OOH/Emergency Night Vet
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Position Overview & Specifications
Wood Veterinary Group have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Night Vet to join our progressive and dedicated OOH team on the edge of the beautiful Cotswolds, with good motorway access to the South West, London and the North.
The role is based within our RCVS Accredited Small Animal Hospital and Emergency Services Clinic. We offer a challenging and varied caseload, supporting numerous other practices in the county, as well as our own clients. You will lead our dedicated night nurses, and be supported by 20 small animal day vets, including various certificate holders.
You will need to be a positive team player with great client skills; a confident and thorough approach in dealing with all emergency medical and surgical procedures.
For the right candidate we can be flexible with working patterns, offering full or part time hours.
* Competitive salary up to £72,500 depending on experience and further qualifications
* 22 nights holiday (in B/H)
* CPD worth £1,750 with £2,500 for advanced qualifications
* RCVS Fees paid, and two other membership subscriptions
* Company sick pay 2 weeks full pay, 4 weeks half pay
* Salary sacrifice L&G Company Pension Scheme
* Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
* Generous Companion Animal discount scheme
* Health Shield - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments, from dentistry to sports massage
* My Benefits - various discounts including gym memberships and retail
* Career progression opportunities
* Annual pay reviews
Please forward CV and covering letter to Emma McEwan, Practice Manager
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £55,000.00-£72,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Gloucester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: ECC 0323
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for OOH/Emergency Night Vet roles across Wood Veterinary Group Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £55,000 - £72,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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