Veterinary Surgeon - Roving

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

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

Paid time off

Private medical insurance

Annual leave 7 weeks pro rata

Staff pet care discount

Professional membership fees

Job summary

Vets Now are seeking a Roving Veterinary Surgeon to join our emergency and critical care teams across Chesterfield, Doncaster, Hull and Sheffield clinics. The role offers varied emergencies and a chance to work across a nationwide network of out-of-hours clinics.

The position is full-time or part-time with an average 40 hours per week on a 1:2 night rotation, weekends, and bank holidays. We provide extensive CPD, private medical insurance, pension, generous annual leave, and staff pet care

Qualifications

• Emergency and Critical Care experience preferred
• Out of Hours veterinary experience a plus
• Willingness to work across multiple clinics in the network

Job description

Roving Veterinary Surgeon

Up to £90,000 DOE plus benefits

Now for changing environments and landscapes

Vets Now are welcoming applications from Out of Hours (OOH) Veterinary Surgeons with a passion for Emergency and Critical Care to join their team on a full-time or part-time basis. Vets Now is the UK’s leading provider of emergency veterinary care, with a nationwide network of out of hours 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 Chesterfield, Doncaster, Hull and Sheffield clinics. Sharpen your skills through a diverse caseload as you adapt to 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 and also those that want to be flexible and not work in all locations.

Shift times will vary depending on clinic and rota pattern will be built sympathetically to travel time across the different clinics.

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, progression opportunities, and on-going coaching.

Now for innovation

Our AdvantEdge programme includes a one-week hands-on practical training, followed by 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.