Veterinary Surgeon - Emergency Out of Hours

Pride Veterinary Referrals; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

6.8 weeks holiday

RCVS fees covered

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Pride Veterinary Referrals are seeking an Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeon for a 12-month fixed-term contract. Working on a 3-week rota as an overnight vet, you will join our night teams and follow treatment plans for referral cases across multiple specialties.

You will work with night nurses and VCA staff, delivering high-quality patient and client care in a busy, supportive environment. RCVS registration is required or eligible.

Qualifications

• Must have veterinary degree and be registered with the RCVS
• Experienced in emergency & critical care, out-of-hours work
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities

Responsibilities

• Provide out-of-hours veterinary care in a 3-week rota
• Follow treatment plans set by Specialist Case Clinician
• Collaborate with night nurses, VCA team, and on-call clinicians

Skills

ECC experience

OOH experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Veterinary degree

RCVS registration/eligibility

Job description

Pride Veterinary Referrals are welcoming applications from Out of Hours (OOH) Veterinary Surgeons with a passion for Emergency & Critical Care to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

Pride Veterinary Referrals serves as the small animal referral hospital for the Scarsdale Veterinary Group, a multi-species practice with over 300 employees across 9 sites in the Midlands.

Our state-of-the-art facilities include 14 consultation rooms, 7 hospital wards, 5 theatres, a full advanced imaging suite featuring CT and MRI, 3 ultrasound rooms, interventional radiology and cardiology capabilities, an endoscopy suite, hydrotherapy pool and treadmills, and dedicated chemotherapy treatment rooms.

Working on a 3-week rota, you will be one of our overnight vets, working alongside our Specialist Diplomate-led teams to care for referral patients. Working directly with our team of night nurses and Veterinary Care Assistants, and alongside our first opinion night vet, you will follow treatment plans set by the Specialist Case Clinician for each patient and contact the On-Call Clinician for advice or support where required.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a key member of our team, you will collaborate with our exceptional and well-established Vets at Night teams, providing out-of-hours support for our specialist‑led referral teams in Neurology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, Exotics and Oncology.

The out-of-hours teams are supported by experienced Nurses and Veterinary Care Assistants, with this role averaging 33 hours per week.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are a confident and motivated Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering high-quality patient and client care. You’ll bring:

• A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS
• Experience working out of hours, with growing confidence in managing emergency cases
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
• A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development
• Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

What We’re Looking For

Previous experience in OOH or a rotating internship would be advantageous, but ultimately we are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced, challenging yet supportive environment, where first-class patient care is at the core of everything we do.

Why not come and visit us, see our fantastic hospital and meet some of the team? We could be just the opportunity you have been looking for.

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles
• Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC Academy training centres & role-relevant courses
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
• Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities
• A collaborative, values‑led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

In addition to a competitive base salary of £43,552 for 33 hours per week:

• 6.8 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

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.

£43,552 per annum