Veterinary Surgeon – Emergency Out of Hours

Overview

In this role you join Vets Now Bournemouth as an Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeon in emergency and critical care. You’ll handle a varied ECC caseload and work within a supportive team focused on progression and mentorship. The clinic emphasizes work-life balance and professional development, including dedicated CPD support and advancement opportunities. A strong focus is on delivering high-quality emergency care to pets outside standard hours, with a clear pathway to grow your skills and qualifications. A distinctive hook is the AdvantEdge program designed to fast-track talented vets into emergency duties.

Pay / Benefits

• private medical insurance
• enhanced sick pay
• enhanced maternity policy
• 7 weeks pro rata annual leave
• paid birthday
• paid volunteering days

Responsibilities

• Deliver emergency and critical care to a diverse caseload
• Collaborate with a team for consistent patient care and mentoring
• Work out-of-hours shifts with a balanced schedule (approx. 3 shifts/week for full-time)
• Engage in ongoing professional development and CPD opportunities
• Participate in the AdvantEdge program for rapid progression into emergency roles
• Contribute to a supportive, team-oriented clinic culture

Key requirements

• Qualified veterinary surgeon
• Experience or interest in emergency and critical care (ECC)
• Willingness to work out-of-hours shifts
• Ability to collaborate within a mentoring-centric team

• teamwork
• communication
• flexibility
• emergency and critical care (ECC)
• veterinary clinical decision-making
• clinical mentoring and coaching

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