Night Veterinary Surgeon Stockport, Greater Manchester

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-equipped, multi-disciplinary veterinary hospital in a dedicated night role, offering clinical variety, strong nursing support and an excellent work–life balance through a structured night rota.

Full Time | Competitive Salary DOE | Night Role | Permanent | Hospital & OOH Setting

Key Details

• Role: Small Animal Night Veterinary Surgeon

• Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester

• Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

• Hours: Full time, nights

• Contract: Permanent

The Organisation
This role sits within a well-established, multi-site veterinary group operating a Tier 3 hospital with its own in-house out-of-hours service and certificate-led referral teams. The practice is values-driven, committed to gold-standard patient care, excellent client communication and providing a genuinely supportive environment for colleagues.

With a busy hospital caseload and strong internal referral pathways, the clinical exposure is both challenging and rewarding, supported by experienced teams and advanced diagnostic facilities.

The Role
You will join the hospital night team, working in sole charge overnight with excellent nursing support throughout each shift. The role offers a varied mix of inpatient care and emergency and critical care work, making it ideal for a confident vet who enjoys autonomy alongside strong team backing.

A typical working pattern includes:

• 5 nights every 3 weeks

• Sole charge overnight

• Caring for hospital inpatients

• Managing A&E and OOH cases

• Supported by qualified nurses during every shift

The structured rota provides concentrated clinical exposure balanced by generous time off, allowing for strong work–life balance and recovery between shifts.

What We're Looking For

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon

• Proven experience working in sole charge

• Confidence managing ECC and inpatient cases overnight

• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills

• Calm, organised approach in emergency situations

• Team-focused and aligned with high clinical standards

Facilities & Clinical Support
You will have full access to advanced hospital facilities and in-house expertise, including:

• CT scanner

• Doppler echocardiography

• Flexible and rigid endoscopy

• Digital radiography suites

• Ultrasound scanners

• Dental radiography

• Electrocautery and laparoscopy

• Advanced anaesthesia and monitoring equipment

• Support from certificate holders and referral clinicians across the group

The Location
Based in Cheshire, the hospital benefits from an excellent location close to both the Peak District and the Lake District, ideal for outdoor pursuits. Manchester is a short train journey away, offering superb transport links, culture and city life.

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive salary discussed at interview

• Workplace pension scheme

• Health Shield benefits covering a wide range of health and wellbeing treatments

• RCVS, BSAVA and BVRA membership fees paid

• VDS cover for the clinical team

• Funded and encouraged CPD

• Discounted private medical cover

• Enhanced parental leave

• Buy and sell holiday scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Staff pet discounts

• Flexible working applications considered

• Practice social events and team parties

• Internal employee appreciation and long-service awards

• More than 4 weeks holiday entitlement, with increases planned

Must Haves

• RCVS Registered (or soon to be)
• Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What Happens Next?

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