Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Emergency Out of Hours

inspiring vet care; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

CPD allowance

Private medical insurance

VECCS membership

RCVS fees

Pension contributions

Discounted pet care

Seven weeks annual leave

Job summary

Vets Now Doncaster is seeking a Head/Lead Veterinary Surgeon to lead from the front in Emergency & Critical Care. This role blends clinical excellence with leadership to support a high-performing ECC team in Doncaster.

The full-time position averages 40 hours per week, including night shifts and 1:2 weekends, with a highly competitive salary up to £85,000 DOE plus a comprehensive benefits package and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Leadership of an ECC veterinary team.
• Experience with emergency night/weekend shifts.
• Strong clinical excellence and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example to uphold clinical standards across the clinic.
• Support growth, training and wellbeing of the veterinary team.
• Identify development opportunities and shape team progression.
• Champion innovation and service improvements within ECC.

Skills

ECC leadership

Team leadership

Emergency care

Mentorship

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

Vets Now Doncaster are welcoming applications from Out of Hours (OOH) Veterinary Surgeons with a passion for Emergency & Critical Care to lead their team on a full-time basis. Vets Now is the UK’s leading provider of emergency veterinary care, with a nationwide network of out of hours clinics and 24/7 emergency hospitals. As part of Inspiring Vet Care, our teams make a difference to pets and their owners when they need us most.

At Vets Now, we believe that when your purpose is to make a difference, you deserve a team that shares your passion. In our Doncaster clinic, we’re looking for a part-time Head/Lead Veterinary Surgeon to lead from the front - inspiring clinical excellence and guiding a high-performing and collaborative team that supports pets and people when they need it most.

Doncaster has excellent transport connections, rich green spaces and house prices are significantly lower than nearby Leeds and Sheffield. Attractions include the Yorkshire Wildlife Park, and Potteric Carr Nature Reserve.

Lead with Clinical Excellence

As Senior Vet, you’ll lead by example by blending clinical expertise with mentorship and collaboration. You’ll set the tone for quality care, lead in emergency situations, and support the development of your fellow clinicians. You'll have responsibility for:

• Driving and upholding clinical standards across the clinic
• Supporting the growth, training and wellbeing of your veterinary team
• Identifying clinical development opportunities and shaping team progression
• Championing innovation and service improvement within the clinic

This is more than a job. This is a vital leadership role with real impact where your guidance helps shape the future of ECC, while making a difference to patients, clients, and colleagues every day.

Work-Life Balance That Works for You

This full-time role averages 40 hours per week, including:

• Weekday nights and 1:2 weekends (mix of nights and days)
• Night shifts 1900-0830, Saturday day 1200-1930 and Sunday day 0830-1930
• Shared bank holidays
• No more than three consecutive nights
• Protected time for leadership duties and meetings

We understand that life outside of work matters too. That’s why we offer flexibility and can explore part‑time arrangements, depending on clinic requirements because your balance is our priority.

Rewarding Work, Your Way

We look after you, so you can look after them, by offering a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Up to £85,000 salary DOE
• £10,000 Recognition Bonus
• Up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance
• Seven weeks pro rata annual leave
• £1,875 CPD allowance + 35 paid CPD hours (pro rata)
• RCVS fees, VECCS membership, and VDS cover
• Private medical insurance
• Family-friendly policies - enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
• Leadership Development Programme
• Access to our AdvantEdge clinical training platform
• Standard pension contributions (5% employee / 3% employer)
• Up to 50% discounted pet care

Support That Sets You Up for Success

You’re never alone at Vets Now: on‑shift you’ll work alongside a registered vet nurse, an animal care assistant and a receptionist, and you can contact any of our clinics or referral centres across the UK at any time, day or night, if you need to discuss a particular case or share ideas.

You’ll also be supported by our Support Office in Dunfermline, where our teams work behind the scenes to help you thrive. Our Call Handlers and Customer Care Advisors ensure you can focus on what matters most – the patients.

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world‑class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

Salary up to £85,000 DOE per annum