Veterinary Surgeon

Vets Now; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing programme

Enhanced sick pay

Enhanced maternity policy

Family-friendly policies

Annual leave

Birthday off

Volunteering days

CPD allowance

ECC certificate support

Edge programmes

Professional fees

Pet care discount

Pension plan

Death in service

Job summary

Vets Now Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join our emergency and critical care team. The role is full-time and based in Hemel Hempstead, with a typical 40-hour week across weeknights and weekend rotations.

A part-time option may be considered depending on clinic needs, and there is a generous relocation allowance available. You will join an experienced ECC team, receive substantial benefits, and have opportunities for professional development through our AdvantEdge programme

Job description

Hemel Hempstead - Veterinary Surgeon

Up to £80,000 DOE pro rata plus benefits

£10,000 pro rata recognition bonus

Up to £5,000 relocation allowance

Opportunity awaits at Vets Now Hemel Hempstead

Vets Now is the UK’s leading provider of Emergency and Critical Care, with a nationwide network of out-of-hours veterinary 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.

We’re looking for a Vet Surgeon to join our welcoming team at Vets Now Hemel Hempstead.

At Vets Now Hemel Hempstead, our committed team of Veterinary Surgeons, Veterinary Nurses, Animal Care Assistants and Receptionists, work to ensure sick and injured pets get the very best care.

Now for work-life balance

This full-time role consists of working an average of 40 hours per week across weeknights, weekend days/nights on a 1:2 rotation, as well as a share of bank holidays.

We can also possibly consider this role on a part-time basis, depending on clinic requirements.

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.

At Vets Now, you will 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

At Vets Now we recognise that our people are what makes us. That’s why we are continuing to invest in first class reward and recognition benefits and initiatives.

• Private medical insurance
• Membership of employee wellbeing programme
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity policy including 6 months full pay
• Family-friendly policies including paternity and adoption pay schemes
• 7 weeks pro rata annual leave
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• Paid volunteering days
• £1500 CPD allowance plus 35 paid hours pro rata
• ECC certificate support – financial and paid study leave
• Access to our Edge programmes
• RCVS fees, VECCS membership, VDS cover
• Vets Now For You – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• UK Standard Pension contributions – 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Up to 50% discounted staff pet care
• Death in service of two times annual salary

Give yourself the AdvantEdge

At Vets Now, we are passionate about training and the ongoing development of our employees. If this vacancy is of interest and you feel you would benefit from an enhanced induction into our business, then the below option may be perfect for you:

AdvantEdge - A programme for talented Vets that will fast track them into a successful emergency role. This programme includes 1 week of hands-on practical training, and 20 hours of flexible case-based e-learning completed at your own 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.