Veterinary Surgeon - Weekend Emergency Out of Hours

IVC Evidensia Group; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Seven weeks pro rata annual leave

Private medical insurance

Up to 50% staff pet care discount

£1,500 CPD allowance + 35 paid hours

Professional membership fees

Job summary

IVC Evidensia Group, via Vets Now Emergency, Sheffield, is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon for weekend emergency out-of-hours work. You will join a supportive ECC team, handling a range of emergencies with mentorship and ongoing development opportunities.

The role offers weekend shifts, a recognition bonus pro-rata and relocation assistance, plus extensive benefits; a flexible weekend schedule lets you balance other commitments while contributing to high-quality emergency care.

Qualifications

• Weekend ECC experience preferred
• Emergency and critical care interest

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload in an ECC setting
• Provide emergency veterinary care during weekend shifts
• Develop emergency and critical care skills with mentorship

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon - Weekend Emergency Out of Hours

Vets Now Sheffield 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.

We can offer a £10,000 Recognition Bonus pro-rata and up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance

Now for rewarding work, your way

Weekend working can be a great way to build flexibility into your veterinary career. Whether you’re looking to work alongside other commitments, supplement your existing role or simply want to focus your veterinary career around weekends, this could be the opportunity for you.

This role offers an average 14 hours per week, with shifts covering a combination of:

• Saturday and Sunday nights: 18:00–09:00
• Saturday days: 12:00–19:00
• Sunday days: 08:00–19:00

You’ll be part of a supportive ECC environment where no two shifts are the same, giving you the opportunity to manage a varied caseload, develop your emergency skills and make a real difference when it matters most.

Now for your development

When you join us as an ECC Vet, you’ll have access to dedicated training, mentoring and development opportunities, supported by experienced ECC clinicians. You’ll also benefit from our AdvantEdge programme, helping you build your knowledge and confidence in emergency and critical care through practical training and flexible case-based learning.

Our exceptional benefits package includes:

• 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
• Professional membership fees

Now for the support around you

Emergency work can be challenging, but you won’t be doing it alone. Alongside your experienced clinical colleagues in Sheffield, our central support teams are there to help with areas such as complaints and customer service, allowing you to concentrate on what matters most — caring for your patients.

Now for your next weekend move

If you’re looking for purposeful ECC work, greater flexibility and the opportunity to make your weekends work for you, we’d love to hear from you.

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, Sheffield

14 Newhall Road, Sheffield, Yorkshire, S9 2QL, 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.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Anne Longmire from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.