Overview
Salary up to £70,000 DOE, plus relocation allowance up to £5,000 and welcome bonus up to £5,000. 7 Nights On / 14 Nights Off | RCVS Accredited Hospital | Progressive, family-oriented practice.
At Hart Vets, we know that high-quality veterinary care starts with a passionate and supported team. Founded in 1993 as a family-run practice, we’ve grown into an RCVS Accredited Hospital in Bicester, with a second, well-equipped branch in Waddesdon. Now proud members of the Independent Vet Care group, we’ve kept our family-practice feel, and remain fully committed to exceptional standards of care-for our patients and our people.
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Night Vet to join our team and play a key role in the growth and future of our OOH service. This is a unique opportunity to become part of a supportive, forward-thinking and collaborative environment where your voice and ideas are not only heard but valued.
Responsibilities
* 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 and stress-free environment.
* Dedicated night nursing team awake and on-site throughout the night.
* A genuine emphasis on continuity of care—our patients often see the same vet every visit.
* A strong, diverse clinical team of 13 vets (10 FTE), including certificate holders in Surgery, Imaging and General Practice.
* Teaching practice ethos, encouraging learning at all levels and fostering a growth mindset.
* Potential relocation to a brand-new, purpose-built hospital in Bicester on the horizon—part of shaping its future.
What We’re Looking For
* An enthusiastic, motivated vet who thrives in emergency settings and wants to build something meaningful.
* Organised, compassionate, and team-oriented.
* A vet who is happy in both consultations and theatre, and excited to be part of a progressive, proactive hospital practice.
* A mentor and a learner—equally happy sharing knowledge and learning from others.
Benefits
Because our people matter, we offer a range of benefits in addition to a competitive base salary:
* Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays. Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday.
* Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance; Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential helpline); enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay; initiatives focused on employee wellbeing.
* Development: £1,250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata; certificate support; learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy; access to Vetlexicon; research funding opportunities; Care Fund with £1,250 per annum to spend; Infection Prevention and Control Programme; Quality Improvement Programme.
* Professional Memberships: BVA membership; VDS cover; RCVS fees.
* Colleague Benefits: Company pension scheme with employer contribution; Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes; voluntary benefits package; discounts with retailers; discounted treatment for own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice.
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