OOH Veterinary Surgeon

Armstrong Vets; Daliburgh; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£2,000 joining reward for direct applc

Up to £1,500 relocation support

Accommodation may be available

Flights paid for

Health Cash Plan

Job summary

Isabelle Vets in Guernsey is seeking a Night Veterinary Surgeon to join our expanding team. This role offers autonomy to work overnight within a supportive, 95% companion animal practice at our new Garenne Park hospital, opening January 2027.

The rota is 7 nights on, 14 nights off, from 6.15pm to 8.15am, with a competitive salary and benefits including a £2,000 joining reward and up to £1,500 relocation support.

Qualifications

• Small animal experience required; large animal experience considered a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Overnight veterinary duties with autonomy.
• Join a 95% companion animal practice.
• Work from 6.15pm to 8.15am.

Skills

Small animal experience

Overnight autonomy

Job description

Isabelle Vets | Guernsey | Permanent | 7 nights on / 14 nights off | Competitive salary + excellent benefits

Looking for something a little different?

Would you thrive with autonomy in your veterinary work, enjoy a fantastic work-life balance and like the idea of living and working on the beautiful island of Guernsey?

Due to expansion and continued growth, Isabelle Vets is looking for a Night Veterinary Surgeon to join our fantastic team.

This is an exciting time to join us, with our brand-new veterinary hospital at Garenne Park, which is due to open in January 2027. Joining us now means you’ll be part of an established practice while also helping to shape the future of our expanding services.

Alongside a competitive salary and excellent benefits, we are offering a £2,000 joining reward and up to £1,500 relocation support for eligible direct applicants.

Accommodation may be available, helping make your move to Guernsey as easy as possible (depending on availability).

The Role

This position offers a great work-life balance, with a rota of 7 nights on followed by 14 nights off, working from 6.15pm to 8.15am.

That means plenty of downtime to enjoy everything Guernsey has to offer, from beautiful beaches and cliff walks to watersports, boat trips and outdoor adventures.

The role will mainly require small animal experience, but if you have large animal experience, we would be interested in speaking to you too.

You’ll receive excellent support from our large, friendly team in our 95% companion animal practice, while having the autonomy to work confidently overnight.

About us

We are a busy, RCVS-accredited first opinion practice with our vets, including several certificate holders, all working to an extremely high standard.

Our skilled team of RVNs, reception and administration colleagues work collaboratively to ensure we provide the best possible service to owners and their pets.

The practice is furnished with the equipment required to investigate and treat conditions medically and surgically, particularly given the geographical limitations around referral.

We are currently undergoing an exciting period of expansion, growth and investment, with our new Garenne Park hospital due to open in January 2027.

Our new practice will include:

• Six consulting rooms
• Four operating theatres
• Dedicated dog and cat waiting areas
• Modern hospitalisation facilities and kennels
• Dedicated cattery
• CT and X-ray facilities
• Space allocated for MRI
• Dedicated equine facilities and stabling
• 24-hour veterinary care

Joining us now means you’ll have the opportunity to help shape how our new practice and services develop as we enter this exciting new chapter.

Interested in finding out more? Visit our website: Home Page

Guernsey is a beautiful island, boasting a rich heritage and culture alongside a laid-back atmosphere and an exceptional quality of life.

It offers an excellent work-life balance, a safe and welcoming environment and is a fantastic place to live for individuals and families.

• Beautiful beaches and stunning cliff walks
• Nature reserves and incredible countryside
• Beach evenings and an outstanding outdoor lifestyle
• Watersports and boat trips to neighbouring islands
• A strong community spirit
• An excellent standard of living
• A fantastic place to live for families

There are good transport links to the UK, with flight times from as little as 40 minutes or ferry sailings from around 3 hours.

Guernsey is also just 70 miles from the coast of England and 30 miles from the coast of France.

Making your move to Guernsey easier

We want your move to island life to be as straightforward as possible.

Available to eligible new starters who apply directly to VetPartners/Isabelle Vets.

• Up to £1,500 relocation support

To help with the costs associated with moving to the island.

• Accommodation may be available (depending on availability)

Giving you time to settle in and find permanent accommodation.

The joining reward and relocation support are available to candidates who apply directly to VetPartners/Isabelle Vets and are not applicable to candidates introduced via recruitment agencies or other third-party recruiters. Full terms and eligibility criteria apply.

Other benefits of living in Guernsey

• A maximum flat rate of 20% tax on all your earnings
• No Road Tax
• No VAT
• 9 bank holidays per year

As proud members of the VetPartners family, our fantastic range of benefits includes:

• Competitive salary - dependent on experience
• £2,000 joining reward for eligible direct applicants
• Up to £1,500 relocation support for eligible direct applicants
• Accommodation may be available (depending on availability)
• Paid holiday including bank holidays (9 bank holidays!)
• CPD allowance of £2,250 per annum and training support, on successful completion of probationary period
• Flights paid for
• Health Cash Plan – wide-ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments, from dentistry to sports massage
• RCVS Membership paid and two other membership subscriptions
• VDS cover
• Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Enhanced colleague discounted veterinary fees, including:
  • £250 towards services and insurance excesses
  • Medications and food at cost price
• Offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
• Company sick pay
• Annual pay reviews
• Focus on employee wellbeing
• Career progression opportunities
• Work permit costs funded

Join an Employer of the Year

Proud winners of Employer of the Year at the Press Business IQ Awards, VetPartners is committed to supporting and developing every member of our team.

If you’re looking for a workplace that genuinely invests in you, offers excellent work-life balance and gives you the opportunity to be part of an exciting period of growth and expansion, we’d love to hear from you.

• Competitive salary - dependent on experience
• Accommodation typically provided for the first six months (depending on availability)
• Paid holiday including bank holidays (9 bank holidays!)
• CPD allowance £2,250 per annum and training support, on successful completion of probationary period
• Flights paid for
• Health Cash Plan - wide-ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments, from dentistry to sports massage
• RCVS Membership paid and two other membership subscriptions
• VDS cover
• Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Enhanced colleague discounted veterinary fees, including:
  • £250 towards services and insurance excesses
  • Medications and food at cost price
• Offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
• Company sick pay
• Colleague engagement survey
• Annual pay reviews
• Focus on employee wellbeing
• Career progression opportunities
• Work permit costs funded