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Weekend Vet Surgeon
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Weekend Vet Surgeon
Weekend Vet Surgeon
Up to £45/hr (DOE) plus benefits Providing critical care with passion and purpose at Vets Now Stoke
About the Role
Vets Now Stoke provides out-of-hours emergency and critical veterinary care for dogs, cats, and small animals. Our dedicated team works nights, weekends, and bank holidays to deliver essential care when it’s needed most.
This rewarding role offers flexible shift patterns—ideal for veterinarians looking to develop Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) skills or gain weekend experience while enjoying a supportive work environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide emergency and critical care for a wide range of small animals
- Work shifts in our out-of-hours veterinary clinic, including:
- 1:4 weekend Saturday shifts (12:00–20:00) and Sunday shifts (08:30–18:30 or 09:00–19:00)
- 1:4 weekend back shifts (18:00–00:00) and night shifts (18:00–09:00), with flexibility over when these are worked (Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays)
- All shifts include a share of bank holiday cover
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What We Offer
Training & Development
- Access to unrivalled ECC training, mentoring, and career progression led by experienced clinicians
- Say goodbye to your debt—we offer a £1,500 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) allowance plus 35 hours’ paid professional leave pro rata
- Opportunities via our AdvantEdge professional programme
Work-Life Balance
- Seven weeks’ pro-rated annual leave
- Private medical insurance
- 50% discount on staff pet care
- Supportive leadership and teamwork
Central Support
- Dedicated complaints and customer service teams to alleviate operational workload, allowing focus on patient care
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Requirements
- Degree-qualified veterinarian with a passion for emergency medicine
- Experience in ECC (or keen to develop) and a commitment to flexible, shift-based work
- A collaborative approach to thrive in a team-centric environment
Benefits
- Competitive pay up to £45/hr (DOE)
- Unbeatable benefits package including private medical, discounted pet services, and generous CPD support
- Pro-rata benefits and generous leave allowance
Next Steps
Join a warm, supportive, and established team at Vets Now Stoke. Contact Anne in our Talent Team for more information:
** anne.longmire@vets-now.com **
We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds, including diverse and minority groups, and as a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to offer reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment.
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