Night Veterinary Surgeon

Night Veterinary Surgeon – Animal Trust Vets CIC

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. This role takes place at our Ellesmere Port clinic, where we operate a 24‑hour service. You will work the nightly shift (1830‑0730) and be responsible for diagnosing and treating emergency and critical care patients, overseeing the inpatient service, and collaborating with our experienced night nursing team.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing rapid, competent care for all emergency and critical‑care cases.
• Overseeing the inpatient ward during the night shift.
• Co‑ordinating with the night nursing staff and other veterinary specialists (surgery, internal medicine, ophthalmology).
• Using on‑site diagnostic tools such as ultrasound, radiography and CT scans.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and adhering to clinical protocols.

Qualifications and attributes we value:

• You love the work and are committed to making a difference.
• You share our social mission and care about accessible, affordable veterinary care.
• You empathise with pet owners and their animals.
• You thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• You are eager to handle a varied caseload and grow your technical skills.
• You can seamlessly collaborate with our day team.
• You have a passion for emergency and critical care and wish to develop your expertise further.

What you’ll receive:

• 7:14 rota (average of 31.1 hours per week)
• Excellent development and training opportunities
• 6 weeks of holiday per year
• Staff discounts and a cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package
• 52‑week sickness benefit, private healthcare and a free employee assistance program (awarded after 12 months of service)
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Refer‑a‑friend bonus
• Store discounts via Vivup
• Contributory pension scheme
• CPD funded to diploma level

We offer a flexible rota to accommodate personal commitments and a collaborative environment where vets can consult each other on cases. If you are driven to make veterinary treatment affordable and want to work for a company that prioritises quality over profit, this may be the role for you.