Veterinary Surgeon - Emergency Out of Hours

inspiring vet care; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recognition bonus £10,000

Relocation allowance £5,000

Private medical insurance

CPD allowance £1,500 + 35 paid hours

7 weeks annual leave

Staff pet care discount 50%

Professional membership fees

AdvantEdge coaching programme

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 will work in an urgent care setting, delivering high-quality care to pets outside normal hours.

We offer a generous package including a £10,000 recognition bonus, relocation assistance up to £5,000, extensive CPD, private medical insurance, seven weeks pro rata annual leave, and career progression with our AdvantEdge coaching program. Salary up to £75,000 DOE.

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinary surgeon with behavioural and clinical competencies for emergency care.
• Experience in emergency veterinary environments is preferred.
• Flexible scheduling to cover a 24/7 rota including nights and weekends.

Skills

Emergency Care

Critical Care

OOH Experience

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.

For further information, please contact Anne in our Talent Team through [e-mail]

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.

Salary up to £75,000 DOE