OOH Veterinary Surgeon - County Durham


Company:	Purosearch
Salary:	£38,000 - £43,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	COUNTY DURHAM
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Jul 2026
Closing date:	28 Aug 2026

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Summary

Out of Hours (OOH) Veterinary Surgeon

County Durham, United Kingdom

Part-Time | Small Animal Practice | Up to £43,000 per year DOE | Sponsorship Available

A well-equipped small animal veterinary practice in County Durham is seeking an Out of Hours (OOH) Veterinary Surgeon to join its dedicated and supportive night team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced vet with an interest in Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) or for a Veterinary Surgeon looking to further develop their ECC skills within a progressive and well-supported practice environment.

The successful candidate will work a highly attractive rota of 7 consecutive night shifts followed by 3 weeks off, creating an excellent work-life balance within a 4-week cycle.

The Role

This OOH Veterinary Surgeon job in County Durham offers the opportunity to work in a modern small animal hospital environment, providing exceptional overnight care to inpatients and emergency cases.

The practice is committed to delivering high clinical standards and invests heavily in equipment and professional development to support its veterinary team.

Working Pattern

• Part-time position

• 7 continuous night shifts

• Followed by 3 weeks off

• 1 week on, 3 weeks off rota

This role would suit a vet looking for flexibility, a better work-life balance, or dedicated ECC exposure.

Facilities & Equipment

The practice is exceptionally well equipped with a wide range of in-house diagnostic and treatment facilities, enabling the team to provide comprehensive patient care overnight.

Equipment includes:

• In-house laboratory

• CT scanner (pending installation)

• Digital X-ray

• Ultrasound

• Upper and lower GI tract endoscopes

• Rigid female canine cystoscope

• Bronchoscope

• Hydrotherapy unit

The successful candidate will work alongside a knowledgeable and supportive team, including certificate holders across multiple disciplines, with encouragement and support for further professional development.

Candidate Requirements

The practice welcomes applications from:

• Experienced Veterinary Surgeons with ECC experience

• Vets with an interest in Emergency and Critical Care

• Candidates keen to develop ECC skills and knowledge

• Overseas applicants requiring visa sponsorship

Whether already ECC trained or looking to build confidence in emergency medicine, the practice offers excellent support and career progression opportunities.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary up to £43,000 per year, dependent on experience.

The benefits package includes:

• CPD allowance per annum

• RCVS membership paid

• Two additional professional memberships covered

• VDS cover

• Westfield Health scheme, offering contributions towards a wide range of health and wellbeing treatments, including dentistry and sports massage

• Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay

• Discounted veterinary fees

• My Perks benefits platform, offering discounts, cashback and savings on shopping, travel, entertainment and more

• Cycle to Work scheme

• CPD and training support

• Company sick pay

• Annual pay reviews

• Colleague engagement survey participation

• Accommodation available if required

• Visa sponsorship available for overseas candidates

Location

Based in the beautiful County Durham, this role offers the chance to enjoy countryside living, excellent transport links, and a fantastic quality of life while working in a progressive veterinary environment.

Apply

Veterinary Surgeons looking for an OOH Vet job in County Durham, an ECC Veterinary Surgeon role, or a part-time night vet position with sponsorship and accommodation support are encouraged to apply.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lily on 01904 570056 or email l.thorpe@purovets.com

You can also WhatsApp us at WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities.

To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.

Ref no: JOB-58490

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