Night Veterinary Surgeon

Are you energised by the fast pace of a busy hospital environment? Do you thrive in a setting where you can contribute to shaping the future of clinical care? Medivet Faygate 24-Hour Hospital is currently seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join the team on a night basis, bringing your clinical expertise to a thriving, forward-thinking practice with an outstanding reputation for excellence. Due to continued growth, we are looking for a well-rounded and capable individual to work 36 hours per week. Monday through Sunday from 7pm - 9 am. This rota will roll on a 7 on 14 off contract, with the option to discuss additional hours if desired. This is a fantastic opportunity for a veterinary surgeon who enjoys variety, clinical challenge, and the unique rhythm of hospital practice — all while maintaining a balanced night - shift work pattern.

Medivet 24 Hour Faygate are committed to providing a high quality, good value and honest veterinary service to all pets, both day and night. All our practices share the same software, so you will have access to your patients’ history at all times; case continuity guaranteed!

Situated in the heart of acres of rolling woodland, Medivet Faygate is set in beautiful, tranquil surroundings, with easy access to the South Downs National Park and the breathtaking Jurassic coastline. Despite the peaceful location, the hospital itself is a hive of clinical activity, offering high-quality care supported by a dedicated and friendly team. Our multi-vet, multi-disciplinary hospital has long been recognised for delivering market-leading standards of care to both patients and clients.

You’ll be joining a large and collaborative clinical team, including three night vets, eight day vets, six RVNs, one SVN, two VCAs, and five CCAs. Our team is known for being supportive, experienced, and passionate about patient care, and we pride ourselves on working together to deliver the best possible outcomes.

Our hospital is fully equipped with advanced diagnostic and surgical facilities including digital radiography, dental radiography, multiparameter anaesthetic monitors, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, in-house laboratory equipment, CT scanner, and two dedicated operating theatres. The practice also benefits from a separate cat waiting area, species-specific wards, and an isolation unit to support best-practice infection control. Medivet Faygate is accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) as a Small Animal General Practice, and is also an Approved Veterinary Nurse Training Practice and active participant in the Veterinary Graduate Development Programme (VetGDP) — reflecting our strong commitment to professional growth and clinical excellence.

This is a permanent part time role, working 36 hours per week.

Key Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance from day one.
• Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service.
• Life Assurance 3 x salary.
• Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person should you feel you need support.
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays rising to 6 weeks with length of service.
• An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave for you to use as you wish.
• Clinical CPD: £1,500 per year plus 3 days’ paid leave
• Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities
• Funded certificate opportunities.
• VDS, RCVS and BVA fees paid.
• Sabbatical based on length of service.
• Interest free Season Ticket Loan.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounts on Medivet products and services.
• Support for Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visa and relocation support.
  
  

Role Accountabilities

Exceptional care is at the heart of everything we do at Medivet. That’s the care for our patients, our clients and for each other – we really want to make a positive difference through every interaction we have.

In This Role You Will

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to your patients during consultations and procedures.
• Provide exceptional care to your clients, giving clear updates on patients.
• Deliver professional excellence, observing the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance.
• Prepare tailored, accurate treatment and care plans for each patient with clear cost estimates.
• Engage, mentor and develop your team, enhancing their skills and utilising these in the most effective way.
• Complete clinical handover and arrange transfer of any patient needing out of hours or enhanced care.
• Pro-actively support and share clinical best practice within and across practices and the wider Medivet community.
  
  

Your Skills And Experience

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon.
• Experienced in delivering exceptional care to both patients and clients.
• Experienced in working effectively as part of a team.
• Able to demonstrate clinical leadership skills.
• Experience of implementing a progressive clinical culture.
• Experience of supporting nurse consults and schedule 3 procedures, with an understanding of how this contributes to clinic performance and efficiency.
• Experienced in using coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of every colleague.
  
  

About Us

Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider, with practices across the UK including a number of 24-hour veterinary centres and referral centres. We also have a growing presence overseas with practices in France, Germany and Spain.

We’re proud to support a large, connected and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care that’s always there. That’s more than a strapline for us, we truly believe every interaction we have matters and that we can make a real difference. This is as true for our colleagues as it is for our patients and clients. Being part of Medivet means being part of a forward-thinking and caring environment with the very best equipment and treatment options available, and the very best treatment for you as a valued member of the team.

This is the home of talented people like you who want to stand out in their field and whose compassion for animals goes way beyond their job. Join us and be part of our exciting plans for the future.