ECC Veterinary Surgeon – Weekend

About the Role

This is a weekend-focused emergency and critical care position at Vets Now’s dedicated OOH facility in Barton-le-Clay. You’ll be working Saturday afternoons (12:00–19:30) and Sunday full days (08:30–19:30) on a minimum 1:4 rota, plus a share of bank holiday shifts. The role is designed for vets who want to build specialist ECC skills without the commitment of full-time night shifts—whether you’re looking to pick up weekend hours or develop your emergency care expertise within a supportive structure.

Barton-le-Clay sits in the East of England, serving the local community with out-of-hours small animal emergency and critical care. You’ll work alongside a highly skilled emergency team, supported by dedicated central teams handling complaints and customer service, so you can focus entirely on the cases in front of you.

Vets Now invests heavily in clinician development. You’ll have access to mentoring from experienced ECC clinicians, structured training pathways, and their AdvantEdge programme—all designed to help you build your career journey in emergency medicine at your own pace.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver emergency and critical care for small animals (dogs, cats, small pets) during assigned weekend and bank holiday shifts
• Conduct clinical assessments, stabilisation, and treatment of sick and injured animals presenting out-of-hours
• Work collaboratively within the Barton-le-Clay emergency team, supported by nurses and support staff
• Maintain thorough clinical records and communicate effectively with referring daytime practices
• Contribute to a supportive, learning-focused clinic culture
• Engage with mentoring and professional development opportunities provided by senior ECC clinicians

Requirements

• UK veterinary degree and current RCVS registration
• Genuine interest in emergency and critical care (prior ECC experience is desirable but not essential)
• Ability to work weekends and occasional bank holidays
• Strong communication and team-working skills
• Willingness to learn and develop under mentorship

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate up to £45ph depending on experience
• £10,000 Recognition Bonus (pro rata)
• Up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance
• Seven weeks annual leave (pro rata)
• Private medical insurance
• Up to 50% discount on staff pet care
• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 35 paid CPD hours per year (pro rata)
• Access to Vets Now’s AdvantEdge development programme
• Structured mentoring and training pathways from experienced ECC clinicians
• Flexible shift options—genuine flexibility to suit your lifestyle

About the Practice

Vets Now operates a network of dedicated out-of-hours emergency and critical care clinics across the UK. The Barton-le-Clay facility is part of this established group, staffed by highly skilled emergency clinicians committed to providing emergency care for sick and injured small animals outside normal working hours. The practice is supported by experienced central teams and operates within a culture that prioritises clinician wellbeing, professional development, and fair treatment.

Vets Now is an equal opportunities employer and Disability Confident Employer, welcoming applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively encouraging those with disabilities or health conditions to apply. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.