Veterinary Surgeon - Emergency Out of Hours

IVC; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recognition bonus

Relocation allowance

CPD allowance/payments

Private medical insurance

Six weeks annual leave

Job summary

Vets Now Chesterfield is seeking Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeons to join our emergency team on a full-time or part-time basis. You’ll deliver urgent care in a busy setting, with access to AdvantEdge coaching and extensive CPD opportunities.

We offer a £10,000 Recognition Bonus and up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance, plus a comprehensive benefits package and flexible hours to support work‑life balance.

Qualifications

• OOH veterinary surgeons with emergency and critical care experience.
• Willing to work a mix of weekday nights, weekend days/nights and some bank holidays; part-time considered.
• Registered veterinarian eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality emergency and critical care in out‑of‑hours shifts.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure excellent patient and owner care.
• Engage in ongoing professional development, AdvantEdge coaching and CPD opportunities.

Job description

Vets Now Chesterfield 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.

We can offer a £10,000 Recognition Bonus and up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance

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.

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.

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Salary up to £75,000 DOE