Vet Surgeon

Vets Now; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Seven weeks leave (pro rata)

Staff pet care discount

Professional membership fees

Vets Now Rewards

Job summary

Vets Now Hemel Hempstead is recruiting Vet Surgeons for emergency and critical care. You can choose between a permanent role or a 12-month fixed-term contract. The position involves an average of 40 hours per week across weekday nights, weekend days and nights on a 1:2 rota, with bank holidays shared.

You’ll join an experienced ECC team with nurses holding VNCertECC and PGCert in ECC, delivering a varied caseload with a strong private patient base and supportive development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Work as Vet Surgeon in emergency and critical care.
• 40 hours per week on a 1:2 rota including weekday nights, weekend days and nights, with bank holiday work.
• Rotas rotate four weekly cycle; option to choose permanent or 12‑month FTC.
• Supportive clinical team with ECC specialists and experienced nurses.

Job description

Permanent or 12-month Fixed Term Contract

Now for emergency and critical care at Vets Now Hemel Hempstead

At Vets Now Hemel Hempstead, our committed team of vet surgeons, registered veterinary nurses, animal care assistants and receptionists work hard through the nights, weekends and bank holidays to ensure sick and injured pets get the very best care when daytime vets are closed.

We’re looking for Vet Surgeons to join our team, with the opportunity to choose between a permanent position or a 12-month fixed term contract.

Now for work-life balance

We appreciate that one size doesn’t fit all, which is why we offer different rota options depending on the type of contract you’re looking for, and we’re also open to part‑time applicants.

Permanent

This role consists of working an average of 40 hours per week across weekday nights, weekend days and nights on a 1:2 rotation, as well as a share of bank holidays – never working more than three nights in a row. The rota pattern will rotate on a four-week basis.

12-month Fixed Term Contract

Also working an average of 40 hours per week and rotating every four weeks, the FTC offers two rota options:

Option 1:

Weekday nights, weekend days and nights on a 1:2 rotation, as well as a share of bank holidays – never working more than three nights in a row.

Option 2:

Every Sunday 08:30–19:30, plus two weekday nights per week. The exact weekday nights are flexible, allowing you to find a pattern that works around your commitments.

Both FTC patterns include a share of bank holidays.

Whether you’re looking for a long‑term career with Vets Now or a fixed‑term opportunity with greater choice around your rota, we can offer an option to suit where you are in your career.

Now for an experienced ECC team

You’ll be joining an experienced and supportive clinical team, including multiple nurses who hold VNCertECC certificates. Our vet team brings a wealth of ECC experience, with one of our vets holding a PGCert in ECC and another currently completing their Medicine Certificate.

With a 99% private caseload and high levels of pet insurance, you’ll have the opportunity to manage a varied and clinically rewarding caseload while continuing to develop your emergency and critical care skills.

Now for rewards and benefits

Our benefits package includes, but is not limited to:

• Private medical insurance
• Seven weeks pro rata annual leave
• Up to 50% discounted staff pet care
• Professional membership fees
• Vets Now For You – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers

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.