We are committed to providing a high quality, good value and honest veterinary service to all pets, both day and night. All our practices share the same software, so you will have access to your patients’ history at all times; case continuity guaranteed!

We are seeking someone with a passion for emergency and critical care and who thrives working at a gold standard in patient and client care. The successful candidate will have experience in emergency surgery such as including splenectomy, c-section and GDV as well as diagnostics. 

This is a permanent full time role, covering an average of 49 hours a week. The shift pattern consists of 7 nights on, 7 nights off (Monday - Sunday) 7pm - 9am - weekends are included in this pattern. 

This role offers a package of up to £62,000 per annum, depending on experience. This includes housing allowances, vehicle or allowance, CPD allowance + 2 days CPD leave, RCVS, VDS and BVA membership. 

Medivet also offers outstanding career progression, including post-graduate study. We are growing rapidly and it is an exciting time to join us - we encourage growth and development within your role and are truly committed to help our Medivet family members achieve their goals!

Key responsibilities 

• Running the hospital at night alongside a qualified RVN.
• Managing in patients, emergencies and emergency consults. 

Skills and experience

• Ideally holds or studying for an ECC certificate
• Experience with advanced emergency surgery including splenectomy, c-section and GDV
• Experience with diagnostics including abdominal and cardiac ultrasound
• Excellent communication and ability to approach a busy hospital with a calm disposition

The branch

This role is based at our Watford 24-hour hospital in Hertfordshire. It has good transport links from Watford Junction Station, including a direct link to London Euston. 

The Watford region is made up of 19 branches, all of which feed into the 24-hr hospital for out of hour care.