Veterinary Surgeon

Vets Now; Worcester; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

Private medical insurance

Seven weeks annual leave

Staff pet care discount

Professional membership fees

Job summary

Vets Now Worcester is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join our emergency and critical care team. Up to £85,000 DOE, plus £10,000 recognition bonus and up to £5,000 relocation allowance.

Full-time or part-time options are available, with a balanced shift pattern including weekday nights and weekend coverage. We offer extensive CPD, a supportive coaching environment, and a strong focus on professional development within our AdvantEdge programme.

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinary surgeon with UK registration or equivalent professional credentials.
• Experience in emergency/critical care is preferred.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as part of a shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and critical care services at Vets Now Worcester.
• Contribute to high-quality patient care and client communication during emergencies.

Skills

Emergency and critical care

Veterinary surgeon

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon

Up to £85,000 DOE

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

Now for emergency and critical care at Vets Now Worcester

Vets Now Worcester are welcoming applications from Out of Hours (OOH) Veterinary Surgeons with a passion for Emergency and Critical Care to join their team on a full-time or part-time basis. Vets Now is the UK’s leading provider of emergency veterinary care, with a nationwide network of out of hours 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.

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:

• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 35 paid hours pro rata
• 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.

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.