Night Veterinary Surgeon (UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Emergency work that’s intense — but actually sustainable

If emergency and critical care is where you do your best work, but you no longer want exhaustion, isolation, or unsafe pressure to be part of the deal, this role is worth a closer look.

This opportunity is designed for an ECC vet who wants meaningful clinical challenge, structured night working, and proper recovery time —all within a hospital that takes staff wellbeing as seriously as patient outcomes.

The Hospital & Its Ethos

This role sits within a 24-hour veterinary hospital in Bolton that has intentionally redesigned how night ECC work should function.

Rather than relying on lone vets or crisis-driven rotas, the hospital operates a fully supported night service with experienced nurses, reliable handovers, and facilities capable of managing complex inpatient cases end-to-end.

The organisation itself operates as a Community Interest Company (CIC). That means decisions are guided by social purpose rather than profit extraction. Accessible veterinary care, transparent pricing, and reinvestment into people and clinical standards are central to how the hospital is run — and it genuinely shows in day-to-day working life.

What Makes This Role Different

A hospital designed for emergency medicine

This is a large, modern site built to support high-quality ECC work, including:

• Multiple consulting rooms and theatres
• Digital radiography and dental suite
• CT imaging
• Dedicated ICU
• Separate dog and cat wards
• Everything is in place to allow you to practise medicine properly, not improvise overnight.

Real continuity of care

You’ll manage true inpatient and emergency cases rather than simply stabilising and passing on. The caseload includes both medical and surgical emergencies, with orthopaedic procedures supported weekly by the wider clinical team.

A genuinely collaborative culture

Hierarchy is intentionally minimal. Clinical discussions are open, nursing staff are highly skilled and actively involved, and decision-making is shared. Respect for judgement and experience is part of the culture, not a slogan.

Values-led clinical practice

Free consultations and clear, transparent pricing are fundamental to how care is delivered. Many vets find this approach restores pride and purpose in their work.

How You’ll Settle In

First month:
You’ll focus on understanding night workflows, handover systems, and ECC protocols, with senior support always available — even during overnight shifts.

By three months:
You’ll be confidently managing complex emergency and inpatient cases, working seamlessly with the nursing team, and shaping how nights operate around your strengths.

By six months:
You’ll be fully embedded within the night service, with the option to pursue funded CPD or certificate-level training and contribute to the development of the hospital’s ECC offering.

What’s Included

Pay & Time Off

• Salary up to £73,902
• 7 nights on / 14 nights off, averaging 31.1 hours per week
• 6 weeks’ holiday, including bank holidays built into the rota
• Accommodation support available for relocation
• Visa sponsorship available, subject to eligibility

Professional Development

• Fully funded UK and international CPD
• Support for ECC certificates
• RCVS and VDS fees paid

Wellbeing & Security

• Private healthcare
• Up to 52 weeks’ sickness pay after qualifying period
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme (mental health, financial and life support)

Everyday Benefits

• Cycle to Work scheme
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• Retail and lifestyle discounts via Vivup

Right to Work & Professional Guidance

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. For international candidates, sponsorship is available in line with official guidance.

Useful government resources include:

Right to work checks:
https://www.gov.uk/check-job-applicant-right-to-work

Employment rights and working time regulations:
https://www.gov.uk/maximum-weekly-working-hours

The Candor Vets Approach

Candor Vets focuses on long-term fit, not quick placements. Conversations are confidential, pressure-free, and centred on whether a role genuinely supports how you want to practise — now and years from now.

Interested in Learning More?

If this sounds like a way to continue doing meaningful ECC work without sacrificing your health or values, we’d welcome an informal conversation.

Job Reference: NV005