Weekend Veterinary Surgeon – Fixed term contract 3 – 6 months

Vets Now; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance 1,500 + 35 paid hours

ECC certificate support

Enhanced sick/maternity/paternity/adop

Private medical insurance

Seven weeks annual leave

Staff pet care discount

Professional membership fees paid

Job summary

Vets Now Doncaster is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon for a 3–6 month fixed-term contract. The role includes a 4 out of 6 Saturday rota and exposure to a varied emergency and critical care caseload, with a supportive team and a focus on clinical excellence.

This position offers a chance to gain valuable ECC experience within a well-established clinic and benefits from a structured rota designed for work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary services for emergency and critical care caseload in a busy Doncaster clinic.
• Collaborate with a supportive, experienced team to maintain clinical excellence.

Job description

The Vacancy

Veterinary Surgeon – Doncaster

Fixed-Term Contract (3–6 months)

Now for work-life balance at Vets Now Doncaster

At Vets Now Doncaster, we understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work life balance, which is why we offer a structured rota designed to support this.

This is a 3–6 month fixed-term position, ideal for those looking for a temporary opportunity with a consistent and predictable working pattern.

The role follows a 4 out of 6 Saturday rota, including:

Saturday day: 12:00 – 19:30

Plus a fair share of bank holidays

This rota provides a great balance between regular weekend work and time away from the clinic, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking for flexibility within a fixed-term position.

Now for a busy and rewarding ECC caseload

Our Doncaster clinic offers exposure to a varied and rewarding emergency and critical care caseload, providing excellent opportunities to develop your ECC skills.

Working alongside a supportive and experienced team, you’ll be part of a fast paced environment where collaboration and clinical excellence are at the heart of everything we do. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable ECC experience within a well established and respected clinic.

Now for enhanced rewards and benefits

Our commitment to your wellbeing extends beyond the diverse caseload, with a competitive benefits package which includes, but is not limited to:

• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 35 paid hours pro rata
• ECC certificate support – financial support and paid study leave
• 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 paid

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.