Night Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal

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About the role

Here at Abivale Veterinary Group we are looking for a permanent night vet to join our main Abingdon site. The role offers an excellent caseload focused on emergency and critical care, and you will work a 7 on 14 off rota, covering night shifts. You will be supported by a dedicated night RVN who will work closely with you to ensure the highest standards of patient and client care.

Working Pattern

The rota follows a 7 on 14 off pattern with shifts: Monday – Thursday (18:40 – 07:40), Friday (18:40 – 08:00), Saturday (18:00 – 09:00) and Sunday (18:00 – 07:40). Bank holidays will be 18:00 – 07:40.

Responsibilities

  • Provide emergency and critical care to veterinary patients during night shifts.
  • Maintain the highest standards of patient and client care.
  • Work in a 7 on 14 off rota as described above.
  • Collaborate with night RVNs and other team members to manage cases effectively.

Benefits

  • £6.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata).
  • Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday.
  • Private medical insurance.
  • Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay.
  • Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Employee wellbeing initiatives.
  • Non‑accidental injury support.
  • £1,250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid (pro rata).
  • Certificate support.
  • Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy.
  • Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider.
  • Opportunity for research funding for all vets and nurses.
  • £1,000 per annum for the Care Fund.
  • Infection Prevention and Control Programme.
  • Quality Improvement Programme.

Professional Memberships

  • BVA membership.
  • VDS cover.

Colleague Benefits

  • Company pension scheme with contribution from IVC Evidensia.
  • Support for a greener commute via the Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria.
  • Voluntary benefits – flexibility to choose from a range of options.
  • Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers.
  • Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice.

Salary

£50,000 – £65,000 a year (up to £65,000 pro rata, depending on experience).

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Posted: May 20th, 2026