Veterinary Surgeon - Emergency Out of Hours

IVC Evidensia Group; Chesterfield; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£1,500 CPD allowance + 35 paid hours

Relocation allowance

Private medical insurance

Seven weeks pro rata annual leave

Staff pet care discount

Professional membership fees

Job summary

IVC Evidensia Group is seeking an Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeon for Vets Now Chesterfield. The role offers full-time or part-time hours across weekday nights, weekends, and bank holidays, with a strong emphasis on Emergency and Critical Care.

The package includes a £10,000 Recognition Bonus, up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance, and a comprehensive benefits plan with CPD support and generous annual leave. Applications from diverse backgrounds are welcomed.

Qualifications

• Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for Emergency and Critical Care.
• Able to work an average of 40 hours per week including weekday nights, weekend days and nights.
• Willingness to consider part-time arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emergency care to patients outside normal hours.
• Collaborate with Vets Now team and participate in ongoing coaching and professional development.

Skills

Emergency & Critical Care

Veterinary Surgeon

Night shifts

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon - Emergency Out of Hours

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.

Vets Now Emergency, Chesterfield

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Anne Longmire from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.