Vet Surgeon

Vets Now; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Staff pet care discount

Seven weeks annual leave

Maternity/paternity/adoption pay

Professional membership fees

Job summary

Vets Now Peterborough is seeking a Vet Surgeon to join our emergency team, providing care when daytime vets are closed. The role is full-time, averaging 40 hours per week across weekday nights, weekend days and nights, with some bank holidays; part-time applicants are welcome.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including enhanced sick and maternity pay, private medical insurance, seven weeks' annual leave, staff pet care discounts, professional fees, and the AdvantEdge development

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency veterinary care during nights, weekends and holidays.
• Work an average of 40 hours per week across weekday nights, weekend days and nights, with some bank holidays; part-time applicants are welcome.

Job description

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

At Vets Now Peterborough, 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 a Vet Surgeon to join our team, on a full‑time basis, to provide emergency care when it’s needed the 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.