OOH ECC Vet Surgeon — Flexible Hours

inspiring vet care; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£10,000 recognition bonus

£5,000 relocation allowance

CPD allowance 1500 GBP plus 35 paid H

ECC certificate support

Private medical insurance

Seven weeks pro rata annual leave

Staff pet care discount

Professional membership fees

Job summary

Vets Now Gateshead are seeking an Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeon to join our busy ECC clinic on a full-time basis. Based in a PDSA host practice, you’ll handle a high‑caseload emergency service and develop your ECC expertise.

We offer a generous package including relocation allowance, recognition bonus, CPD allowance, private medical insurance, extensive annual leave and flexible working options to fit your life. Salary up to £80,000 per annum DOE.

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinary surgeon with registration to practice.
• Experience in emergency and critical care.
• Willingness to work out-of-hours and adapt to flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality emergency and critical care during shifts.
• Manage a high caseload within the ECC clinic.
• Collaborate with the host practice and wider Vets Now team to optimise patient care.

Skills

Emergency & Critical Care

Veterinary surgery

Education

DVM/BVMS or equivalent veterinary degree

Job description

Vets Now Gateshead are seeking an Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeon to join our busy ECC clinic on a full-time basis. Based in a PDSA host practice, you’ll handle a high‑caseload emergency service and develop your ECC expertise.

We offer a generous package including relocation allowance, recognition bonus, CPD allowance, private medical insurance, extensive annual leave and flexible working options to fit your life. Salary up to £80,000 per annum DOE.