Job Description Exciting Night Veterinary Surgeon Opportunity – 18-Month Fixed Term Are you ready to take on a rewarding night shift role in a state-of-the-art veterinary hospital? We’re searching for a confident and experienced Vet to join our Night Team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract for 18 months. Our purpose-built, RCVS-accredited hospital is the heart of our practice, fully equipped with top-tier diagnostic and surgical tools, allowing you to work to the highest standards. Not only do we provide OOH care for our clients, but we also cover several local practices, offering plenty of exciting cases The Role: As our Night Vet, you'll be supported by an amazing, experienced team Your direct colleagues include two fully qualified RVNs—one Night Nurse working from 19:00-08:00 and a Twilight Nurse staying until 23:00 each evening. You'll hand over to a dedicated In-Patient Vet and Ward Nurse Team in the morning, ensuring excellent continuity of care for our patients. Shift Pattern: 7 nights on, 14 nights off Shift Hours: 19:00 – 08:00 (13 hours awake) This flexible schedule offers you a great work-life balance, giving you plenty of downtime to recharge and enjoy life outside of work About You: We’re looking for a capable all-rounder, confident in sole charge and surgery, with a passion for emergency and critical care cases. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, love rising to the challenge, and always aim for high clinical standards. Strong communication skills and customer service are essential. Why Join Us? We’re dedicated not just to our patients but to our team as well. We cultivate a positive, supportive environment where your wellbeing is a priority. We work hard but have fun along the way, ensuring that everyone feels part of our close-knit, light-hearted team. Located at the foot of the beautiful Chiltern Hills, Aylesbury Vale offers the perfect mix of town life, rural charm, and stunning countryside, with direct train links to London for city adventures Our Great Range of Benefits Includes (Pro Rata): Competitive salary: £60,000-£80,000 (depending on experience) Paid holiday allowance, taken during off weeks Accommodation : A self-contained, self-catered flat available during your “on” week £1,750 CPD allowance per annum Health Shield : Contributions to health and wellbeing treatments (from dentistry to sports massage) RCVS membership paid, plus two other membership subscriptions VDS cover Enhanced parental leave (maternity, paternity, adoption, and more) Discounted veterinary fees Discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment, and more CPD/training support and career progression opportunities Company sick pay Colleague engagement surveys Annual pay reviews Focus on employee wellbeing If you're ready to take on an exciting new challenge with a supportive, dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you