Overview
Join to apply for the Night Veterinary Surgeon - Hart Vets role at IVC Evidensia UK.
Base pay range: Salary up to £70,000 DOE, plus up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance and up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus.
7 Nights On / 14 Nights Off | RCVS Accredited Hospital | Progressive, Family-Oriented Practice
Hart Vets is a family-run practice established in 1993 with a second branch in Waddesdon. We are an RCVS Accredited Hospital and part of the Independent Vet Care group, committed to exceptional standards of care—for our patients and our people.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Working 7 nights on, 14 nights off, alongside a dedicated, experienced night RVN.
* Managing a waking OOH role—handling emergency cases and delivering gold-standard inpatient care.
* Helping grow our out-of-hours offering, currently serving Hart Vets and Croft Vets, with scope to expand.
* Participating in daily clinical handovers and rounds, contributing to a fully integrated, communicative team.
* Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues while continuing to learn and develop your own clinical expertise.
What Sets Us Apart
* State-of-the-art facilities, including DR x-ray, endoscopy, ultrasound, capnography, incubators, and more.
* Separate cat and dog waiting areas to maintain a calm environment.
* Dedicated night nursing team on-site throughout the night.
* Continuity of care, with patients often seeing the same vet each visit.
* A diverse clinical team of 13 vets (10 FTE), with certificates in Surgery, Imaging and General Practice.
* Teaching practice with opportunities for learning at all levels.
* Potential relocation to a new, purpose-built hospital in Bicester as the team grows.
What We’re Looking For
* Enthusiastic, motivated vet who thrives in emergency settings and wants to build something meaningful.
* Organised, compassionate, and team-oriented.
* Comfortable in both consults and theatre, and excited to be part of a progressive hospital practice.
* A mentor and a learner—happy to share knowledge and learn from others.
Benefits
* Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays; birthday holiday entitlement; Private Medical Insurance; 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave and surrogacy pay.
* Wellbeing initiatives and support for staff welfare.
* Professional development: £1,250 CPD allowance with 40 hours CPD leave pro rata; certificate support; learning via the IVC Evidensia Academy; Vetlexicon access; research funding opportunities; Care Fund funding (£1,250 per vet per year).
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme; Quality Improvement Programme.
* Professional memberships and cover: BVA membership, VDS cover, RCVS fees; pension; cycle to work and green car schemes (eligibility); voluntary benefits and retailer discounts; discounted treatment for own pets at IVC Evidensia practices.
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