Veterinary Surgeon - Weekend Emergency Out of Hours

IVC Evidensia; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Seven weeks pro rata annual leave

Private medical insurance

Staff pet care discount up to 50%

£1,500 CPD allowance + 35 paid hours

AdvantEdge programme

Relocation allowance up to £5,000

Job summary

IVC Evidensia Group’s Vets Now Middlesbrough is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join the weekend Emergency Out of Hours service, focusing on private emergency care with ECC experience.

The role offers a structured rota, a £10,000 recognition bonus pro rata, relocation allowance up to £5,000, and benefits including seven weeks pro rata annual leave, private medical insurance and CPD support.

You will work with an experienced team and have access to AdvantEdge programme and staff pet care discounts.

Qualifications

• ECC experience preferred.
• Ability to work weekend OOH shifts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality private emergency care in a well supported ECC setting.
• Work alongside experienced clinicians to develop ECC skills.
• Contribute to a collaborative clinic team and wider network handling administration and client service.

Skills

Emergency & ECC

Weekend availability

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon - Weekend Emergency Out of Hours

Vets Now Middlesbrough 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

Out-of-hours doesn’t mean all hours. This role offers a structured and flexible rota ideal for those looking to supplement their work or develop ECC experience: Repeating every four weeks, the rota is as follows:

• Week 1: Saturday 15:00–21:00 and Sunday 11:00–21:00
• Week 2: Off
• Week 3: Sunday 11:00–21:00
• Week 4: Off

With no PDSA involvement, this role is focused purely on delivering high quality private emergency care in a well supported environment.

Investing in you

You’ll be working alongside experienced clinicians in a supportive ECC setting, with opportunities to grow your skills and confidence in emergency care. Benefits include:

• 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
• Access to our AdvantEdge programme

Support where it matters

You’ll be part of a collaborative team within the clinic, with additional support from a wider network handling administrative and client service elements allowing you to focus on clinical excellence.

Next steps

We pride ourselves on creating a supportive working environment where people are listened to and treated fairly, honestly and considerately. For further information, please contact Anne in the Talent Team at [e-mail]

Inclusive and Supportive Workplace

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those from diverse and minority groups. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Vets Now Emergency, Middlesbrough

Preston Farm Surgery, Sopwith Close, Preston Farm Industrial Estate, TS18 3TT, 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.