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Wood Veterinary Group Limited
Bristol Rd, Quedgeley, Gloucester GL2 4NB, UK
Emergency Night Vet, Gloucestershire

At a glance

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Practice Type: Small Animal Practice
Pay Range: £65,000 - £85,000 per year GBP
Posted on: 12 May 2026
Benefits:
RCVS Fees Funded CPD Discount for own pets Medical Insurance Enhanced Paid Sick Leave Accommodation Pension

Job Description

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 & the North.

 

We are a large, RCVS Accredited Small Animal Hospital and Emergency Services Clinic. We operate from a recently refurbished main hospital which boasts all of the usual toys plus state-of-the-art facilities including 4 theatres, CT, Laparoscopic equipment, rigid and flexible endoscopy, start of the art ultrasound plus much more!

 

We offer a challenging and varied caseload, supporting 15 other local practices, as well as our own clients. As the MRCVS on site, you will lead our dedicated night nurses, and will be supported by 20 small animal day vets, including various certificate holders.

 

You will need to be a positive team player with great client and interpersonal skills; a confident and thorough approach in dealing with all emergency medical and surgical procedures.

 

Whether you are strongly interested or merely curious we would love to meet you and show you around!

 

What We Offer:

  • 7 nights on, 14 off (Monday to Sunday) providing a good work/life balance
  • Competitive Salary to £85,000 per annum DOE and qualifications
  • 6.6 weeks holiday (taken in non working time)
  • £1750 CPD Allowance per annum pro rata with training support
  • Westfield Health membership, with reward discount scheme
  • RCVS, VDS and two other membership subscriptions paid
  • Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, & surrogacy pay
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Company sick pay, 2 weeks full pay and 4 weeks half pay
  • Annual salary reviews
  • Focus on employee wellbeing
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Accommodation locally
  • Generous staff discount scheme for companion animals

 

From an interpersonal team perspective we hold regular events, including a Summer social and Christmas party plus planned and ad hoc events in between. For the last 4 years we have had the pleasure of engaging a visiting pancake chef on Shrove Tuesday, we enjoy informal sweets and treats and have engaged in golf driving range excursions, bowling, darts and pottery painting; there really is something for everyone! 

Please send applications to Practice Manager, emma.mcewan@woodvet.co.uk

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emma.mcewan@woodvet.co.uk
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