Night Veterinary Surgeon

purovets; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7 nights on / 14 nights off

Modern hospital facilities

CPD and professional development

Clinical autonomy

Job summary

North London-based independent 24/7 veterinary clinic is seeking an experienced Night Veterinary Surgeon to join its dedicated overnight team. You will handle emergency consultations, stabilise critical cases, and provide overnight inpatient care with strong RVN support.

The role offers a generous rota (7 nights on / 14 nights off), modern facilities including CT, ultrasound and X-ray, and genuine clinical autonomy within a supportive, ethical practice.

Qualifications

• MRCVS registered and confident with emergency/out-of-hours work.
• Experience managing emergency cases and inpatient care.
• Ability to make autonomous decisions overnight with guidance from experienced team.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage emergency consultations and overnight care.
• Stabilise medical and surgical emergencies in the night shift.
• Coordinate handovers with daytime team to ensure continuity of care.
• Utilise advanced diagnostics and surgical facilities as needed.

Skills

MRCVS registered

Emergency & OOH care

Inpatient care

Calm under pressure

Team player

Tools

CT scanner

Ultrasound

X-ray

Job description

Night Veterinary Surgeon

North London | Independent 24/7 Veterinary Clinic | 7 Nights On / 14 Nights Off

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.