Veterinary Surgeon - Emergency Out of Hours

IVC Evidensia Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

relocation allowance

Wellbeing programme

Enhanced maternity policy

Family-friendly policies

7 weeks pro rata annual leave

Birthday day off

ECC certificate support

VECCS/VDS fees

Staff pet care discounts

Pension contributions

Death in service

Job summary

IVC Evidensia is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join the Emergency Out of Hours team at our Glasgow hospital. You will deliver high‑quality emergency care in a 24/7 setting, supported by an experienced ECC team and mentorship from senior clinicians.

The role involves a mixture of shifts including days, backshifts, and nights, with a focus on developing clinical confidence and advancing skills in a stimulating caseload.

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree and registration required.
• Experience in emergency care is preferred.
• Willingness to work out-of-hours and rota shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency veterinary care in out-of-hours shifts.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team in Glasgow hospital.
• Collaborate with lead vets and ECC specialists to deliver care.

Skills

Emergency care

Team collaboration

Mentorship/ training

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon - Emergency Out of Hours

As the UK’s leading pet emergency service, our hospitals are unique to our business structure, as they are operational 24/7.

We're looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our out-of-hours team within our Glasgow hospital. In this role, you will deliver emergency care, within a supportive environment.

Working in a multidisciplinary referral hospital, you'll manage a varied and rewarding emergency caseload, while collaborating with experienced clinicians and benefiting from the support of one of the UK's largest ECC specialist teams. It's an environment designed to help you grow in confidence, develop your skills and become an enhanced clinician.

At Vets Now Glasgow, you will find a diverse medical and surgical emergency caseload, as well as dedicated ICU and advanced diagnostic facilities.

Now for work/life balance

In this role, we have a couple of rota options to choose from:

Option 1:

In this role, the shifts will typically include days/backshifts and nights - this includes a mixture of shifts during the week, weekends, and a fair share of bank holidays. Working an average of 36 hours per week. (An average of 30 hours per week could also possibly be considered, we will try to work around your and our hospital rota requirements).

Option 2:

In this role, the shifts will typically include days/backshifts and nights - this includes a mixture of shifts during the week, weekends, and a fair share of bank holidays. Working an average of 20 hours per week.

With both options, shift times will typically include: Backshifts 5pm - 1am and 5pm - 3am, Night shifts 7pm -7am and 7:30pm- 7:30am.

One team, one goal

Working in an emergency 24/7 setting, you’ll see a stimulating and varied caseload and you’ll make an immediate difference to the pets you treat on every shift.

Our ethos is simple – to give people and their pets the care and support they deserve at the time they need it most. Our Vet Surgeons are vital to delivering this ethos. At our Glasgow hospital you will be mentored by the Lead Vet and there is a strong support network.

We look after you so you can look after them

At Vets Now we recognise that our people are what makes us. That’s why we are continuing to invest in first class reward and recognition benefits and initiatives.

• Private medical insurance
• Up to £5,000 relocation allowance
• Membership of employee wellbeing programme
• Enhanced maternity policy including 6 months full pay
• Family-friendly policies including paternity and adoption pay schemes
• 7 weeks pro rata annual leave
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• ECC certificate support – financial and paid study leave
• RCVS fees, VECCS membership, VDS cover
• Vets Now For You – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• UK Standard Pension contributions – 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Up to 50% discounted staff pet care
• Death in service of two times annual salary

Give yourself the AdvantEdge

At Vets Now, we are passionate about training and the ongoing development of our employees. If this vacancy is of interest and you feel you would benefit from an enhanced induction into our business, then the below option may be perfect for you:

AdvantEdge - A programme for talented Vets that will fast track them into a successful emergency role. This programme includes 1 week of hands‑on practical training and 20 hours of flexible case‑based e‑learning completed at your own pace. This blended approach is designed to help you start your career at Vets Now with confidence.

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.

Vets Now Hospital, Glasgow

123-145 North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DA, United Kingdom

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.