Vet Surgeon

Vets Now; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£10,000 recognition bonus

Relocation allowance up to £5,000

Private medical insurance

Seven weeks pro rata annual leave

Staff pet care discount up to 50%

Professional membership fees

Job summary

Vets Now Chesterfield is seeking a veterinary surgeon with a passion for emergency and critical care to join our busy OOH team. The role offers a flexible full-time or part-time arrangement with a stated 40-hour average per week across weekday nights, weekend days and nights, plus a share of bank holidays.

Exceptional benefits include a generous relocation package and a substantial recognition bonus. We are committed to development with AdvantEdge coaching and ongoing CPD.

Qualifications

• Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeon role in Emergency and Critical Care.
• Full-time or part-time hours available.
• Average 40 hours per week across shifts, including nights and weekends.

Skills

Emergency & Critical Care

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

Plus £10,000 Recognition Bonus and up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance

Now for emergency and critical care at Vets Now Chesterfield

Vets Now Chesterfield are welcoming applications from Out of Hours (OOH) Veterinary Surgeons with a passion for Emergency and Critical Care to join their team on a full-time or part-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.

Now for work-life balance

This role consists of working an average of 40 hours per week across weekday nights, weekend days and nights, as well as a share of bank holidays – never working more than three nightshifts in a row. We appreciate that one size doesn’t fit all and are happy to consider part-time applicants.

Now for enhanced rewards and benefits

Our exceptional benefits package includes, but is not limited to:

• Enhanced company sick, maternity, paternity and adoption pay schemes
• Private medical insurance
• Seven weeks pro rata annual leave
• Up to 50% discounted staff pet care
• Professional membership fees

Now for development and on-going coaching

Working in an emergency setting, will sharpen and develop your veterinary skills. We invest heavily in the continuous professional development of all our people, and, as a Vet Surgeon you will have access to professional qualifications and our AdvantEdge programme, progression opportunities, and on-going coaching.

Now for innovation

Our AdvantEdge programme includes a one-week hands-on practical training, followed by 20 hours of flexible case-based e-learning completed at your pace. This blended approach is designed to help you start your career at Vets Now with confidence.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those from diverse and minority groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we encourage candidates with disabilities and health conditions to apply and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.