Night Veterinary Surgeon

Opening January 2026 – Our New 24/7 Hospital in Stockton-on-Tees

We're proud to bring affordable veterinary care to the Teesside area, our Out-of-Hours (OOH) service to ensure pets receive the care they need—whenever they need it. 

We’re now building a dedicated team of Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) Vets to help us deliver exceptional service. Working alongside a qualified registered veterinary nurse, you will handle a diverse range of surgical and medical ECC cases while overseeing our inpatient service. We operate a 24-hour service from four other hospitals, so working nights at Animal Trust ensures you are never alone, providing a collaborative environment where vets can always consult with one another regarding cases. 

Our new hospital is set to feature 9 spacious consulting rooms, 3 fully equipped operating theatres, a diagnostic suite, digital X-ray, a dedicated dental suite, and an isolation unit. We also provide separate cat and dog wards for low-stress patient care, along with a central prep area to support efficient clinical workflow. Designed to deliver first opinion, referral, and out-of-hours care, our facility brings high-quality veterinary services to pets in the surrounding community.

About animal Trust

Animal Trust stands out from other veterinary services. Firstly, we are a unique non-profit, Community Interest Company. Our primary focus isn't solely on maximising profits; instead, we are dedicated to delivering on our mission and ensuring enough profit to sustain our business in the long term. 

Our vision is clear: No pet should go untreated or face euthanasia when there is a viable treatment option. We firmly believe that pet ownership should be accessible to all, acknowledging that individuals earning the Real Living Wage may encounter challenges in affording veterinary care when their pet falls ill. In response, we aim to assist. Our free consultations and transparent pricing enable our vets and nurses to break down the barriers that stand in the way of pets receiving the treatment they need

What We’re After:

• You really love what you do and want to make a big difference.
• You feel as strongly as we do about our social mission.
• You can empathise with the owner and the patient.
• You enjoy the buzz and liveliness of a fast-paced environment.
• You’re excited by the opportunity to get stuck into a varied caseload.
• You’re keen to grow your technical capability and be part of a friendly and multi-talented team.
• You love ECC and keen to grow on your skills
• You’re able to work seamlessly with our day team.

Rota:
We understand that night work appeals to people for a variety of reasons, including achieving a better work-life balance. We're open to discussing a range of rota patterns and would love to hear what works best for you.

Our advertised FTE Salary is based on 40hours. 

What You’ll Get:

• Excellent development and training opportunities
• 6 weeks of holiday per year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and paternity package
• 52 weeks sickness Benefit, private healthcare and a free employee assistance program (awarded after 12 months of service)
• RCVS and VDS fees paid.
• Refer a friend Bonus
• Visa sponsorship available
• Store discounts with Vivup
• Staff discount
• Contributory pension scheme
• CPD funded 

If you feel strongly about making veterinary treatment as affordable as possible, want to work for a company who puts quality of care above profit then this could be the role for you.