Veterinary Surgeon – Part-Time (OOH)

Vets Now; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading pet emergency service in Glasgow as a Part-Time OOH Vet Surgeon. This role offers a stimulating caseload and the chance to work closely with an experienced ECC team. Enjoy flexible hours, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Membership of employee wellbeing programme

Enhanced sick pay

Enhanced maternity policy including 6 months full pay

Family-friendly policies

7 weeks pro rata annual leave

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

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary medicine required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced emergency environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care to pets in a 24/7 setting.
• Collaborate with the ECC Referral team.

Skills

Emergency and Critical Care

Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Glasgow – Part-Time – OOH Vet Surgeon

Up to £70,000 pro rata DOE plus benefits

Elevate your career at Vets Now Glasgow

As the UK’s leading pet emergency service our hospitals are unique to our business structure as they are operational 24/7.

We are looking for a Vet Surgeon to join our Glasgow hospital out-of-hours team.

This is an exciting opportunity for those looking to develop their experience within a Specialist Referral site, with access to our large Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) Specialist team.

Now for work/life balance

In this part-time role shifts will typically include backshifts, nights and days – this includes a mixture of shifts during the week, weekends, and a fair share of bank holidays.

Currently, in this role you will have the option of working up to an average 36 hours per week. We could consider less hours – we will work with you to find a rota that fits around your lifestyle and hospital requirements.

With the shifts during the week, you would benefit from working closely with our ECC Referral team.

One team, one goal

Our ethos is simple – to give people and their pets the care and support they deserve at the time they need it most and our Vet Surgeons are vital to delivering this ethos. At our Glasgow hospital you will be mentored by the Lead Vet and there is a strong support network.

A work life fulfilled

Working in an emergency 24/7 setting, you’ll see a stimulating and varied caseload and you’ll make an immediate difference to the pets you treat on every shift.

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 – A programme for talented Vets that will fast track them into a successful emergency role. This programme includes 1 week of hands-on practical training, followed by 20 hours of flexible case-based e-learning completed at your own pace. This blended approach is designed to help you start your career at Vets Now with confidence.

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.