Lead Night Veterinary Surgeon, Greater London

Lead Night Veterinary Surgeon – 24-Hour Hospital
Location: Greater London
Job Type: Permanent | Night Shifts

A modern and well-equipped 24-hour veterinary hospital in Central London is seeking an experienced Lead Night Veterinary Surgeon to join its dedicated emergency and critical care team. This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinary professional who is passionate about delivering gold-standard patient and client care within a busy hospital environment.

The hospital provides round-the-clock care supported by advanced facilities, integrated patient record systems, and strong clinical collaboration across multiple sites to ensure continuity of care. The successful candidate will thrive in emergency and critical care settings and enjoy working within a highly supportive and experienced team.

The Role

• Permanent night position with a rotating schedule of 7 nights on, followed by 14 nights off
• Shift pattern: Monday to Sunday, 7:00pm – 9:00am
• Weekends and Bank Holidays included within scheduled rotation
• Opportunity to manage and develop emergency and inpatient cases within a well-equipped 24-hour setting

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional clinical care during consultations, procedures, and emergency cases
• Provide clear and compassionate communication to clients regarding patient care and treatment plans
• Prepare tailored treatment plans and accurate cost estimates
• Maintain high standards of regulatory, operational, and clinical compliance
• Lead, mentor, and support colleagues within the clinical team
• Complete thorough clinical handovers and coordinate ongoing patient care
• Promote clinical best practice and contribute to a progressive clinical culture

Candidate Requirements

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon
• Previous experience in emergency and critical care or a busy hospital environment
• Strong clinical leadership and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Experience supporting and mentoring colleagues within a clinical setting
• Commitment to delivering exceptional patient and client care

Benefits

• Private medical insurance from day one
• Health cash plan including dental, optical, and physiotherapy support
• 24/7 wellbeing and counselling services
• Life assurance
• Additional paid wellbeing day
• £1,500 CPD allowance annually
• Funded certificates and career progression opportunities
• Access to internal CPD and clinical communities
• Professional memberships and fees paid
• Sabbatical opportunities based on service length
• Interest-free travel loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee discounts on products and services
• Visa sponsorship and relocation support available

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