Veterinary Surgeon - Weekend Emergency Out of Hours

IVC Evidensia; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£10,000 recognition bonus pro-rata

£5,000 relocation allowance

CPD allowance plus 35 paid hours pro‑r

Private medical insurance

Seven weeks pro rata annual leave

Up to 50% discounted staff pet care

Professional membership fees

Job summary

Vets Now Gateshead is seeking a veterinary surgeon to join our Out of Hours team for weekend shifts. The role offers a structured 4-week rolling rota with regular extended time off and a pro-rata £10,000 recognition bonus plus a £5,000 relocation allowance for the right candidate.

You’ll work closely with skilled nurses and vets in a busy ECC environment, delivering high-quality emergency care and building strong client relationships on a weekend pattern.

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinary surgeon with ECC interest.
• Able to work weekends and bank holidays.
• Experience in emergency care desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide weekend OOH emergency care to patients.
• Collaborate with nursing and veterinary team.
• Maintain high standards of client care and documentation.

Skills

Veterinary Surgeon

Job description

Vets Now Gateshead are welcoming applications from Out of Hours (OOH) Veterinary Surgeons with a passion for Emergency & Critical Care to join their team on a weekend rota. 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.

Role

This role offers a structured 4-week rolling rota (plus bank holidays) with a consistent weekend day pattern. An example is below:

• Week 1:Saturday 12:00 - 18:30 and Sunday 08:30 - 18:30
• Week 2: Off
• Week 3: Saturday 12:00 - 18:30 and Sunday 08:30 - 18:30

Week 4: Off

This rota provides excellent ECC exposure while maintaining a predictable and manageable part time schedule, with regular extended time off. We are also happy to offer a £10,000 recognition bonus pro-rata and £5000 relocation allowance for the right candidate too.

Vets Now for Team Support

In the Gateshead clinic, you'll find a dedicated and experienced team working in a busy, high performing environment. Due to the clinic's reputation and caseload, it is known for being a busy but highly rewarding place to work, where high standards of emergency care are delivered consistently.

You’ll be supported by skilled nurses, experienced vets, and a strong client care team, ensuring you can focus on delivering the best possible outcomes for your patients.

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're committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

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Salary up to £45an hour DOE

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