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Veterinary Surgeon – Part-Time
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Veterinary Surgeon – Part-Time
Veterinary Surgeon – Part-Time (Bath)
Up to £75,000 DOE (pro rata) plus extensive benefits
Join our Emergency and Critical Care Service at Vets Now Bath as a Vet Surgeon on a part-time basis.
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity for a Vet Surgeon to join our welcoming team at Vets Now Bath. Here, you’ll experience a varied caseload that sharps and develops your veterinary skills, exposing you to diverse and engaging cases not commonly seen in general practice.
You’ll often collaborate with a supportive team of Vets, Nurses, Receptionists, and Animal Care Assistants.
Beyond work, Bath offers rich cultural, historical, and outdoor attractions.
Working Hours & Flexibility
This role is part-time, with shifts fitting an 8-week rolling rota. Current typical shift patterns include:
- Week 3: Thursday night (1900–0830)
- Week 6: Sunday backshift (1330–2000)
- Week 7: Friday night (1900–0830), Saturday night (1900–0900), Sunday night (1900–0830)
Flexibility: The number of shifts you commit to can be discussed—we aim to adapt to your schedule and clinic needs.
*(Note: "Working out-of-hours doesn’t mean working all hours"!)
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Career Development & Growth
At Vets Now, we prioritise continuous professional development:
- Access to professional qualifications, progression opportunities, coaching, and mentoring.
- CPD allowance of £1,500, plus 35 paid hours pro rata.
- Veterinary Education (VECCS) certification support, including financial aid and paid study leave.
- Dedicated Edge programmes for career progression.
Vets Now “AdvantEdge” Programme
If you’re new to emergency care or looking for a structured onboarding path, our AdvantEdge programme can fast-track you into a successful role:
- 1 week of hands-on practical training.
- 20 hours of flexible e-learning (self-paced case-based modules).
- Designed to build confidence and accelerate your transition into emergency veterinary work.
Benefits Package
Our investment in our people creates a supportive workplace where you can focus on your career while we take care of you:
Rewards & Wellbeing
- Private medical insurance
- Wellbeing programme membership
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced maternity policy (6 months full pay)
- Family-friendly policies (paternity and adoption pay schemes)
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Leave & Perks
- 7 weeks annual leave (pro rata)
- Birthday as a paid day off
- 2 paid volunteering days per year
- £1500 CPD allowance + 35 paid learning hours per year (pro rata)
Pension & Protection
- UK Standard Pension (5% employee contribution + 3% employer)
- £500 death-in-service equivalent to twice your annual salary
- 20% discount on staff pet care for colleagues’ animals
Exclusive Perks
- Vets Now For You: Reward gateway offering discounts and cashback across 100+ retailers.
- Coverage for RCVS fees, VECCS membership, and VDS insurance.
About Vets Now
We’re a disability-confident employer committed to diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability or health condition, we welcome you and are prepared to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
How to Apply
Apply now: Veterinary Surgeon – Vets Now Bath
Contact the Talent Team for further discussion: 📧 angie.ritchie@vets-now.com 📞 +44 (0)7815 015538
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