Veterinary Surgeon - Weekend Emergency Out of Hours

inspiring vet care; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recognition bonus pro-rata

Relocation allowance

Seven weeks annual leave (pro rata)

Private medical insurance

Staff pet care discount (up to 50%)

CPD allowance + 35 paid hours pro rata

Professional membership fees

Job summary

Vets Now Sheffield is seeking Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeons for weekend-only shifts in our ECC team. The role offers a flexible weekend pattern with a mix of night and day shifts, delivering high-quality emergency care to pets and owners in a busy clinical setting.

You will join a supportive ECC environment with dedicated training through AdvantEdge and a comprehensive benefits package, including CPD allowance and staff discounts.

Responsibilities

• Work weekends in a weekend-only ECC (Emergency and Critical Care) role.
• Be part of a supportive ECC environment with varied and challenging cases.
• Develop emergency and critical care skills through hands-on shifts.

Job description

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.

For further information, please contact Anne in our Talent Team through [e-mail]

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.

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