Night Veterinary Surgeon – Emergency & Critical Care | Greater Manchester

Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for Emergency and Critical Care? We're recruiting for a Night Veterinary Surgeon to join a modern 24-hour veterinary hospital in Greater Manchester, offering an excellent work-life balance with a 7 on, 14 off rota and a salary of up to £70k.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a busy, well-equipped hospital, managing a varied emergency caseload while being supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team.

The Role

As a Night Veterinary Surgeon, you'll play a key role in delivering exceptional emergency and inpatient care to a diverse range of medical and surgical cases.

Key details:

• Permanent, full-time position
• Average of 28 hours per week
• 7 nights on, 14 nights off rolling rota
• Salary up to £70k
• Emergency, critical care and inpatient responsibilities
• Manage a varied caseload including medical, surgical and orthopaedic patients
• Work within a collaborative 24-hour hospital environment

Facilities

You'll be based in a purpose-built veterinary hospital featuring:

• 8 consulting rooms
• 3 fully equipped operating theatres
• Digital imaging and dedicated dental X-ray suite
• CT scanner
• Separate dog and cat wards
• Dedicated Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Weekly orthopaedic procedures
• Excellent emergency and critical care facilities

About You

We're looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys working in a fast-paced emergency environment and is committed to delivering outstanding patient care.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be an RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon
• Have experience or a strong interest in Emergency & Critical Care
• Be confident managing emergency and inpatient cases
• Thrive in a collaborative team environment
• Be passionate about providing accessible, high-quality veterinary care

Why Apply?

You'll join a supportive, non-hierarchical team where collaboration, clinical excellence and professional development are genuinely valued.

Benefits

• Up to £70k salary
• 7 on, 14 off rota providing excellent work-life balance
• 6 weeks' annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays within the rota)
• Generous funded CPD allowance
• Visa sponsorship available
• Accommodation available 
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Company pension scheme
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental health, financial and wellbeing support

Location & Details

📍 Location: Greater Manchester
💼 Employment Type: Permanent
🕓 Working Pattern: 7 nights on, 14 nights off (average 28 hours per week)
💷 Salary: Up to £70k

If you're looking for a rewarding Night Veterinary Surgeon role within a progressive 24-hour hospital that prioritises both patient care and employee wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply or learn more, contact:
Angel Mason | Global Veterinary Careers
📞 01392 793 153
📧 angel.mason@gvcvets.com