Veterinary Surgeon - Part Time Emergency Out of Hours

inspiring vet care; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

Pro rata paid hours

Enhanced sick pay

Private medical insurance

7 weeks pro rata annual leave

Staff pet care discount

Professional membership fees

Job summary

Vets Now Nottingham is seeking a Vet Surgeon on a part-time basis to deliver emergency and critical care for small animals. Join a nurse-supported team with a busy out-of-hours roster and strong development pathways through AdvantEdge and CPD opportunities.

The role emphasizes work-life balance with a rotating schedule and access to extensive benefits, including enhanced sick pay, private medical insurance, and generous pro rata annual leave.

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinary surgeon with registration to practice in the UK.
• Experience in emergency/critical care preferred.
• Excellent team collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide after-hours emergency and critical care for small animals.
• Work a rota including evenings and weekends as described.
• Collaborate with nurses and clinicians to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Emergency veterinary care

Out-of-hours shifts

Part-time

Education

Veterinary degree (DVM/BVetMed)

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.

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.

£0 - £0 a year

Salary up to £80,000 DOE pro rata