Veterinary Surgeon-Weekend Back shifts

Vets Now; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Seven weeks pro rata annual leave

Private medical insurance

Up to 50% discounted staff pet care

£1,500 CPD allowance plus 35 paid hours pro rata

Job summary

Vets Now is seeking a Weekend Vet Surgeon in Tees Valley, offering up to £45ph DOE plus benefits. The role involves providing emergency care for pets in a supportive environment with opportunities for skill development. A structured rota ensures work-life balance, and benefits include private medical insurance and a generous CPD allowance. The position welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, ensuring an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency and critical care (ECC) is essential.
• Ability to work flexible hours as per rota.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care for pets during out-of-hours.
• Collaborate with a supportive team to ensure high-quality care.
• Handle administrative tasks in compliance with clinic protocols.

Job description

Weekend Vet Surgeon

Up to £45ph DOE plus benefits

Providing critical care with passion and purpose in Middlesbrough

We provide out-of-hours veterinary care for dogs, cats and small animals across Middlesbrough. Based within a private host practice, Jackie Patterson’s Veterinary Practice, the clinic supports approximately 16 local practices, delivering essential emergency and critical care when it’s needed most.

Rewarding work, your way

Out-of-hours doesn’t mean all hours. This role offers a structured and flexible rota ideal for those looking to supplement their work or develop ECC experience:

• Week 1: Saturday 15:00–21:00
  Sunday 11:00–21:00
• Week 2: No shifts
• Week 3: Sunday 11:00–21:00
• Week 4: No shifts

With no PDSA involvement, this role is focused purely on delivering high quality private emergency care in a well supported environment.

Investing in you

You’ll be working alongside experienced clinicians in a supportive ECC setting, with opportunities to grow your skills and confidence in emergency care. Benefits include:

• Seven weeks pro rata annual leave
• Private medical insurance
• Up to 50% discounted staff pet care
• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 35 paid hours pro rata

Support where it matters

You’ll be part of a collaborative team within the clinic, with additional support from a wider network handling administrative and client service elements allowing you to focus on clinical excellence.

Next steps

We pride ourselves on creating a supportive working environment where people are listened to and treated fairly, honestly and considerately.

For further information, please contact Jess in the Talent Team at:
[e-mail]

Inclusive and Supportive Workplace

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those from diverse and minority groups. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.