Veterinary Surgeon - Part Time

Vets Now; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

Paid hours

Private medical insurance

Annual leave

Staff pet care discount

Membership fees

Job summary

Vets Now Nottingham is seeking a part-time Veterinary Surgeon to join our emergency and critical care team. The role offers a rota designed for a 25-hour week, with shifts across evenings and weekends in Nottingham.

We provide an extensive benefits package, including CPD support, sick pay, private medical insurance, and generous annual leave. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, with Disability Confident Employer status and adjustments offered where needed.

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinary surgeon with eligible status in the UK.
• Experience in emergency/critical care is desirable.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as part of an out-of-hours team.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and critical care for dogs, cats and small mammals in Nottingham.
• Work within a team of clinicians and support staff during out-of-hours shifts.

Skills

Emergency & critical care

Small animal vet

Out-of-hours

Team collaboration

Education

BVSc or equivalent veterinary degree

Job description

Part Time Veterinary Surgeon

Up to £80,000 DOE pro rata plus benefits

Now for emergency and critical care at Vets Now Nottingham

Vets Now Nottingham provides out-of-hours veterinary care for dogs, cats and small animals. Our team, work 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 team, on a part-time basis, to thrive under the diverse caseload and work alongside a team of skilled clinicians.

Now for work-life balance

Vets Now Nottingham always has a bigger than usual out of hours team with at least two nurses on duty, plus support staff. Working an average of 25 hours a week, this role is ideal for those seeking shorter shifts. The rota pattern is as follows:

• Week 1: Wednesday and Thursday 1800-0200
• Week 2: Monday and Tuesday 1800-0200, Saturday 1200-1900 and Sunday 0800-1800
• Week 3: Wednesday and Thursday 1800-0200
• Week 4: Monday and Tuesday 1800-0200, Saturday 1200-1900 and Sunday 0800-1800

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
• 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 and our AdvantEdge programme, progression opportunities, and on-going coaching from Senior Vet Becca.

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.