Veterinary Surgeon

Vets Now; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick pay

Maternity/Paternity/Adoption pay

Private medical insurance

7 weeks annual leave

Staff pet care discount

Professional membership fees

Job summary

Vets Now Staines is seeking a Vet Surgeon to join our night- and weekend-ready emergency team. You will provide urgent care when daytime vets are closed, supporting sick and injured pets.

The role averages 40 hours per week across weekday nights and a 1:2 rota, with a share of bank holidays. We offer extensive CPD, AdvantEdge progression, and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Veterinary Surgeon role seeking emergency care expertise.
• Experience with emergency/critical care is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency veterinary care when daytime vets are closed.
• Work a 40-hour week across weekday nights and weekend shifts on a 1:2 rotation, including bank holidays.

Skills

Vet Surgeon

Emergency care

Job description

Now for emergency and critical care at Vets Now Staines

At Vets Now Staines, our committed team of Vet Surgeons, 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 on a 1:2 rotation, as well as a share of bank holidays. We appreciate that one size doesn’t fit all and are happy to also 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.

https://www.vets-now.com/careers/vacancies/4280623

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.