Night Veterinary Surgeon

Location Leigh
Discipline: Small Animal Vet, Veterinary Surgeons, Night Vet
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £75,000
Contact name: Sophie Gould

Contact email: sophie-paige@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 1432
Published: 4 months ago

Looking for a night role that actually supports you properly? A busy, first-opinion small animal hospital is on the lookout for an experienced Night Vet to join their thriving team. This is a great opportunity to work within an RCVS-accredited hospital offering top-tier facilities, 24/7 care, and a genuinely collaborative culture.

The Role

  • Schedule: 10 nights per month (full-time)

  • Caseload: Emergency and inpatient care overnight

  • Support: Dedicated nurse and PCA team on shift, with senior vet back-up available

About the Hospital
Centrally located between Manchester and Liverpool, the hospital is well-equipped and purpose-built for quality care – offering separate wards for dogs, cats, rabbits, ICU, and isolation cases.
Highlights include:

  • Nurse training centre

  • Gold Cat Friendly & Silver Rabbit Friendly status

  • Onsite hydrotherapy & rehab centre

  • Class IV laser therapy

  • Advanced imaging (DR X-ray, high-spec ultrasound)

  • Seven consult rooms and a friendly, forward-thinking team

What's on Offer

  • Salary up to £75,000

  • 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off

  • Funded CPD + access to a large online learning platform

  • RCVS & VDS fees fully covered

  • Enhanced sick pay, life assurance & equal family leave

  • Staff discounts + cycle-to-work scheme

This is a role for someone who values clinical excellence, career development, and night work that’s supported—not isolating.