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Weekend Veterinary Surgeon

Up to £45ph DOE plus benefits

Vets Now Chesterfield for Team Support

At Vets Now Chesterfield, you’ll find a strong support network in highly experienced Surgeons, skilled nurses and knowledgeable Animal Care Assistants and Receptionists. You’ll benefit from dedicated support and coaching, both formally as part of your professional journey and informally through collaboration with our Senior Vet, Natalie.

Vets Now for Work-Life Balance

We understand that there’s life beyond the typical 9-5. If you’re looking for weekend hours or want to enhance your ECC skills, this role could be ideal. Over an eight-week period, we’re looking for Veterinary Surgeons to cover the following shifts:

2x Saturday and Sunday 1900-0900
2x Saturday 1200-1930 and Sunday 0830-1930
4x Sunday 1200-2000
Plus a share of bank holidays

Vets Now for Enhanced Rewards and Benefits

Our commitment to your wellbeing extends beyond the diverse caseload, with an exceptional benefits package which includes, but is not limited to:

£1,500 CPD allowance plus 35 paid hours pro rata
Enhanced company sick, maternity, paternity and adoption pay schemes
Private medical insurance
Seven weeks pro rata annual leave plus a fair share of bank holidays
Up to 50% discounted staff pet care
Professional membership fees
Access to our AdvantEdge programme

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You can apply by hitting the apply now button, or to discuss this vacancy further please contact Anne in our Talent Team at [email protected]

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those from diverse and minority groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we encourage candidates with disabilities and health conditions to apply and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply for more than one position?

You can apply for as many positions as you like. Please ensure when chatting to one of our recruitment team you inform them of the other positions you have applied for within Vets Now. If the recruitment team are aware of all positions, you are interested in then we are able to provide you with more information on all of those roles.

I don’t have a proper CV, can I still apply?

You can still apply however, It is important that you do have a CV, if you need guidance with a CV please contact us and one of our team members can help you with this.

Flexible working is essential for my family life, are Vets Now flexible?

We pride ourselves on flexibility. Whether you are looking for 1 shift per month or full time we will have something to suit. Please let the team know what it is you are looking for and we will try our best to accommodate.

I don’t see anything that’s quite right, should I still speak to you?

Yes, it may be the case that one of adverts doesn’t quite fit what you are looking for. However, if you chat with one of our recruitment team, they can investigate things further and we may be to accommodate what you are looking for.

How often are the job vacancies updated?

Our adverts are refreshed weekly. Our talent team ensures that we are up to date and also salaries are in line for the area of the role.

How much annual leave do you offer?

7 weeks pro rata

What other benefits could I expect at Vets Now?

Visit our benefits and rewards page to learn more

I’ve just graduated, are there any opportunities at Vets Now?

Yes, we have both our Cutting Edge programme and also our AdvantEdge programme, both are extremely beneficial and fit all levels of Veterinary Surgeons.

If I do an Edge programme will I receive a salary while I am learning?

Yes, you will be paid for your time, along with any accommodation and travel required as part of the programmes.

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