Part-Time Evening/Emergency Vet Surgeon – Backshift

Vets Now; Witham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing programme

Paternity and adoption pay

Birthday day off

Annual leave

Job summary

Vets Now Witham invites applications from veterinary surgeons for a part-time backshift role within our emergency and critical care setting. The position focuses on a rotating 4-week schedule with weeknights, weekends, and bank holidays, delivering high-quality patient care.

Join a friendly, supportive team providing ongoing mentorship, professional development, and access to specialist training as part of our Witham practice between Chelmsford and Colchester.

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinary surgeon with registration in good standing (RCVS).
• Experience in emergency/ referral or ECC setting preferred.
• Ability to work independently on backshifts and multi-pet caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care during backshift hours.
• Collaborate with on-call team to manage emergencies and complex cases.
• Contribute to training and mentorship within the Witham ECC team.
• Participate in a 4-week rolling rota including weeknights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Veterinary surgery

Backshift work

Education

BVetMed or equivalent

Tools

RCVS registration

Job description

Vets Now Witham invites applications from veterinary surgeons for a part-time backshift role within our emergency and critical care setting. The position focuses on a rotating 4-week schedule with weeknights, weekends, and bank holidays, delivering high-quality patient care.

Join a friendly, supportive team providing ongoing mentorship, professional development, and access to specialist training as part of our Witham practice between Chelmsford and Colchester.