OOH Veterinary Surgeon

OOH Veterinary Surgeon - Somerset

Company: Purosearch

Salary: £50,000 to £75,000 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: SOMERSET

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 23 Sept 2026

Closing date: 23 Oct 2026

Summary

OOH Veterinary Surgeon - Somerset

Role Highlights

• Salary up to £75,000 DOE
• Dedicated OOH nurses who manage all incoming calls
• Flexible rota with up to 10 consecutive days off
• Around 40% of night shifts finish by 11pm or midnight
• RCVS Tier 2 Hospital with CT, Endoscopy, Ultrasound and advanced imaging

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established RCVS Tier 2 accredited veterinary hospital in Somerset. This permanent role offers an excellent work-life balance, a supportive emergency team and access to outstanding facilities, making it ideal for a vet with an interest in emergency and critical care.

Established in 1998, the practice provides 24/7 veterinary care from a modern hospital with separate dog, cat and small mammal facilities. As a Cat Friendly Practice, the team is committed to delivering exceptional patient care in a calm and welcoming environment.

Working alongside a dedicated team of experienced OOH nurses who take all incoming calls, you'll be free to focus on clinical cases. A structured sleeping rota means that when there are no inpatients or emergencies, vets can rest while the nursing team manages the phones. Overnight accommodation is also available if required.

The hospital continues to grow its emergency caseload, offering an interesting variety of medical and surgical cases. Facilities include CT advanced imaging, digital and dental radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy and an on-site laboratory, providing excellent opportunities to develop emergency and diagnostic skills.

The Role

• Permanent Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeon
• Salary up to £75,000 DOE
• Flexible rota discussed with the OOH team, including patterns such as 2 on/3 off, 4 on/10 off and 3 on/3 off
• Dedicated OOH support team
• Overnight accommodation available

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking to join a progressive hospital that offers a genuinely supportive OOH environment, modern facilities and an excellent work-life balance.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Megan on or email m.pinder@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.

• Around 40% of night shifts finish by 11pm or midnight, RCVS Tier 2 accredited veterinary hospital in Somerset. This permanent role offers an excellent work-life balance, a supportive emergency team and access to outstanding facilities, making it ideal for a vet with an interest in emergency and critical care. Established in 1998, the practice provides 24/7 veterinary care from a modern hospital with separate dog, cat and small mammal facilities. As a Cat Friendly Practice, the team is committed to delivering exceptional patient care in a calm and welcoming environment. Working alongside a dedicated team of experienced OOH nurses who take all incoming calls, you'll be free to focus on clinical cases. A structured sleeping rota means that when there are no inpatients or emergencies, vets can rest while the nursing team manages the phones. Overnight accommodation is also available if required. The hospital continues to grow its emergency caseload, offering an interesting variety of medical and surgical cases. Facilities include CT advanced imaging, digital and dental radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy and an on-site laboratory, providing excellent opportunities to develop emergency and diagnostic skills.