Veterinary Surgeon - Emergency Out-Of-Hours

IVC Evidensia; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

Private medical insurance

7 weeks annual leave pro rata

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

Vets Now Staines is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join our emergency team on a full-time basis. This role focuses on providing high-quality emergency and critical care during out-of-hours, nights, and weekends, with a fair distribution of shifts across the 1:2 rotation and occasional bank holidays.

The successful candidate will join a dedicated team and benefit from CPD support, a strong development program, and a comprehensive benefits package aimed at enhancing work-life balance and

Qualifications

• Emergency and critical care focus for out-of-hours care.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency veterinary care during out-of-hours (OOH) shifts.
• Diagnose and treat acutely ill or injured pets in a fast-paced setting.
• Collaborate with Vet Surgeons, Nurses, and support staff to ensure high-quality care.
• Participate in a 1:2 night/ weekend rotation with some bank holiday work.

Skills

Emergency care

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon - Emergency Out-Of-Hours

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.

Vets Now Emergency, Staines

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