Veterinary Surgeon - Weekend Emergency Out of Hours

inspiring vet care; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 5,510,000 - 6,199,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

Private medical insurance

Seven weeks annual leave

Relocation allowance

Staff pet care discounts

Professional membership fees

Job summary

Vets Now Gateshead, part of Inspiring Vet Care, invites applications for an Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeon to join our weekend ECC rota. This role offers hands-on exposure to a high‑caseload environment with structured weekend shifts, pro‑rata bonuses, and relocation support for the right candidate.

The clinic provides a busy, rewarding setting with dedicated nursing and client care teams, plus a strong emphasis on wellbeing and professional development.

Qualifications

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon with ECC interest.
• Experience in emergency care advantageous.
• Willingness to work weekends and part-time hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and critical care to patients on weekends.
• Work within a busy ECC environment with trained nursing support.
• Contribute to high standards of patient care and client communication.

Skills

Emergency & Critical Care

Education

Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine

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.

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 Gateshead clinic could be perfect for you.

Based within a busy PDSA host practice, the Gateshead clinic is a high caseload, fast paced environment. It’s an excellent opportunity for vets wanting hands on exposure to a wide range of emergency and critical care cases in a well established ECC setting.

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.

Salary up to £45an hour DOE