Veterinary Surgeon - Emergency Out-Of-Hours

inspiring vet care; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

Private medical insurance

Annual leave

Staff pet care discount

Professional membership fees

Job summary

Vets Now Staines is inviting applications for a Vet Surgeon to join our out-of-hours Emergency and Critical Care team. The role is full‑time and rotates through weekday nights, weekend days and nights, with some bank holidays; part‑time applicants will also be considered.

We offer a generous benefits package including a £1,500 CPD allowance with paid hours, private medical insurance, up to seven weeks pro rata annual leave, staff pet care discounts up to 50%, and professional membership fees,

Qualifications

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon (DVM/Veterinary Degree) and eligible to practice in the UK.
• Willingness to work out-of-hours including nights, weekends and bank holidays.
• Flexibility to accommodate part-time applicants where possible.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and critical care for sick/injured animals.
• Work within a fast-paced, 1:2 rotation night/weekend schedule.
• Collaborate with the veterinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.

Skills

Emergency care

Veterinary surgery

Night shifts

Job description

Vets Now Staines are welcoming out-of-hours (OOH) Veterinary Surgeon applications, from Vets with a passion for Emergency and Critical Care, to join their team. 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.

At Vets Now Staines, our committed team of Vet Surgeons, Veterinary Nurses, Animal Care Assistants and Receptionists work through the nights, weekends, and bank holidays to ensure sick and injured pets get the very best care when daytime vets are closed. We’re looking for a Vet Surgeon to join our team, on a full‑time basis, to provide emergency care when it’s needed the most.

Now for work-life balance

This role consists of working an average of 40 hours per week across weekday nights, weekend days and nights on a 1:2 rotation, as well as a share of bank holidays. We appreciate that one size doesn’t fit all and are happy to also 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
• 7 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, and 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.

Up to £85,000 DOE pro rata