatient referrals)
- Digital x-ray and ultrasound
- Dental X-ray
- Endoscopy
- Two sterile surgical suites
- Dedicated in-house laboratory
- Hydrotherapy unit (staffed two days per week)
- Peripatetic physiotherapist
- Isolation facilities
- Separate dog and cat wards, with ISFM Silver Cat Friendly status
- 24/7 care supported by an ECC-certified night vet and experienced nursing team
This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinary surgeon with a minimum of 4 years proven UK experience to thrive in a busy, forward-thinking hospital environment while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of the Dorset coast. This position will be a sole charge role, so confidence and previous experience in carrying out all aspects of the duties independently, (supported by an RVN) is essential and ECC experience ideal.
The role is offered on a rota of two night shifts (Monday and Tuesday) every three weeks, with working hours of 18:45–09:00 (averaging at 9.5 hours per week).
If you are passionate about high-quality veterinary care and want to be part of a dynamic, high-performing team, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Your career means more than a rota and a job title, that’s why we offer:
Health and wellbeing
• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one
• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
• Life Assurance 3 x salary
Annual leave
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service
• Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you
Learning and development
• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days’ paid leave per year
• Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and our 24-hour hospitals
• Funded certificates and internal career pathways
Additional support
• RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
• Relocation support and Visa sponsorship available
• Sabbatical options based on length of service
Lifestyle
• Cycle to Work
• Season Ticket loans
• Discounts on Medivet products and services
About you
You’re a qualified MRCVS with a passion for clinical excellence and client care. You’re a team player who wants to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you.
What you’ll be doing
Typically, in this role, you’ll:
• Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients in consults and surgery to the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance
• Develop tailored treatment plans with clients
• Work collaboratively within a supportive team
• Share your skills and support our Medivet communities’ development
About Medivet
Medivet is a leading Veterinary care provider, with over 400 practices, including 24-hour centres and referral hospitals, across the UK and Europe. We’re more than a network – we’re a community. We believe in providing the right treatment for our pets and our people. That means giving you the tools, time and support to build the career you want.
