Veterinary Surgeon - Roving Emergency Out of Hours

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

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

Sick pay

Private medical insurance

Annual leave

Staff pet care discount

Professional membership fees

Job summary

Vets Now is recruiting Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeons to join our emergency and critical care team on a full-time or part-time basis. The role spans Chesterfield, Doncaster, Hull and Sheffield clinics, offering a diverse caseload and the chance to work across multiple sites as a roving Vet Surgeon.

The position involves average 40 hours per week on a 1:2 shift pattern including nights, weekends, and bank holidays, with flexible options for part-time applicants and locations.

Qualifications

• Out of Hours veterinary surgeon role in emergency and critical care.
• Opportunities to work across multiple clinics (Chesterfield, Doncaster, Hull and Sheffield).
• Open to full-time or part-time applicants and flexible locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and critical care to pets.
• Work across a network of clinics with varied rosters.
• Participate in CPD and development initiatives.

Skills

Emergency veterinary care

Critical care

Roving vet surgeon

Job description

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

• £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.

For further information, please contact Anne in our Talent Team through [email protected]

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.

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Salary up to £90,000 DOE

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