Veterinary Surgeon - Weekend Emergency Out of Hours

IVC Evidensia UK; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

£1,500 CPD allowance plus 35 paid hrs

Private medical insurance

Seven weeks pro rata annual leave

Staff pet care discount

Professional membership fees

Enhanced sick/maternity/paternity/adop

Disability confident employer

Job summary

Vets Now Preston is seeking an Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeon for weekend-only Emergency and Critical Care, joining a supportive ECC team in a well-established clinic.

The role offers hands-on exposure to a varied emergency caseload, with mentoring from experienced ECC clinicians, and a flexible weekend pattern including Saturday 12:00–19:30 and Sunday 08:30–22:00.

Qualifications

• Weekend-only OOH role in an ECC setting.
• Collaborative, supportive team with mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emergency medical care during weekends.
• Work within an experienced ECC team and clinic protocols.
• Maintain case documentation and client communication.

Skills

Emergency & Critical Care

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon - Weekend Emergency Out of Hours

Vets Now Preston are welcoming applications from Out of Hours (OOH) Veterinary Surgeons with a passion for Emergency and Critical Care to join their team on a weekend-only basis. 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.

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.

Vets Now for Work-Life Balance

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

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.

Vets Now Emergency, Preston

Myerscough House, Longsight Road, Clayton Le Dale, BB2 7JA, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.