Night Veterinary Surgeon - Hart Vets

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

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 a respected 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.

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 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.
• We’re proud to be a teaching practice, encouraging learning at all levels and fostering a growth mindset.
• A potential relocation to a brand new, purpose-built hospital in Bicester is on the horizon—you’ll be 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.
• Someone who is organised, compassionate, and team-oriented.
• A vet who is happy in both consults and theatre, and excited to be part of a progressive, proactive hospital practice.
• A mentor and a learner—equally happy sharing your knowledge and learning from others.

If you’re looking for a night vet role that’s rewarding, impactful and genuinely valued, and you like the sound of shaping the future of OOH at a practice with heart—we’d love to hear from you.

Because our people matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

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

• £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits

• Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
• Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
• Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice