Small Animal OOH Vet & Weekend Vet

Looking for night work, weekend shifts or a mix of both? Let’s talk about what works for you.

We’re looking for an OOH Vet and a Weekend Vet to join Bishopton Vets, our friendly, independent practice in Ripon, North Yorkshire. With a well‑equipped hospital, an experienced team and flexible working patterns, there’s plenty of scope to find your fit.

We’re seeking small animal vets, ideally with a couple of years’ postgraduate experience. What matters most is a passion for excellent patient care, motivation and the confidence to manage your own caseload, with the support of our wider team.

You’ll provide emergency care and look after our hospital inpatients overnight, using your clinical judgement and making key decisions with an RVN on‑site at all times.

We’re open to discussing full‑time or part‑time working patterns and how night shifts could fit around your commitments. Let us know what you’re looking for, and we’ll explore the options together.

We’re also looking for a vet to help cover our weekends, and we’re flexible about how that could look. Whether you’re interested in regular Saturdays, Sundays, both days or a full weekend every few weeks, we’d love to hear from you. If you have another pattern in mind, let’s talk about what could work.

If a combination of OOH and weekend work appeals, we’re happy to discuss that too. You don’t need to be available for both roles to apply.

• RVN on‑site at all times, with a twilight RVN and auxiliary covering the back shift
• Morning and evening handovers for the OOH team
• Fully equipped hospital with an on‑site lab, ultrasound, scopes and complete surgical kit
• On‑site accommodation available if needed

When Bishopton Vets first opened its doors in 1943, we were a small practice serving rural North Yorkshire. Fast forward 80+ years, and we’re now one of the region’s largest independent practices – but our heart hasn’t changed. We remain rooted in our community, guided by our values, and proud to be independently owned and run.

Our RCVS‑accredited veterinary hospital in Ripon serves as the central hub for our farm and pig team, and provides 24/7 emergency care for pet owners. Supported by four welcoming branch surgeries in Thirsk, Northallerton, Easingwold, and Pateley Bridge, the hospital also offers advanced referral services, including orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, ultrasound, cardiology, ophthalmology, and laparoscopy.

In our small animal department, we are proud to be an ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic and Zero Pain accredited, reflecting our commitment to excellence, comfort, and the highest standards of care for every patient.

We don’t just talk about values – we live them. Our CARES vision guides everything we do:
Clinical Excellence, Adaptability, Respect, Education, and Sustainability.

• Join a 16‑strong FTE small animal vet team, including RCVS Advanced Practitioners and certificate holders in small animal surgery (soft tissue & orthopaedics), feline medicine, chronic pain management & acupuncture, and small animal practice.

• Ongoing professional development is fully supported, with mentorship, training, and access to the latest techniques and best practices.

• Regular journal clubs, clinical governance meetings, case discussions, and clinical club sessions ensure knowledge is shared and outcomes are continually improved.

• Excellent facilities and equipment, including upgraded ultrasound, laparoscopy, video endoscopy, an in‑house lab, and a weekly visiting CT service.

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