Night Vet – 1-Year Fixed Term Contract
24-Hour Small Animal Practice | Lancashire

• Attractive shift pattern: 5 nights on, 10 nights off, offering exceptional work–life balance
• Supportive team environment: Work alongside an experienced Branch Partner, Practice Manager, and a skilled multidisciplinary team
• Strong professional development: £1,500 CPD allowance, internal CPD, funded certificates, and covered professional fees
• Comprehensive benefits package: Up to £65,000 salary, Private medical insurance, health cash plan, life assurance, staff discount, and visa/relocation support

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Night Vet to join a thriving 24-hour small animal practice in the heart of Chorley, Lancashire. This well-established, community-focused clinic is committed to delivering outstanding veterinary care, with everything needed right on the doorstep. The successful candidate will join a supportive team led by an experienced Branch Partner and Practice Manager, working alongside a friendly and skilled group of 7 day and 3 night RVNs, 6 Vets, 4 CCAs and 1 VCA.

This position offers a 1-year fixed term contract, with a highly attractive shift pattern of 5 nights on, 10 nights off, covering the hours of 7:00pm to 9:00am—providing an excellent work–life balance.

Key Benefits Include:

• Fantastic salary up to £65,000 FTE
• Private Medical Insurance
• Health cash plan (including dental, physio and optical) plus 24/7 Private GP Service
• Life Assurance at 3× salary
• Access to 24-hour counselling support
• £1,500 annual Clinical CPD allowance
• Internal CPD and Clinical Communities
• Funded certificate opportunities
• VDS, RCVS and BVA fees paid
• Sabbatical entitlement based on length of service
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Staff discount
• Tier 2 Visa sponsorship support and relocation assistance

Role Responsibilities:

The Night Vet will deliver first-class clinical care during consultations and procedures, ensure clients receive clear and compassionate updates, and consistently uphold the highest regulatory and practice standards. They will prepare tailored treatment plans with transparent costings, support and mentor colleagues to enhance team performance, and ensure smooth clinical handovers or transfer arrangements for any patient requiring enhanced or out-of-hours care.

Skills and Experience Required:

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon
• Proven experience delivering exceptional patient and client care
• Strong teamwork and communication abilities
• Demonstrable clinical leadership skills
• Experience fostering a progressive clinical culture
• Confidence supporting nurse consults and Schedule 3 procedures
• Effective coaching and influencing abilities to bring out the best in colleagues

Why Chorley?

Chorley offers the perfect blend of countryside calm and modern convenience. Surrounded by scenic green spaces such as Astley Park and the West Pennine Moors, it’s ideal for those who love the outdoors. With excellent transport links to Manchester, Preston and beyond—alongside welcoming communities, good schools, and a vibrant mix of shops—Chorley provides an inviting place to live for professionals and families alike.

How to Apply

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

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-56315