Veterinary Surgeon - Roving

Vets Now; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

Sick pay

Maternity/paternity/adoption pay

Private medical insurance

Annual leave (7 weeks pro rata)

Staff pet care discount

Professional membership fees

Job summary

Vets Now is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join our roving team across Barnet, Hemel Hempstead and High Wycombe. The role offers up to £90,000 DOE pro rata plus a comprehensive benefits package and a diverse emergency caseload.

Expect an average 40 hours per week with weekday nights and weekend days/nights on a 1:2 rotation, with part-time options. We invest in CPD and support ongoing coaching to sharpen your skills in a dynamic emergency setting.

Qualifications

• Emergency veterinary care experience preferred.
• Ability to work across multiple clinics as a roving surgeon.
• Comfort with night shifts and variable hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency veterinary care across Barnet, Hemel Hempstead & High Wycombe.
• Manage caseload in a fast-paced emergency setting.
• Collaborate with clinics to ensure consistent care and handovers.

Skills

Emergency veterinary

Roving position

Night shift experience

Job description

Barnet, Hemel Hempstead & High Wycombe - Veterinary Surgeon - Roving

Up to £90,000 DOE pro rata plus benefits

Now for changing environments and landscapes

Vets Now is the UK's leading provider of Emergency and Critical Care, with a nationwide network of out-of-hours veterinary clinics and 24/7 emergency hospitals. As part of Inspiring Vet Care, our teams make a difference to pets and their owners when they need us most.

Dive into the world of Emergency and Critical Care in our Barnet, Hemel Hempstead and High Wycombe clinics. Sharpen your skills through a diverse caseload as you benefit from the changing landscape that comes with being a Roving Vet Surgeon.

Now for work-life balance

This role consists of working an average of 40 hours per week across weekday nights, weekend days and nights on a 1:2 rotation, as well as a share of bank holidays - never working more than three nightshifts in a row. We appreciate that one size doesn't fit all and are happy to consider part time applicants.

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, as a Vet Surgeon, you will have access to professional qualifications and on-going coaching.

Now for innovation

Our AdvantEdge programme includes a one-week hands-on practical training, and 20 hours of flexible case-based e-learning completed at your pace. This blended approach is designed to help you start your career at Vets Now with confidence.

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.