Veterinary Surgeon - Emergency Out of Hours

inspiring vet care; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£10,000 recognition bonus

£5,000 relocation allowance

CPD allowance 1500 GBP plus 35 paid H

ECC certificate support

Private medical insurance

Seven weeks pro rata annual leave

Staff pet care discount

Professional membership fees

Job summary

Vets Now Gateshead are seeking an Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeon to join our busy ECC clinic on a full-time basis. Based in a PDSA host practice, you’ll handle a high‑caseload emergency service and develop your ECC expertise.

We offer a generous package including relocation allowance, recognition bonus, CPD allowance, private medical insurance, extensive annual leave and flexible working options to fit your life. Salary up to £80,000 per annum DOE.

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinary surgeon with registration to practice.
• Experience in emergency and critical care.
• Willingness to work out-of-hours and adapt to flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality emergency and critical care during shifts.
• Manage a high caseload within the ECC clinic.
• Collaborate with the host practice and wider Vets Now team to optimise patient care.

Skills

Emergency & Critical Care

Veterinary surgery

Education

DVM/BVMS or equivalent veterinary degree

Job description

Vets Now Gateshead are welcoming applications from Out of Hours (OOH) Veterinary Surgeons with a passion for Emergency & Critical Care to join their team on a full-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.

Based within our PDSA host practice in Gateshead, this is a high caseload, fast paced ECC clinic. The clinic is well known for delivering emergency and critical care to an exceptional standard, making it an ideal environment for vets looking to truly develop their ECC expertise.

This is a rewarding place to work, with a varied and complex caseload and strong clinical exposure. This a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to secure a permanent role in a highly regarded setting.

The clinic also benefits from excellent public transport links, making commuting straightforward. We are happy to offer a £10,000 recognition bonus and £5000 relocation allowance for the right candidate too.

Flexible working options to suit you

We understand that no two veterinary careers look the same. Whether you're looking for a full-time position, a part-time role, or a weekend only contract, we'd love to hear from you.

We have a variety of shift patterns available and are committed to finding a working arrangement that suits both your professional goals and life outside of work. Our team is happy to discuss flexible options and create a rota that works for your individual needs wherever possible.

This flexibility, combined with the clinic's varied ECC caseload and supportive team environment, makes Gateshead an excellent opportunity for vets looking to develop their emergency and critical care skills while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Now for enhanced rewards and benefits

Our commitment to your wellbeing extends beyond the diverse caseload, with an exceptional benefits package which includes, but is not limited to:

• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 35 paid hours pro rata
• ECC certificate support - financial and paid study leave
• 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 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 with confidence and build advanced ECC skills quickly.

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.

Salary up to £80,000 per annum DOE