Veterinary Surgeon – Weekend

Vets Now; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

£1,500 CPD allowance plus 35 paid hrs

Enhanced sick, maternity, paternity &

Private medical insurance

Seven weeks pro rata annual leave

Staff pet care discounts up to 50%

Professional membership fees

Job summary

Vets Now in Preston is seeking a weekend veterinary surgeon to join our ECC team. This role offers flexible weekend patterns and a chance to gain hands-on exposure to a diverse emergency caseload. You’ll work with a supportive team in a well‑established ECC environment.

The position provides an attractive hourly rate of up to £45 per hour DOE, with benefits and a focus on work‑life balance for weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on exposure to a varied emergency and critical care caseload.
• Work with a supportive and experienced team in a well established ECC environment.

Skills

Weekend work

ECC exposure

Job description

The Vacancy

Preston – weekend veterinary surgeon

Up to £45ph DOE plus benefits

Vets Now for Work-Life Balance

At Vets Now, we understand that there’s life beyond the typical 9–5. If you’re looking for additional hours or want to enhance your ECC skills, this weekend role in our Preston clinic could be perfect for you.

This is an excellent opportunity for vets looking to gain hands‑on exposure to a varied emergency and critical care caseload while working alongside a supportive and experienced team in a well established ECC environment.

We offer flexible weekend working patterns, with options available to suit your lifestyle.

Shift types include:

• Saturday day: 12:00 – 19:30
• Sunday day: 08:30 – 19:30
• Sunday extended day: 12:00 – 22:00

Weekend rota options:

• 1 in 4 weekends
• 2 in 4 weekends

Plus a share of bank holidays.

These flexible weekend patterns provide excellent ECC exposure while maintaining a predictable and manageable part‑time schedule.

Vets Now for Team Support

In the Preston clinic, you’ll find a supportive team of experienced Veterinary Surgeons, skilled Registered Veterinary Nurses, Animal Care Assistants and Receptionists, all working collaboratively to deliver exceptional out‑of‑hours care.

You’ll benefit from ongoing support and mentorship from experienced ECC clinicians, with plenty of opportunities to develop your skills while working within a welcoming and collaborative team environment.

Vets Now for Enhanced Rewards and Benefits

Our commitment to your wellbeing extends beyond the diverse caseload, with an exceptional benefits package which 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

Vets Now for Innovation

Tailored for experienced Veterinary Surgeons, you’ll have access to our AdvantEdge programme, which offers one 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 while strengthening your ECC skills.

Inclusive and Supportive Workplace

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.