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Part time

Night Veterinary Surgeon

Brighton, East Sussex
Reference VS073Posted 23/09/2026
Pay
£32,500–£35,850 per year
Working pattern
16.38 hours per week (part-time); night-shift role on a 4 on, 20 off rota (night shift 19:00–09:00).
Weekends / on-call
Sole-charge night shifts with night nursing support; rota 4 on, 20 off; shift covers 19:00–09:00; opportunity for additional cover shifts.

Benefits and development

  • 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays (to be taken outside of scheduled shift pattern) (pro rata)
  • £1,750 CPD allowance per annum
  • Health Cash Plan for a range of treatments
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  • RCVS membership and two further professional subscriptions paid
  • VDS cover
  • Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
  • Discounted veterinary fees
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Company sick pay
  • Annual pay reviews
  • CPD and training support
  • Career progression opportunities

Vacancy details

About the role

Primary focus on medicine and emergency cases presenting to the hospital from branches and subscribing practices.

Candor Vets is working with an established veterinary practice in Brighton, East Sussex to find a Night Veterinary Surgeon.

Clinical work

  • Care for hospitalised patients, including occasional exotic inpatients.
  • Handover-based working with daytime hospital team to ensure continuity of care.

Working pattern

  • Night duties are on a 4 on, 20 off rota with a defined night shift period.
  • Part-time post with scope for additional shifts to cover holidays.
  • Sole-charge nights with established handover procedures.

Team and support

  • Night team includes an experienced Night Nurse and an Animal Nursing Assistant.
  • Fully resourced day team manage day-to-day cases and provide handover.
  • Access to colleagues with certificate-level qualifications and various clinical interests.

Practice and facilities

  • RCVS-accredited, purpose-built hospital offering multi-disciplinary services.
  • Onsite facilities include multiple consulting rooms, dedicated species wards, theatres, CT, dental suite and an in-house laboratory with technician support.

Development

  • Dedicated support for further development with in-house and external CPD opportunities.
  • Clear opportunities for career progression within the wider group.

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