Job description
We are looking for an experienced Night Veterinary Surgeon to join our supportive team at Medivet Chorley 24 Hour Hospital . This is a permanent sole charge role , ideal for a confident vet who thrives in emergency and critical care and is comfortable managing cases independently. You’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality out-of-hours care across the region, with a varied caseload including emergency procedures such as caesareans, GDVs, and acute medical cases .
You’ll be supported overnight by an experienced RVN and Twilight VCA , ensuring strong clinical and patient care support. Our hospital is well-equipped and spacious , featuring six consult rooms, two theatres, large wards, and modern facilities including multi-parameter monitoring, endoscopy, ultrasound (with virtual specialist support), and orthopaedic and laparoscopic equipment .
We are also happy to support development and funding for the right candidate. This role offers a fantastic work–life balance with a 7pm–9am, 5 on / 10 off rota , giving you plenty of time to recharge while maintaining strong ECC exposure. Based in Chorley , you’ll enjoy a great mix of countryside and connectivity, with easy access to the West Pennine Moors, Manchester, and Liverpool .
Your career means more than a rota and a job title, that’s why we offer: Health and wellbeing
- Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one
- 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
- Life Assurance 3 x salary Learning and development
- £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days’ paid leave per year
- Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and our 24-hour hospitals
- Funded certificates and internal career pathways Additional support
- RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
- Relocation support and Visa sponsorship available
- Sabbatical options based on length of service Lifestyle
- Cycle to Work
- Season Ticket loans
- Discounts on Medivet products and services About you You’re a qualified MRCVS with a passion for clinical excellence and client care. You’re a team player who wants to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you. What you’ll be doing Typically, in this role, you’ll: Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients in consults and surgery to the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance Develop tailored treatment plans with clients Work collaboratively within a supportive team Share your skills and support our Medivet communities’ development About Medivet Medivet is a leading Veterinary care provider, with over 400 practices, including 24-hour centres and referral hospitals, across the UK and Europe. We’re more than a network – we’re a community. We believe in providing the right treatment for our pets and our people. That means giving you the tools, time and support to build the career you want.