Night Veterinary Surgeon(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Why This Role Stands Out

This isn’t just another shift-based veterinary job. It’s an opportunity to build a meaningful career in a supportive, well-equipped 24-hour hospital while maintaining a strong work-life balance with a unique rota (1 week on, 2 weeks off).

 What You’ll Get

 Health & Wellbeing

• Private medical insurance and health cash plan from your first day
  24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support
  Life assurance (3x annual salary)

 Professional Support

• Paid memberships: RCVS, VDS, and BVA
  Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance available
  Opportunities for sabbaticals based on service length

 Lifestyle Benefits

• Cycle to Work scheme
  Interest-free season ticket loans
  Staff discounts on Medivet services and products

 About You

You’re a qualified Veterinary Surgeon (MRCVS registered or eligible) with experience in emergency and critical care (ECC). Beyond clinical skills, you bring a genuine commitment to patient care and enjoy working both independently and as part of a team.

 Your Day-to-Day Role

In this position, you will:

• Provide high-quality emergency and critical care during consults and surgical procedures
  Create personalised treatment plans and communicate effectively with pet owners
  Work independently as a sole-charge ECC vet during night shifts
  Collaborate with a skilled Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
  Contribute to knowledge-sharing and team development within the wider Medivet community

 About the Practice – Sutton 24h

Medivet Sutton is a busy, well-established 24-hour veterinary hospital offering continuous care.

• Daytime team includes five experienced vets ensuring strong clinical continuity
  Three dedicated night teams provide structured and focused overnight care
  Supportive, close-knit team culture with excellent collaboration
  Strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and manageable workloads

 About Medivet

Medivet operates over 400 veterinary practices across the UK and Europe. The organization focuses on delivering high-quality care not only to patients but also to its staff—providing the tools, flexibility, and support needed to grow professionally.

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