At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide emergency care and support for hospitalised pets during night shifts.
- Company: Join Elizavet, a compassionate independent veterinary clinic in North London.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, CPD support, and a generous 7 on, 14 off rota.
- Other info: Be part of a close-knit team that values kindness and integrity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference to pets' lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: MRCVS registered with experience in emergency care preferred.
The predicted salary is between 47138 - 57613 £ per year.
Elizavet is looking for an experienced and compassionate Night Veterinary Surgeon to join our growing 24/7 team in North London. Based at our modern independent clinic on Belsize Road, near Kilburn High Road, Elizavet provides first-opinion care, referral services, advanced diagnostics, surgery and emergency treatment under one roof. We are proud to be a friendly, ethical and progressive veterinary clinic with empathy, quality, integrity and compassion at the heart of everything we do.
This is an exciting opportunity for a confident vet who enjoys emergency and inpatient care, values clinical freedom, and wants to work in a supportive, well-equipped independent practice.
The role
- Managing emergency consultations and urgent cases overnight
- Providing excellent inpatient care and monitoring
- Stabilising medical and surgical emergencies
- Communicating clearly and compassionately with clients during stressful situations
- Working closely with our day team to ensure seamless handovers and continuity of care
- Using our advanced facilities to support confident clinical decision-making
- Helping maintain the high standards of care that Elizavet is known for
About Elizavet
Elizavet is an independent veterinary clinic serving Camden, Kilburn, Hampstead, West Hampstead, Belsize Park, St John’s Wood, Maida Vale, Queen’s Park and the wider North London community. Our clinic offers a comprehensive range of services, including GP care, emergency care, first and second opinions, referral services, orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, diagnostic imaging, physiotherapy and hydrotherapy. Our facilities include consultation rooms, surgical theatres, a dental theatre, X-ray, CT, ultrasound, physiotherapy space and separate intensive care areas for dogs, cats and infectious patients. We are a close, committed team who believe pets should be treated as part of the family, and clients should feel understood, supported and informed at every stage of their pet’s care.
What we’re looking for
- MRCVS registered
- Confident with emergency and out-of-hours work
- Comfortable with sole-charge decision-making overnight
- Calm, practical and compassionate under pressure
- Skilled at client communication
- Committed to high clinical standards and excellent patient care
- A strong team player who values clear handovers and collaboration
Experience in ECC, emergency practice, hospital work or sole-charge night work would be highly desirable, but we are open to speaking with vets who have the right attitude, confidence and clinical foundations.
What we offer
- 7 nights on, 14 nights off rota
- A modern, well-equipped independent clinic
- Supportive day team and experienced clinical colleagues
- Varied emergency, inpatient and referral caseload
- Opportunity to work with advanced diagnostics and surgical facilities
- A compassionate, ethical and progressive working environment
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience
- CPD support and ongoing professional development
- A team culture built around kindness, quality and integrity
Why join us?
At Elizavet, you will be part of one of London’s independent veterinary clinics, with the facilities and ambition of a larger hospital but the culture and personal approach of an independent practice. You will have the opportunity to make a genuine difference to pets and their owners when they need us most, while enjoying a rota that gives you meaningful time off between shifts.
Apply
To apply, please send your CV and a short covering note to [email]. We would love to hear from experienced night vets, ECC vets, or confident veterinary surgeons looking to develop their emergency and critical care experience in a supportive independent clinic.
Pay: Up to £75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
Night Veterinary Surgeon | 7 On, 14 Off | Up to £70,000 DOE in London employer: Elizavet
Elizavet is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity for Night Veterinary Surgeons to thrive in a supportive and compassionate environment. With a modern, well-equipped clinic in North London, we prioritise employee growth through ongoing professional development and a culture built on kindness and integrity. Our 7 nights on, 14 nights off rota ensures that you have meaningful time off to recharge while making a genuine impact on the lives of pets and their owners.
