Veterinary Surgeon - Weekend

Vets Now; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity policy

7 weeks pro rata annual leave

Birthday paid day off

ECC certificate support

VECCS/VCDS fees covered

Retail discounts

Job summary

Vets Now Bridgwater is launching our out-of-hours service in host practice IVC – Blake Vets. As a Vet Surgeon you will benefit from strong clinic support and a focus on emergency and critical care cases, with opportunities to sharpen skills using modern equipment.

We offer weekend shifts with dedicated hours and a supportive, development-focused culture, including the AdvantEdge programme and generous benefits. Bridgwater location provides access to recreation and easy transport links.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and critical care in an ECC setting.
• Concentrate on cases with clinic support and strong teamwork.
• Develop veterinary skills through advanced equipment and ongoing training.

Skills

ECC experience

Emergency care

Job description

Up to £45ph DOE plus benefits

Opportunity awaits at Vets Now Bridgwater

Vets Now is excited to announce the upcoming opening of our out-of-hours service, Vets Now Bridgwater, working within our host practice IVC – Blake Vets.

At Vets Now, we believe that when your passion is to make a difference, you deserve a team that shares this purpose. As a Vet Surgeon at Vets Now Bridgwater, you will find a strong support network within the clinic. Adding to this, our central support teams are here to help too, allowing you to concentrate on the cases in front of you.

Working in this ECC setting will sharpen and develop your veterinary skills. Within our Bridgwater clinic you will find top-tier veterinary care in a welcoming environment. Fitted out with excellent equipment such as Dental X-ray, Ultrasound, Endoscopy and Laparoscopy.

Whether you are working a second job or looking to get more ECC experience, this is a great opportunity to further your own knowledge and work with a team who are passionate about progressing the world of emergency and critical care.

Bridgwater as a location offers excellent recreational attractions and accessible transport links.

Now for work/life balance

Within this weekend role we have the following shifts available, which also includes a fair share of bank holidays:

• 12pm-7pm Saturday and 7am-7.30pm Sunday (weekend day shifts once a month/1:4)
• 6.30pm-8am Saturday and Sunday (weekend night shifts once a month/1:4)

How many and which of the available shifts to be worked can be discussed further, we will try to work around your lifestyle and clinic requirements.

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. Our benefits package includes but not limited to:

• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced maternity policy and family-friendly policies
• 7 weeks pro rata annual leave
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• ECC certificate support
• RCVS fees, VECCS membership, VDS cover
• Discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers

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 and 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.

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.