Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeon

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Independent by night, supported by design.

Salary £70k per annum DOE Contract Permanent Working hours Rota – 9 shifts in 28 days Location Sevenoaks, TN13 Closing Date: 30 September 2026, midday

No corporate ownership, no hidden agenda – just doing things right.

We are looking for an Out-of-Hours Vet to join our purpose-built hospital in Sevenoaks; someone who wants genuine clinical autonomy when the rest of the world’s switched off, backed by enviable facilities and a fabulous team that’s set up to support you.

The kit for keeping cases, fully supported

Three dedicated theatres, separate dog, cat and exotics wards, a full imaging suite including CT, X-ray and ultrasound, plus digital cytology and in-house labs. You’ll be working independently, holding the fort solo overnight and at weekends, with the confidence that comes from having the right kit and support team to hand. Where a case needs specialist input, our shared site with South East Veterinary Referrals means RCVS-recognised specialists in neurology, ophthalmology and internal medicine are on-site during the day, so cases can be handed over smoothly when hours allow. Most clients have unlimited consults too, so even out of hours you get real case continuity rather than one-and-done visits.

You’ll fit right in if you…

• Are a vet who’s happiest making the call yourself, without someone looking over your shoulder
• Get a quiet thrill from a well-run night shift and a caseload that keeps you sharp
• Stay steady when it’s 3am and it’s just you, the patient, and your own judgement
• Thrive on variety – dogs, cats, exotics, whatever comes through the door next
• Lead with kindness, clarity, and a little humour, even when you’re tired

Care deeply about the animals, client and team you work with and hand over to

What we offer

• Salary: £70,000 per annum DOE
• Rota: 9 shifts across 4 weeks, a mix of night cover and full weekend day shifts, so you always know what’s coming
• Team spirit: a dedicated OOH team who know exactly what this job takes
• CPD: unlimited (with approval), certificate support
• Fees: RCVS + VDS covered
• Handover: clean handovers to and from the day team, so nothing gets lost overnight
• Dedicated OOH team of Registered Veterinary Nurses and ACAs
  
  

Tempted but not quite sure yet?

Apply with your CV, or just message us for an honest, no-pressure chat first. Email abby.pye@pennardvets.com and CC careers@pennardvets.com

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Pennard Vets is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background.

If you need any adjustments to the application or interview process, just let us know.

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At Pennard Vets, every member of our team is an employee owner of the practice, committed to ensuring our service goes beyond the ordinary. We’re creating an environment that looks after the people that look after the pets. We’re 125 years old, and by operating in this way, we’ll continue to grow for the next 125 years, and beyond.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]