Veterinary Surgeon - Emergency Out of Hours

IVC Evidensia Group; Tendring; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Enhanced sick pay

Enhanced maternity policy including 6 

Birthday paid day off

Job summary

Vets Now Manningtree is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon for Emergency Out of Hours on a full-time basis, with an average of 40 hours per week across a mix of weeknights and 1:2 weekends (day/night shifts) plus bank holidays. We are also open to part-time applications.

The right candidate could receive a £10,000 recognition bonus (pro rata) and a £5,000 relocation allowance. Career development and ECC training are available through AdvantEdge and ongoing mentoring.

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon - Emergency Out of Hours

Vets Now Manningtree 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.

In this full-time role, the rota will typically include working an average of 40 hours per week (average 3 shifts per week), with a mix of weeknight shifts and 1:2 weekends (day/night shifts), plus a fair share of bank holidays.

As with any role within Vets Now we appreciate that one size doesn’t fit all. Finding the right work/life balance for you is our priority, so we are happy to also consider this role on a part-time basis. We are also able to offer a £10,000 recognition bonus (pro rata) and £5000 relocation allowance for the right candidate.

Take control of your own career development

Working in this ECC setting will sharpen and develop your veterinary skills. As a Vet Surgeon you will have access to professional qualifications, progression opportunities, coaching and mentoring.

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
• Membership of employee wellbeing programme
• Enhanced sick pay
• 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
• Paid volunteering days
• £1500 CPD allowance plus 35 paid hours pro rata
• ECC certificate support – financial and paid study leave
• Access to our Edge programmes
• 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 Emergency, Manningtree

Factory Ln, Cattawade, CO11 1QL, 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 Angie Ritchie from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.