Veterinary Surgeon - Part Time Emergency Out of Hours

inspiring vet care; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

Enhanced sick pay

Private medical insurance

Seven weeks annual leave (pro rata)

Staff pet care discounts

Professional membership fees

Job summary

Vets Now Kilmarnock is seeking a Vet Surgeon on a part-time basis to join our emergency team. You will work within a busy out-of-hours service providing urgent care for dogs, cats and small animals, with a mix of nights and weekend shifts to support our diverse caseload.

The role offers development opportunities through AdvantEdge, CPD support, and a comprehensive benefits package. Salary up to £75,000 DOE pro-rata, with regular performance coaching and a friendly team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and critical care for sick and injured animals.
• Work 30 hours per week including weekends and nights.

Job description

Vets Now Kilmarnock 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

Working an average of 30 hours a week, this role will include 1:2 weekends (nights and days) and a range of midweek nights. Shift lengths are as follows:

• Weekday nights 18.00-09.00
• Weekend nights 18.00-09.00
• Saturday day 12.00-21.00
• Sunday day 08.30-18.30

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 Tessa.

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 pro-rata