Lead Night Veterinary Surgeon

Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for Emergency and Critical Care?

Looking for a role that offers clinical variety, an excellent work-life balance, and the opportunity to work in one of London's most vibrant locations? We have an exciting opportunity for a Night Veterinary Surgeon to join our dedicated team at our 24-Hour Kensington Hospital.

Join a Leading 24-Hour Veterinary Hospital in the Heart of London

Our Kensington hospital is a modern, well-equipped veterinary facility providing high-quality emergency and out-of-hours care to pets across London. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional patient care, excellent client service, and strong clinical standards around the clock.

As part of a wider network of practices, you'll benefit from complete case continuity, with shared clinical systems giving you instant access to patient histories and treatment records whenever you need them.

A Rewarding Emergency and Critical Care Role

This role is ideal for a Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys the fast-paced nature of emergency medicine and thrives on delivering gold-standard patient and client care.

You'll manage a diverse and interesting caseload, working alongside an experienced and supportive team while utilising modern equipment and facilities to provide the very best outcomes for your patients.

Work-Life Balance Built In

This permanent full-time position offers an attractive night rota of:

7 nights on, 14 nights off

Monday to Sunday

7:00pm – 9:00am shifts

Weekends and Bank Holidays included only if they fall during your scheduled working week

This pattern provides significant time away from work, allowing you to enjoy an exceptional work-life balance while maintaining a rewarding ECC caseload.

Please note that accommodation is not included with this role.

Exceptional Career Development Opportunities

We are passionate about supporting our colleagues to achieve their career ambitions. Whether you're looking to develop your ECC skills, pursue further qualifications, or work towards a certificate, you'll be supported every step of the way.

We offer:

Excellent opportunities for career progression

Support for postgraduate study and certificates

Access to a wide clinical network and expert colleagues

Ongoing professional development and mentoring

A collaborative and supportive working environment

Why Join Us?

Work in a busy and modern 24-hour veterinary hospital

Exciting and varied emergency and critical care caseload

Excellent 7-on, 14-off rota

Strong focus on clinical excellence and patient care

Outstanding career development opportunities

Supportive and experienced team

Central London location with excellent transport links

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon seeking an Emergency and Critical Care role that combines clinical challenge, professional development, and genuine work-life balance in one of London's most sought-after locations

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further please contact Rachel,

rachel.spary@medivet.co.uk

Key Benefits

Private Medical Insurance from day one.

Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service.

Life Assurance 3 x salary.

Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person should you feel you need support.

An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave for you to use as you wish.

Clinical CPD: £1,500 per year.

Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities.

Funded certificate opportunities.

VDS, RCVS and BVA fees paid.

Sabbatical based on length of service.

Interest free Season Ticket Loan.

Cycle to Work scheme.

Discounts on Medivet products and services.

Support for Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visa and relocation support.

Role Accountabilities

• Exceptional care is at the heart of everything we do at Medivet. That’s the care for our patients, our clients and for each other – we really want to make a positive difference through every interaction we have.
• In this role you will:

Deliver exceptional clinical care to your patients during consultations and procedures.

Provide exceptional care to your clients, giving clear updates on patients.

Deliver professional excellence, observing the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance.

Prepare tailored, accurate treatment and care plans for each patient with clear cost estimates.

Engage, mentor and develop your team, enhancing their skills and utilising these in the most effective way.

Complete clinical handover and arrange transfer of any patient needing out of hours or enhanced care.

Pro-actively support and share clinical best practice within and across practices and the wider Medivet community.

Your Skills and Experience

RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon.

Experienced in delivering exceptional care to both patients and clients.

Experienced in working effectively as part of a team.

Able to demonstrate clinical leadership skills.

Experience of implementing a progressive clinical culture.

Experience of supporting nurse consults and schedule 3 procedures, with an understanding of how this contributes to clinic performance and efficiency.

Experienced in using coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of every colleague.

About Us

Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider, with practices across the UK including a number of 24-hour veterinary centres and referral centres. We also have a growing presence overseas with practices in France, Germany and Spain.

We’re proud to support a large, connected and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care that’s always there. That’s more than a strapline for us, we truly believe every interaction we have matters and that we can make a real difference. This is as true for our colleagues as it is for our patients and clients. Being part of Medivet means being part of a forward-thinking and caring environment with the very best equipment and treatment options available, and the very best treatment for you as a valued member of the team.

This is the home of talented people like you who want to stand out in their field and whose compassion for animals goes way beyond their job. Join us and be part of our exciting plans for the future.