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Veterinary Surgeon -Weekend
Veterinary Surgeon – Weekend
Tunbridge Wells
Rate: Up to £45 per hour, Doing Equivalent (DOE) plus benefits
About the Role
Pursue your passion at Vets Now—Tunbridge Wells is a thriving clinic offering a varied caseload in emergency and critical care (ECC). Ideal for those seeking:
- A second job in a supportive environment
- Additional ECC experience
- A role where you can expand your expertise while working with colleagues invested in your professional growth
Our flexible rotas cater to your lifestyle, ensuring weekend work—either nights or days—mo furrow your existing commitments.
Shift Options – Flexible Rotas
Choose from these 2:4 rota schedules (can be adjusted to suit availability):
Option 1: Night Shifts
- Monitors 3rd & 4th weekends
- Saturdays 19:00–09:00 + Sundays 19:00–09:00
- Includes a share of bank holidays
Option 2: Day Shifts
- Monitors 2nd & 4th weekends
- Saturdays 12:00–19:30 + Sundays 08:30–19:30
- Includes a share of bank holidays
Will discuss how many shifts to include or mix day/night work—push to fit your schedule and needs.
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Why Join Us?
Vets Now values our people—they are the heart of our success. Enjoy unmatched career progression, development opportunities, and a dedicated team focused on your growth in emergency vet care:
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a diverse caseload to develop critical skills in emergency and critical care
- Collaborate closely with a passionate team committed to self-improvement
Career Progression & Training
AdvantEdge – Fast-Track Your ECC Career
Grow from day one with our accelerated training programme for ambitious vets:
- 1 week hands-on practical training at a clinic
- 20 hours flexible e-learning at your own pace
- Blended approach for a confident start at Vets Now
Employee Benefits Overview
Investment in you means exceptional rewards and support to balance work and well-being:
🏥 Health & Wellbeing
- Private medical insurance
- Membership in an employee wellbeing programme
⭕ Family & Leave Entitlements
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced maternity policy (6 months full pay)
- Family-friendly policies (paternity and adoption pay)
- 7 weeks pro rata holiday + paid birthday off
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😊 Compensation & Recognition
- £1,500 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) allowance
- 35 paid hours pro rata for personal or professional development
- Support & paid study leave for ECC certification (BVA ECVE + VECCS courses)
- RCVS fees + VECCS membership and VDS insurance
- Vets Now For You loyalty programme for cashback and retailer discounts
- UK Pension contributions (5% employee; 3% employer match)
🐾 Pet & Financial Perks
- Up to 50% discounted pet care for staff
- Death-in-service benefit: twice annual salary
Who We Are Looking For
Margins open to all—diverse and minority candidates actively welcomed. As a Disability Confident Employer, we:
- Provide reasonable adjustments in recruitment
- Encourage candidates with disabilities and health conditions
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How to Apply
Submit via: Vets Now Careers Portal
Got questions? Contact Angie Richie: 📧 angie.ritchie@vets-now.com 📞 078 150 15538
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