Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

Vets Now Nottingham is seeking a part-time Veterinary Surgeon to work in emergency and critical care for dogs, cats and small animals. The role is based around an average of 25 hours a week and is designed for candidates who want shorter shifts while still working with a diverse ECC caseload.

The rota follows a clear four-week pattern: Week 1, Wednesday and Thursday 1800-0200; Week 2, Monday and Tuesday 1800-0200, Saturday 1200-1900 and Sunday 0800-1800; Week 3, Wednesday and Thursday 1800-0200; Week 4, Monday and Tuesday 1800-0200, Saturday 1200-1900 and Sunday 0800-1800. The team works nights, weekends and bank holidays, with at least two nurses on duty plus support staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver emergency and critical care for sick and injured small animals.
• Work within the Nottingham out-of-hours team during nights, weekends and bank holidays.
• Handle a varied ECC caseload alongside skilled clinicians.
• Contribute to the smooth running of a team where at least two nurses and support staff are on duty.

Requirements

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon.
• Ability to work part-time across the stated rota pattern.
• Confidence working in an emergency and critical care setting.
• Interest in developing skills through a diverse caseload.

Benefits

• Salary up to £80,000 DOE pro rata.
• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 35 paid hours pro rata.
• Seven weeks pro rata annual leave.
• Enhanced company sick, maternity, paternity and adoption pay schemes.
• Private medical insurance.
• Up to 50% discounted staff pet care.
• Professional membership fees paid.
• Your birthday as a paid day off.
• Paid volunteering.

About the Practice

Vets Now Nottingham provides out-of-hours veterinary care for dogs, cats and small animals. The role is based at PDSA Pet Wellbeing Centre, 581 Radford Road, Nottingham, NG7 7EB.

Vets Now supports close-knit emergency teams, structured rotas and ongoing development. This role also offers access to professional qualifications, the AdvantEdge programme, progression opportunities and ongoing coaching from Senior Vet Becca.