Veterinary Surgeon - Emergency Out of Hours

IVC Evidensia Group; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave

BVA/VDS/RCVS fees

Cycle to Work

Retail discounts

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Pride Veterinary Referrals in the UK is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon for Emergency Out of Hours on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will join a specialist, nurse-supported night team delivering high-quality emergency care to referral patients.

The role averages 33 hours per week, with a 3-week rota. You will work alongside our night vets and VCA team to implement treatment plans and seek On-Call Clinician advice when needed.

Qualifications

• A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS.
• Experience working out of hours in emergency cases.
• Strong communication and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Work as one of our overnight vets on a 3-week rota.
• Collaborate with night nurses and Veterinary Care Assistants to follow treatment plans.
• Provide out-of-hours support for specialist-led teams.

Skills

OOH experience

Communication skills

Team player

RCVS registration

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon - Emergency Out of Hours

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:

• 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.

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