Jobs, fresher vacancy - Night Vet Dorchester • Dorset

Company: Veterinary Staff

Dorset

Night Veterinary Surgeon – Dorchester, Dorset Permanent | Part-time Confidential Opportunity The Vet Office is recruiting on behalf of a well-established 24-hour small animal hospital in Dorchester, Dorset, recently refurbished and located just a short drive from the stunning Jurassic Coast. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Night Veterinary Surgeon to join a busy, forward-thinking, multi-disciplinary hospital, offering exposure to a wide and varied emergency and critical care caseload within a highly skilled and supportive team. The Hospital 24-hour, multi-disciplinary small animal hospital with strong regional presence Provides out-of-hours care for multiple local practices Highly experienced clinical team including: Certificate holders in Diagnostic Imaging, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, and ECC Colleagues currently undertaking Surgical and Dental certificates Supportive and collaborative environment with excellent opportunities for learning and development Facilities include: CT scanner (internal & external referrals) Digital X-ray and ultrasound Dental X-ray Endoscopy Two sterile operating theatres Fully equipped in-house laboratory Hydrotherapy unit Peripatetic physiotherapist Isolation facilities Separate dog and cat wards (ISFM Silver Cat Friendly status) 24/7 hospitalisation supported by experienced nursing team The Role Night Veterinary Surgeon – Sole Charge Supported overnight by an experienced RVN Rota: 2 night shifts (Monday & Tuesday) every 3 weeks Hours: 18:45 – 09:00 Average working hours: approximately 9.5 hours per week ECC experience highly desirable Confidence in managing emergency cases independently is essential Candidate Requirements RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon Minimum 4 years UK clinical experience Proven experience in emergency and out-of-hours work Comfortable working sole charge overnight Strong clinical decision-making and communication skills Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team Whats on Offer Competitive salary (pro rata, dependent on experience) Private medical insurance from day one Health cash plan including dental, physio, optical & 24/7 GP access Life assurance (3x salary) 5–6 weeks annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata) Additional paid personal day (Day for You) CPD allowance: £1,500 per year + 3 paid CPD days (pro rata) Funded certificate opportunities RCVS, VDS & professional fees paid Sabbatical options based on length of service Cycle to work scheme & interest-free travel loan Visa sponsorship and relocation support available if required Why This Role? Exposure to a high-level ECC caseload Excellent work–life balance with a low-hour night rota Supportive hospital environment with advanced facilities Live and work close to the Dorset coast How to Apply This vacancy is being handled confidentially by The Vet Office. info@thevetoffice.com