Veterinary Surgeon

Vets Now; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced sick pay

Private medical insurance

7 weeks annual leave

Staff pet care discount

Professional membership fees

Job summary

Vets Now Staines is hiring a Vet Surgeon to join our overnight emergency team. The role involves providing emergency care when daytime vets are closed, on a 40-hour week with a 1:2 rota across weekday nights and weekend days and nights, including some bank holidays.

We offer an enhanced benefits package, strong CPD support through AdvantEdge, and tailored development opportunities. Applications from diverse backgrounds are welcome, including candidates seeking part-time options.

Qualifications

• This role requires a qualified Vet Surgeon with UK registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency veterinary care during nights, weekends and bank holidays.
• Work a 40-hour week on a 1:2 rota across weekday nights and weekend days/nights.
• Participate in AdvantEdge programme and ongoing coaching.

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 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, and 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.