Night Veterinary Surgeon
(Part-Time, Sole Charge)

Leicestershire, UK

Work just 3 nights every 25 days – and enjoy over 3 weeks completely free.

GVC is assisting a modern 24-hour veterinary hospital in Leicestershire with the recruitment of an experienced Night Veterinary Surgeon for a highly attractive part-time, sole-charge ECC role.

This is a rare opportunity for a confident all-rounder looking for true work–life balance, extended time off between shifts, or a role that fits around travel, family commitments, or personal projects.

🕘 The Role

• Night Veterinary Surgeon – sole charge

• Saturday, Sunday & Monday nights

• 7pm – 9am (including a 1-hour paid break)

• Working pattern: 3 consecutive nights once every 25 days

• Average of 10.5 hours per week

This rota provides exceptional flexibility, with over three weeks off between shifts.

🏥 The Practice

You’ll be working within a state-of-the-art 24-hour hospital, opened in 2024 and fully equipped for emergency and critical care, including:

• Orthopaedic kit

• Brand-new ultrasound

• Digital & dental X-ray

• Endoscopy

• Tonometer

• Modern ECC facilities throughout

This is a sole-charge emergency role, ideal for a vet who enjoys autonomy, clinical variety, and the challenge of managing emergency cases independently overnight.

💷 Salary & Benefits

• Up to £19,687.50 per year (based on £75,000 FTE, prorated)

• Annual leave rolled into salary

• £1,500 CPD allowance 

• Funded certificate support

• RCVS, VDS & BVA fees paid

• Access to counselling and wellbeing support

• Visa sponsorship and relocation support available

👩‍⚕️ Candidate Requirements

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon

• Confident working sole charge

• Strong all-rounder with ECC, medical and surgical experience

• Comfortable managing emergency cases independently

• Able to provide clear client communication and clinical handovers

• Demonstrates clinical leadership and professionalism

📩 Apply or Find Out More

If you’d like to learn more or have an informal, confidential conversation, please contact:

Stephanie Hellier
📧 stephanie.hellier@gvcvets.com
📞 01392 793069