Veterinary Surgeon - Emergency Out of Hours

IVC Evidensia; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Enhanced sick pay

Maternity policy (6 months pay)

Paternity/adoption pay

7 weeks annual leave

Relocation allowance

CPD allowance

Pension contributions

Job summary

Vets Now Bournemouth is recruiting an Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for Emergency & Critical Care to join the team on a full‑time basis. The Bournemouth clinic handles a varied ECC caseload and offers mentorship, development opportunities and work/life balance with an average 40‑hour week across 3 shifts.

Relocation support (£5,000) and a pro rata £10,000 recognition bonus are available for the right candidate, along with a comprehensive benefits package including private

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinary surgeon with ECC interest.
• Willingness to work out-of-hours shifts.
• Mentorship and professional development provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency veterinary care to critical patients.
• Collaborate with ECC team and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Emergency care

Out-of-hours

Vet Surgeon

Job description

Vets Now Bouremouth are welcoming applications from Out of Hours (OOH) Veterinary Surgeons with a passion for Emergency & Critical Care to join their team on a full-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.

Our Bournemouth clinic offers a varied caseload, where working as an emergency Vet Surgeon will expose you to an excellent number of interesting cases, which you simply won’t see in general practice. You will also work with a team who are passionate about progressing in the world of emergency and critical care, where you will benefit from a good support network and mentorship.

Bournemouth as a location is a coastal resort town, which offers excellent scenery and accessible transport links. We can also offer a £10,000 recognition bonus (pro rata) and £5000 relocation allowance for the right candidate.

Working out-of-hours doesn’t mean working all hours

At Vets Now we champion work/life balance and understand how important this is for our people. Working weeknights, weekend days/nights (1:2) and a fair share of bank holidays, you will work an average of 3 shifts per week for a full-time average 40 hours per week contract.

As with any role within Vets Now we appreciate that one size doesn’t fit all. Finding the right work/life balance for you is our priority, so we are happy to also consider this role on part‑time basis.

Take control of your own career development

Working in this ECC setting will sharpen and develop your veterinary skills. At Vets Now we invest heavily in the continuous professional development of all our people across the business. As a Vet Surgeon you will have access to professional qualifications, progression opportunities, coaching and mentoring.

We look after you, so you can look after them

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

About

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’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world‑class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

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Salary up to £80,000 DOE

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