Weekend Veterinary Surgeon - Fixed Term Contract 3 - 6 Months

Vets Now; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£1,500 CPD allowance plus 35 paid hrs

ECC certificate support

Enhanced sick pay

Private medical insurance

Seven weeks pro rata annual leave

Staff pet care discounts

Professional memberships paid

Job summary

Vets Now Doncaster is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join our emergency and critical care team for a fixed-term period of 3–6 months. The role offers a structured Saturday rota (4 of 6) with predictable hours and a supportive, collaborative environment.

You will gain ECC exposure alongside an experienced team, with a focus on clinical excellence and staff wellbeing. Our benefits include CPD allowance, ECC certificate support, enhanced sick and parental pay, private medical insurance, seven

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinary surgeon with UK registration.
• Experience in emergency and critical care (ECC) preferred.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Available for a fixed-term 3–6 month position.

Responsibilities

• Provide ECC veterinary care during shifts.
• Work within a fast-paced emergency team.
• Maintain clinical standards and documentation.
• Cover Saturday rota as specified (4 of 6 Saturdays).

Skills

ECC experience

Emergency care

Team collaboration

Clinical excellence

Education

BVetMed/BVMS

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.