Vet Surgeon

Vets Now; Worcester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Seven weeks annual leave

Staff pet care discount

Professional membership fees

Job summary

Vets Now Worcester is recruiting a Vet Surgeon to join our emergency team and deliver high‑quality care when daytime vets are unavailable. You will operate in a fast-paced setting with a focus on patient welfare and client communication.

The role offers work across weekday nights, weekend days and nights with a share of bank holidays, and we support flexible arrangements including part-time applicants. You will have access to AdvantEdge coaching and ongoing CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• Role is for a Vet Surgeon to join the emergency team.
• 40-hour average week across weekday nights, weekend days and nights, plus bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency veterinary care when daytime vets are closed.
• Develop skills through continuous professional development and AdvantEdge programme.

Job description

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

Now for emergency and critical care at Vets Now Worcester

At Vets Now Worcester, 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 from Senior Vet Nadja.

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.

For further information, please contact Anne in our Talent Team through [e-mail]

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.