Night Veterinary Surgeon | Brighton, East Sussex

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Night Veterinary Surgeon to join a purpose-built, RCVS-accredited hospital, offering a varied ECC caseload, strong clinical support and an outstanding work–life balance.

Full Time or Part Time | Night Role | Brighton | Hospital Environment

Key Details

• Role: Night Veterinary Surgeon

• Location: Brighton, East Sussex

• Hours: Full time or part time

• Shifts: 7pm – 9am

• Contract: Permanent

Salary Options

• Full Time: £61,159 – £65,405

  • 4 nights on / 8 nights off

  • Based on 32.67 hours per week

• Part Time: £32,500 – £35,850

  • 4 nights on / 20 nights off

  • Based on 16.38 hours per week

The Practice

• Purpose-built, RCVS-accredited veterinary hospital

• Central hospital supporting multiple branch practices and local clinics

• Eight consulting rooms

• Dedicated dog, cat, exotic, isolation and day procedure wards

• Three theatres and multiple prep areas

• CT scanner, dental suite and full in-house laboratory with dedicated lab technician

• Separate exotics team during the day

The Role

• Sole charge night role with structured handover from the day team

• Managing emergency and critical care cases overnight

• Responsibility for inpatients across small animal and exotic species

• Working alongside an experienced Night RVN and Animal Nursing Assistant

• Fully supported by a strong, well-resourced day team

• Opportunity to pick up additional shifts to cover holidays

What We're Looking For

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon

• Confident working sole charge overnight

• Strong interest in Emergency & Critical Care

• Calm, approachable and organised under pressure

• Team-focused with excellent communication skills

The Location

• Brighton, East Sussex

• Walking distance to the town centre and seafront

• Close to the South Downs National Park

• Excellent rail links to London (approx. 1 hour)

• Easy access to Gatwick Airport

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive night salary depending on hours worked

• 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays (pro rata)

• CPD allowance of £1,750 per annum

• RCVS and additional professional memberships paid

• VDS cover

• Health and wellbeing support

• Discounted veterinary fees

• Cycle to work scheme

• Company sick pay

• Clear career development opportunities

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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