Night Veterinary Surgeon – Guernsey

GVC are working with an established veterinary practice in Guernsey to recruit a permanent Night Veterinary Surgeon.

Up to £1,500 Relocation Support | 7 nights on / 14 nights off | Competitive salary + excellent benefits

Looking for something a little different? This could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Would you thrive with genuine autonomy in your veterinary work, enjoy an exceptional work-life balance and love the idea of living on the beautiful island of Guernsey?

Due to continued growth and expansion, GVC are supporting this established practice with the recruitment of a Night Veterinary Surgeon. It's an exciting time to join, with a brand-new practice due to open in January 2027, pending hospital status.

Joining now means you'll become part of an established and supportive team while also having the opportunity to help shape the future of an expanding veterinary service.

The Role

This role offers an exceptional work-life balance, with a 7 nights on / 14 nights off rota, working from 6:15pm to 8:15am.

When you're not working, you'll have two full weeks to enjoy everything Guernsey has to offer — from beautiful beaches and coastal walks to watersports, boat trips and outdoor adventures.

The role is primarily focused on small animal work, within a practice that is approximately 95% companion animal. Candidates with large animal experience are also encouraged to get in touch.

You'll have the autonomy to work confidently overnight, alongside excellent support from a large and friendly wider team.

What's on Offer?

• Up to £1,500 relocation support
• Accommodation typically provided for the first 6 months, subject to availability
• 7 nights on / 14 nights off
• 6:15pm – 8:15am night shifts
• Competitive salary and excellent benefits
• Excellent clinical support
• Predominantly small animal caseload
• Opportunity to help shape the development of a growing veterinary service

An Exciting Time to Join

The practice is currently undergoing a significant period of growth, investment and expansion, with a brand-new facility at Garenne Park due to open in January 2027, pending hospital status.

The new practice is set to include:

• 6 consulting rooms
• 4 operating theatres
• Dedicated dog and cat waiting areas
• Modern hospitalisation facilities and kennels
• Dedicated cattery
• CT and X-ray facilities
• Dental facilities
• Space allocated for MRI
• Dedicated equine facilities and stabling
• 24-hour veterinary care

You'll be joining at an exciting stage and will have the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of the new practice and its services.

About the Practice

You'll be joining a busy, RCVS-accredited first opinion practice with an experienced veterinary team, including several certificate holders.

The vets are supported by skilled RVNs, reception and administration colleagues, creating a collaborative environment where high-quality patient care is at the heart of everything they do.

The practice is well equipped to investigate and treat a wide range of medical and surgical cases, particularly important given the geographical limitations around referral from the island.

Why Guernsey?

Guernsey offers an incredible quality of life and work-life balance, making it a fantastic place to live and work.

Outside of work, you'll have access to:

• Beautiful beaches and stunning cliff walks
• Incredible countryside and nature reserves
• Watersports and boat trips to neighbouring islands
• A relaxed outdoor lifestyle
• Excellent schools
• Strong community spirit
• Safe and welcoming surroundings
• Private healthcare
• Excellent quality of life
• A fantastic environment for families

There are also good transport links to the UK, with flights taking as little as 40 minutes and ferry crossings from around 3 hours.

Guernsey is approximately 70 miles from the coast of England and 30 miles from France, making it easy to explore further afield when you're not enjoying island life.

Interested?

If you're looking for a veterinary role that offers genuine autonomy, an incredible 7-on / 14-off lifestyle and the chance to be part of an exciting period of growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Get in touch with GVC today for a confidential conversation about this opportunity and relocating to Guernsey.
Stephanie.Hellier@gvcvets.com | 01392 793069