At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage emergency consultations and provide overnight care for inpatients.
- Company: Independent 24/7 veterinary clinic in North London with a friendly culture.
- Benefits: Up to £75,000 salary, 7 nights on / 14 nights off rota, and CPD opportunities.
- Other info: Join a progressive team focused on patient care over corporate targets.
- Why this job: Enjoy clinical autonomy and work with advanced facilities in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: MRCVS registered with experience in emergency and inpatient care.
The predicted salary is between 45293 - 55359 £ per year.
An exceptional opportunity for an experienced vet looking for a high-quality night role with genuine time off between shifts.
Why this role stands out:
- 7 nights on / 14 nights off – a genuinely attractive rota offering substantial time away from work and excellent work-life balance.
- Up to £75,000 salary, depending on experience.
- Clinical freedom and autonomy – take ownership of emergency and inpatient cases overnight, supported by an experienced nursing team.
- Modern, hospital-level facilities – including CT, ultrasound, X-ray, dedicated theatres and separate intensive-care areas.
- Independent practice culture – a friendly, ethical and progressive environment where patient care comes before corporate targets.
- Varied and interesting caseload – emergency, critical care, inpatient, surgical and referral cases, with the equipment and facilities to support confident clinical decision-making.
The Role:
An established independent 24/7 veterinary clinic in North London is looking for an experienced Night Veterinary Surgeon to join its dedicated out-of-hours team. Working a 7 nights on / 14 nights off rota, you will manage emergency consultations, stabilise medical and surgical emergencies, provide overnight care for inpatients and make confident clinical decisions when it matters most. You will work closely with experienced RVNs and the daytime clinical team, ensuring excellent handovers and continuity of care. The clinic offers a broad caseload across emergency, first-opinion and referral work, supported by advanced diagnostics including CT, ultrasound and X-ray, surgical facilities and dedicated intensive-care areas.
About You:
We are looking for a vet who is:
- MRCVS registered and confident with emergency and out-of-hours work.
- Comfortable making sole‑charge clinical decisions overnight.
- Calm, practical and compassionate under pressure.
- Experienced in inpatient care and emergency case management.
- A strong communicator and team player.
Experience in ECC, emergency practice, hospital work or sole‑charge night work would be highly desirable, although confident vets with strong clinical foundations are encouraged to apply.
What's on Offer:
- 7 nights on / 14 nights off
- Up to £75,000, dependent on experience
- Modern, well-equipped independent clinic
- Advanced diagnostics and surgical facilities
- Supportive RVN and daytime clinical team
- Varied emergency, inpatient and referral caseload
- CPD and professional development
- Genuine clinical autonomy
- A kind, ethical and progressive working environment
If you're looking for a night role that combines excellent facilities, clinical freedom and a genuinely attractive rota, this could be an excellent next step.
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