Vet Surgeon

Vets Now; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Seven weeks pro rata annual leave

Staff pet care discounts

Professional membership fees

Job summary

Vets Now Hull is seeking Veterinary Surgeons to join our emergency team, delivering urgent care when daytime vets are closed. We offer full-time or part-time roles with flexible patterns and a 1:2 weekend rota including nights and days.

Join a highly experienced nursing team with ECC-qualified nurses and supported career development. We provide a strong benefits package and opportunities for progression within a fast-paced emergency setting.

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinary surgeon eligible for UK practice.
• Willing to work rota including nights and weekends.
• Ability to work in emergency setting and stay composed under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency veterinary care as part of the Hull team.
• Work across nights, weekends and bank holidays.
• Collaborate with nursing staff to deliver high-quality patient care.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Surgical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

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

Now for emergency and critical care at Vets Now Hull

At Vets Now Hull, our experienced team of vet surgeons and registered veterinary nurses 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 Veterinary Surgeons to join our team, on a full-time or part-time basis, providing emergency care when it’s needed the most.

Now for work-life balance

We appreciate that one size doesn’t fit all, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working patterns to suit your individual circumstances. Whether you’re looking to balance work with other commitments or simply want greater flexibility in your working week, we’re happy to have a conversation about what could work for you.

For those looking for a full-time role, this consists of an average of 40 hours per week, typically across three shifts per week, including a 1:2 weekend rota with a mix of nights and days.

Whatever your circumstances, we’d love to explore how we can make a role at Vets Now Hull work for you.

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, progression opportunities and on-going coaching from Senior Vet Susana.

You’ll also benefit from working alongside an exceptionally experienced nursing team, with several nurses having been with Vets Now for 15 and 20 years, and all nurses holding ECC certificates.

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.