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OOH Veterinary Surgeon

J930068 Guernsey Island Locations £65K - £90K / Year

Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeon, Guernsey

7 Nights On, 14 Nights Off, Competitive Salary, Accommodation Potentially Available, Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking for a rewarding OOH opportunity that combines clinical autonomy, excellent facilities and an exceptional work-life balance?

Prospect Health is delighted to be recruiting for an Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established, RCVS-accredited veterinary practice on the beautiful island of Guernsey.

This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a varied and rewarding clinical role while benefiting from a 7 nights on, 14 nights off rota, giving you plenty of time to explore island life or travel further afield.

With a brand-new, purpose-built veterinary hospital scheduled to open in January 2027, this is also an exciting time to join a progressive and expanding veterinary team.

The Opportunity

Working within a busy, predominantly small animal practice, you will provide overnight emergency and inpatient care, supported by an experienced and welcoming veterinary team.

The practice has an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality veterinary care, with experienced clinicians, including several certificate holders, and a skilled team of RVNs and support colleagues.

The position offers a high degree of clinical autonomy, making it particularly appealing to a confident Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys emergency and critical care work.

Key highlights include:

• 7 nights on, followed by 14 nights off, offering an exceptional work-life balance.
• Working hours of 6.15pm to 8.15am.
• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Primarily small animal work within a practice that is approximately 95% companion animal.
• The opportunity to work independently overnight, with support from an experienced wider veterinary team.
• Access to modern diagnostic, surgical and hospitalisation facilities.
• The opportunity to join a growing practice ahead of the opening of its new veterinary hospital.
• Accommodation may be available, subject to availability.

Although the role is predominantly small animal focused, candidates with additional large animal experience are also encouraged to apply.

Modern Facilities and an Exciting Future

The practice is currently undergoing a significant period of investment and expansion, with a new veterinary hospital due to open in January 2027.
The development will provide outstanding facilities to support the delivery of comprehensive veterinary care, including:

• Six consulting rooms.
• Four operating theatres.
• Dedicated dog and cat waiting areas.
• Modern inpatient and hospitalisation facilities.
• Dedicated cattery and kennel facilities.
• CT and digital X-ray facilities.
• Dedicated dental facilities.
• Space allocated for future MRI facilities.
• Equine facilities and stabling.
• 24-hour veterinary care.

Given Guernsey's island location, the practice is well equipped to manage a broad range of medical and surgical cases, providing opportunities for vets who enjoy varied and challenging clinical work.

Why Consider Living and Working in Guernsey?

If you're looking to escape the pressures of everyday life and enjoy a different pace, Guernsey offers a fantastic combination of career opportunities, natural beauty and quality of life.

Located just off the coast of France, the island combines stunning scenery with a welcoming community and convenient connections to the UK.
Some of the benefits of island living include:

• Beautiful sandy beaches, coastal walks and breathtaking scenery.
• An outstanding outdoor lifestyle, with opportunities for watersports, sailing and exploring neighbouring islands.
• A welcoming community and a safe, family-friendly environment.
• Excellent schools and a high standard of living.
• A favourable tax environment, with a standard income tax rate of 20% and no VAT.
• Convenient transport connections to the UK, with flights taking as little as 40 minutes.
• With 14 nights off between shifts, you'll have the freedom to make the most of everything the island has to offer, whether that's enjoying the outdoors, spending time with family or travelling.

Salary and Benefits

Alongside a competitive salary dependent on experience, the successful candidate can expect an excellent benefits package, including:

• 7 nights on, 14 nights off rota.
• CPD allowance of £2,250 per annum, with additional training support following successful completion of probation.
• Paid flights.
• Accommodation potentially available, subject to availability.
• Work permit costs funded.
• Paid annual leave, including Guernsey's nine bank holidays.
• RCVS membership and two additional professional membership subscriptions paid.
• VDS cover.
• Health Cash Plan covering a range of health and wellbeing treatments.
• Enhanced family leave policies.
• Discounted veterinary services and products.
• Company sick pay.
• Annual salary reviews.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Additional employee discounts and benefits.
• Who Are We Looking For?
• We are keen to hear from experienced Veterinary Surgeons who:
• Are confident managing small animal emergency and out-of-hours cases.
• Can work independently and make sound clinical decisions.
• Have strong communication skills and a compassionate approach to patient care.
• Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a supportive veterinary team.
• Are interested in relocating to Guernsey or exploring a new lifestyle and career opportunity.
• Experience in emergency and critical care would be particularly advantageous, although applications from confident small animal clinicians with relevant experience are welcomed.

Interested in Finding Out More?

Whether you're actively looking for a new OOH position or simply curious about the possibility of living and working in Guernsey, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact Prospect Health today for a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity, the benefits package and what a move to island life could look like for you.