OOH Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This part-time out-of-hours position offers a structured working pattern: 7 nights on, 14 nights off, working Monday to Friday 8pm to 8.15am, and weekends 6pm to 9am. You'll be joining a busy small animal practice in Romford with excellent transport connections into central London (25 minutes) and out to the Essex countryside (20 minutes), plus easy access to Stansted, City and Southend airports.

The practice is purpose-built to industry-leading standards with a spacious, modern facility that reflects the team's commitment to high-quality care. You'll be part of an established clinical team of 14 vets and 18 veterinary nurses, each bringing individual interests spanning medicine, soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery. Free on-site parking is available.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver emergency and out-of-hours care to a varied and busy caseload
• Perform emergency surgical procedures with confidence and competence
• Apply strong diagnostic and medicinal skills to complex cases
• Work effectively as part of the dedicated day and night teams providing 24/7 onsite patient care
• Demonstrate excellent client communication and customer service in the consultation room
• Support the practice culture of flexibility, collaboration and clinical excellence

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Surgeon with current RCVS registration
• Existing UK veterinary experience
• Confident working sole charge in an out-of-hours environment
• Competent with emergency surgical procedures
• Strong diagnostic and medicinal skills
• Excellent people skills and ability to provide outstanding customer service
• Flexible approach to practice and demonstrated passion for clinical work and teamwork

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £80,000 (not pro rata)
• Excellent career development opportunities due to the varied caseload
• Generous CPD allowance with funding available for certificate-level study for the right candidate
• Paid professional memberships (RCVS, BVA, VDS)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Exclusive company discounts and rewards
• State-of-the-art facilities including 2 dedicated operating theatres, ultrasound, in-house laboratory, digital radiographs and full endoscopy unit
• Access to CT imaging at one of the branch locations

About the Practice

Vets for Pets is an established small animal practice in Romford with a reputation for clinical excellence and investment in the best facilities and equipment. The practice is purposefully designed to industry-leading standards and operates a dedicated 24/7 onsite day and night team to ensure continuous high-quality care for all patients.

The team of 14 vets and 18 veterinary nurses brings diverse clinical interests and expertise, creating a varied caseload that supports ongoing professional development. The practice is committed to equality of opportunity and values people from all walks of life, encouraging team members to bring their authentic selves to work.