Veterinary Surgeon - FTC

Vets Now; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

7 weeks pro rata annual leave

Up to 50% discounted staff pet care

Professional membership fees

Vets Now For You – discounts and cash­

Job summary

Vets Now Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join our emergency and critical care team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role offers two rota options with an average of 40 hours per week, including nights and weekends on a 1:2 rotation or alternative Sunday shifts, with flexibility for part-time arrangements.

You’ll provide high-quality emergency care for dogs, cats and small mammals, supported by a friendly team; private medical insurance and generous leave are among the

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree and current registration in good standing.
• Experience in emergency or critical care is preferred.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends and bank holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and critical care for dogs, cats and small animals.
• Work nights, weekends and bank holidays as per rota with two options.
• Collaborate with a supportive Hemel Hempstead team to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Veterinary Surgeon

Emergency & Critical Care

Team collaboration

Education

Veterinary Degree (BVMS, BVMS or equivalent)

Tools

Professional membership fees

Job description

Hemel Hempstead - Veterinary Surgeon - FTC

Up to £80,000 DOE pro rata plus benefits

12-Month fixed-term contract

Now for emergency and critical care at Vets Now Hemel Hempstead

Vets Now Hemel Hempstead provides out-of-hours veterinary care for dogs, cats and small animals. Our team works nights, weekends and bank holidays to provide emergency and critical care for sick and injured small animals when they need it most.

We’re looking for a Vet Surgeon to join our experienced and supportive team, on 12-month fixed-term basis.

Now for work-life balance

We appreciate that one size doesn’t fit all and with this role we can offer two rota options, working full-time an average of 40 hours per week, plus a fair share of bank holidays:

Option 1:

Weekday nights, weekend days and nights on a 1:2 rotation.

Option 2:

Every Sunday 08:30–19:30, plus two weeknights per week. The exact weeknights are flexible, allowing you to find a pattern that works around your commitments.

Shift timings are typically as follows: Nights 1900-0900, Saturday days 1200-1930, Sunday days and bank holidays 0830-1930 and Sunday backs 1000-2000.

We can also possibly consider this role on a part-time basis, depending on clinic requirements.

Now for enhanced rewards and benefits

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

• Private medical insurance
• 7 weeks pro rata annual leave
• Up to 50% discounted staff pet care
• Professional membership fees
• Vets Now For You – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers

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.