Veterinary Surgeon – Part-Time (Backshifts)

Vets Now; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon for a part-time backshift role in Gillingham. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with a supportive team while handling a diverse caseload in an emergency care setting. You will enjoy a balanced work-life schedule, with shifts typically running from 19:00 to midnight. The company is committed to your professional growth, offering extensive training and development opportunities, along with a comprehensive benefits package. If you are passionate about veterinary care and eager to enhance your skills, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Membership of employee wellbeing programme

Enhanced sick pay

Enhanced maternity policy including 6 months full pay

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

Death in service of two times annual salary

Up to 50% discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon with experience in emergency care.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care during backshifts and manage complex cases.
• Participate in continuous professional development and mentorship.

Skills

Veterinary Surgery

Emergency Care

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Gillingham – Veterinary Surgeon – Part-Time (Backshifts)

Up to £75,000 DOE pro rata plus benefits

A work life extraordinary at Vets Now Gillingham

At Vets Now Gillingham, we have an exciting opportunity for a Vet Surgeon who is seeking an interesting and diverse caseload. At our Gillingham clinic you will work alongside a fully supportive team, and you will also benefit from continuous mentorship.

Working out-of-hours doesn’t mean working all hours

In this part-time role, you will work the backshifts. The shifts will typically include working four mid-week backshifts per week from 19:00 – 00:00, plus a fair share of bank holidays.

As a backshift Vet you will often work as the second Vet on shift, providing an opportunity to share knowledge and work together on the more complex cases.

Take control of your own career development

Working in this ECC setting will sharpen and develop your veterinary skills. At Vets Now we invest heavily in the continuous professional development of all our people across the business. 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 – Two-week programme for experienced, talented Vets that will fast track them into a successful emergency role.

Apply at Vets Now

To be considered for this role, please click apply. To get in touch with Angie in our Talent team to discuss further, please email [e-mail] or call 078 150 15538.

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.