Veterinary Surgeon - Emergency Out of Hours

inspiring vet care; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

Private medical insurance

Annual leave (7 weeks pro rata)

Staff pet care discount

Professional membership fees

Job summary

Vets Now Wrexham is seeking an Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeon to join our emergency team on a full-time or part-time basis. We offer an average of 40 hours per week with a 1:2 weekend rota, including nights and days, in a supportive network under Inspiring Vet Care.

We provide a £1,500 CPD allowance, enhanced sick/maternity/paternity/adoption pay, private medical insurance, seven weeks pro rata annual leave, staff pet care discounts up to 50%, and cover professional membership fees.

Qualifications

• Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeons with a passion for Emergency and Critical Care
• Average 40 hours per week across three shifts, 1:2 weekend rota with nights/days
• Investment in continuous professional development and progression opportunities
• AdvantEdge training with one-week hands-on and 20 hours e-learning

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and critical care in an OOH setting
• Participate in a 1:2 weekend rota with a mix of nights and days
• Engage in ongoing coaching and progression opportunities

Job description

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

Now for work-life balance

We appreciate that one size doesn’t fit all, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working patterns to suit your individual circumstances. Whether you’re looking to balance work with other commitments or simply want greater flexibility in your working week, we’re happy to have a conversation about what could work for you.

For those looking for a full-time role, this consists of an average of 40 hours per week, typically across three shifts per week, including a 1:2 weekend rota with a mix of nights and days.

Whatever your circumstances, we’d love to explore how we can make a role at Vets Now Wrexham work for you.

Now for enhanced rewards and benefits

• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 35 paid hours pro rata
• 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 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, progression opportunities and on-going coaching from Senior Vet Esme.

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 at Vets Now with confidence.

For further information, please contact Anne in our Talent Team through [e-mail]

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.

Salary up to £75,000 DOE