Permanent Small Animal Night Vet – Independent Practice
Location: Hook Norton Veterinary Group, OX15 5DG. Shift pattern: 1:3 weeks – 7 nights on, 14 nights off (6pm to 8am). Salary range: £68‑73k per annum.
Hook Norton Veterinary Group is a proudly independent practice delivering exceptional 24‑hour care across small animal, equine, and farm. With a dedicated Night Vet and Nurse Team, we provide round the clock support exclusively for our own clients, ensuring manageable caseloads and true continuity of care. As a Night Vet, you’ll enjoy real clinical freedom, handling everything from inpatients to unexpected overnight emergencies. Your shift runs from a 6pm handover through evening consults and ward rounds, settling into night checks before finishing at 8am with a smooth morning handover. Enjoy a highly attractive 1‑week‑on, 2‑weeks‑off rota that gives you the space to recharge and live life fully.
What you’ll be doing:
- Providing continuous overnight care for hospitalised small animal patients
- Managing emergency cases for our clients, with clinical freedom and support where needed
- Carrying out initial evening consults, ward rounds, regular checks, monitoring and discharges
- Working closely with our experienced Night Nurse Team to deliver calm, consistent care
- Preparing clear clinical notes and handovers to support seamless continuity of care
- Helping ensure the hospital is well prepared for the day team each morning
Essentials:
- At least 3 years’ UK experience in a Small Animal Vet or Night Vet role
- RCVS registered and confident working sole charge overnight
- Comfortable managing inpatient care and emergency cases
- A calm, compassionate communicator who can support clients sensitively
- Strong clinical judgement, organisation and attention to detail
- Able to work independently while remaining part of a collaborative wider team
- Own transport is essential due to our rural location
Benefits:
- Private Medical Insurance
- On site accommodation available during your shift rotation
- Company pension scheme
- Enhanced policies including holiday, sickness and family leave
- Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Generous staff discounts
- Lots of staff socials and events
- Branded uniform provided
- Free on‑site parking
- Support for professional development and CPD
Please note: we are unable to sponsor visas, so applicants must already be eligible to work in the UK.
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter to careers@hooknortonvets.co.uk. Prefer something more personal? You can also apply by sending a short video to 07883 827400 introducing yourself, why you’re applying, and your relevant experience.
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