Night Veterinary Surgeon - Oxford

purovets; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Oxfordshire is seeking a Night Veterinary Surgeon to join their new out-of-hours service. This role offers a competitive salary up to £80,000 and promotes excellent work-life balance with a 7 nights on/14 nights off rota. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of three years of experience in veterinary medicine and a passion for emergency care. The supportive team ensures consistent development opportunities and a fulfilling working environment.

Benefits

Salary up to £80,000

Excellent work–life balance

Supportive team environment

State-of-the-art facilities

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience handling emergency cases independently.
• Confident in managing emergency and critical care cases.

Responsibilities

• Work as a Night Veterinary Surgeon within a dedicated out-of-hours service.
• Manage emergency and critical care cases overnight.
• Provide regular scheduled breaks throughout shifts.

Skills

Emergency and Critical Care

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Education

Minimum of three years’ experience

Tools

Veterinary medical equipment

Job description

Night Veterinary Surgeon – Oxfordshire

Salary up to £80,000 | 7 Nights On / 14 Nights Off

• Supportive ECC environment with a highly experienced team of Registered Veterinary Nurses
• State‑of‑the‑art, 24‑hour practice and a newly opening dedicated night service
• Strong focus on development and wellbeing, with regular breaks and ongoing clinical support
• Excellent work–life balance with a 7 nights on / 14 nights off rota
• Competitive salary up to £80,000 per annum for experienced Night Veterinary Surgeons

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a modern, forward‑thinking practice in Oxfordshire as part of a newly opening night service. This role offers the chance to work within a supportive, permanent team where clinicians are genuinely valued and encouraged to thrive.

The practice operates a 24‑hour service and provides excellent support for professional development, making this an ideal opportunity for Veterinary Surgeons currently working in Emergency and Critical Care, or those looking to transition into ECC. A strong emphasis is placed on work–life balance, team collaboration, and job satisfaction.

The Role

• Night Veterinary Surgeon within a dedicated out‑of‑hours service
• 7 nights on / 14 nights off rota providing excellent work–life balance
• Managing emergency and critical care cases overnight
• Working alongside a highly experienced team of Registered Veterinary Nurses
• Regular scheduled breaks throughout shifts
• Supported learning environment with opportunities to develop ECC skills

Applicants should have a minimum of three years’ experience and be confident handling emergency cases independently.

What’s On Offer

• Salary up to £80,000 per annum
• Excellent work–life balance
• Friendly, experienced, and supportive team
• State‑of‑the‑art facilities and equipment
• A fast‑paced yet rewarding working environment
• Strong focus on wellbeing and job satisfaction

The Practice

This is a progressive, friendly, and award‑winning independent veterinary group with a reputation for delivering outstanding care across the UK. Guided by their core values — Caring, Professional, Service — the group is committed to providing the highest standards of veterinary care while empowering and developing their teams.

The practice offers a diverse and stimulating caseload and actively supports further qualifications and professional interests, including but not limited to soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, internal medicine, ultrasound, ophthalmology, critical care, dermatology, exotics, and customer service.

Why Join?

Founded in 2006, the group remains proudly independent and is still led by its two founding veterinary surgeons, whose hands‑on experience shapes a genuinely supportive and clinician‑led environment. They understand what it takes to build a fulfilling, sustainable career in veterinary medicine and invest heavily in their people.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon who is passionate about emergency care, professional growth, and being part of a team where their contribution truly matters. Apply now to join a practice that values excellence, wellbeing, and progression.

Contact

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Megan on 01904 570056 or email [e-mail].

To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/.

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.

Ref no: JOB-56543