Veterinary Surgeon - Part Time Emergency Out of Hours

inspiring vet care; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance & hours

Private medical insurance

Seven weeks pro rata annual leave

Staff pet care discount

Professional membership fees

Job summary

Vets Now Nottingham is seeking a part-time Vet Surgeon to join our emergency team. You will work a rota that includes evenings, nights and weekends to deliver critical care for dogs, cats and small animals.

Our 24/7 out-of-hours setting provides substantial CPD and coaching from senior clinicians, with a strong emphasis on patient welfare and teamwork within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced in emergency veterinary care and critical care
• Eligible and registered veterinary surgeon in the UK
• Willingness to work night/weekend shifts and adapt to rota

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and critical care to animals after hours.
• Work within a busy out-of-hours team with nurses and support staff.
• Engage in ongoing coaching and professional development with senior vets.

Skills

Emergency care

Veterinary surgery

Night shifts

Team collaboration

Education

BVMS/BVetMed

Registered vet

Job description

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.

Salary up to £80,000 DOE pro rata