Job Overview
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Date Posted
February 7, 2026
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Expiration date
May 24, 2026
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Qualification
Doctorate Degree
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Job Description
A Role Designed Around Your Lifestyle
Imagine working one focused week delivering life-saving emergency care, followed by three full weeks completely free. This Night Veterinary Surgeon position at Medivet Thurmaston offers a unique 7-on / 21-off rota, giving you predictable clinical blocks and extended time to travel, rest, or pursue personal interests—while maintaining a stable and rewarding ECC career.
Based at our purpose-built 24-hour hospital opened in 2024, you’ll have access to modern facilities and the autonomy that comes with a sole-charge night role.
The Clinical Environment
You’ll be working in a fully equipped emergency setting with the tools needed to deliver high-quality care, including:
- Advanced ultrasound
- Orthopaedic surgical equipment
- Digital and dental radiography
- Endoscopy
- Tonometry
- Modern inpatient and surgical facilities
This environment supports confident clinical decision-making and efficient emergency treatment when patients need it most.
Your Key Responsibilities
In this position you will:
- Provide emergency and critical care consultations and surgical treatment
- Manage a varied overnight caseload independently
- Stabilise and treat urgent and complex cases
- Create clear treatment plans and communicate effectively with pet owners
- Maintain professional and regulatory standards at all times
- Share knowledge and contribute to the wider Medivet clinical community
About You
Essential requirements
- Qualified Veterinary Surgeon registered with RCVS (MRCVS)
- Strong all-round medical and surgical capability
- Previous emergency or critical care experience
- Confidence working in a sole-charge environment
Personal qualities
- Calm and decisive under pressure
- Compassionate approach to patient and client care
- Team-focused and committed to clinical excellence
Salary
- Prorated salary based on 24.5 hours per week
- Up to £45,937.50 per year
- Equivalent full-time salary: £75,000 FTE
- Employees in the UK must receive a written statement outlining pay and working hours from day one of employment.
Benefits Package
Health & Wellbeing
- Private medical insurance and health cash plan from the first day
- 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
- Life assurance (three times salary)
- Employers have a legal duty to support employee health, safety and welfare at work.
Annual Leave
Learning & Professional Development
- £1,500 CPD allowance with three paid CPD days annually
- Access to internal training and clinical communities
- Funded certificates and structured career progression
Veterinary professionals must meet continuing professional development expectations set by their regulator.
Professional standards overview
Additional Support
- RCVS, VDS and BVA professional fees covered
- Relocation assistance where applicable
- Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates
- Sabbatical opportunities linked to service length
- UK employers sponsoring overseas workers must meet sponsorship and compliance requirements.
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Lifestyle Benefits
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Season ticket loan options
- Staff discounts on Medivet products and services
- Cycle schemes are supported through government initiatives encouraging sustainable commuting.
About Medivet
Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider with more than 400 practices and multiple 24-hour hospitals across the UK and Europe. The organisation combines modern clinical facilities with a strong community culture, giving veterinary professionals the support, time and resources needed to build fulfilling and sustainable careers.
We are committed to delivering the highest standards of care for patients while creating an environment where our teams can grow, develop and make a genuine difference.
