Clinical roles and shifts
Discover more about the type of roles available and flexible ways of working
From our dedicated vet surgeons and vet nurses to our specialist support team, our people are our greatest asset, and they’re at the heart of everything we do.
We are committed to breaking down barriers for people to access a career in ECC and pride ourselves in being able to make it happen.
You can have it all at Vets Now
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Exciting and varied career
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Access to renowned induction programmes
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A shift pattern that allows you to flourish at home as well as at work
It’s not too good to be true, we are making this a reality for our people every day.
Emergency and Critical Care offers clinicians a varied and exciting caseload and we believe that if you have a passion for this area then you should be able to flourish in both the role and at home.
What kind of shifts are available?
Outside of full-time and part-time, you might hear or see terms like roving contract or weekend only contracts and wonder what they are – we like to make things as transparent as possible for our people so here is a run down of the main shift patterns that we offer.
Our contracts
Roving Contracts
A roving vet surgeon will work in a variety of clinics within a defined, agreed geographical area. This will likely be 2-3 locations within your area, but rovers can work across a large variety of clinics if they are happy to travel.
Your rota can typically offer more flexibility to suit your needs as likely to be more shift availability than if you were working in 1 location.
- You will work with various teams and see a variety of cases.
- Can be weekend only, part time or full time.
- Enhanced pay due to flexibility and travel required.
- Access to our AdvantEdge programme
- Full range of benefits (pro rata), induction, mentorship, and development opportunities
Weekend only contracts
A weekend vet surgeon will cover shifts on Saturday and/or Sunday only. You can choose the shift type you require (days, backshift or full nights) and how frequently you would like to work.
This might sound to good to be true, but it really is the case. We want to attract and keep our talented people.
- Can work as little as 1 shift per month.
- We can provide flexibly on shifts allowing you to work around any existing commitments.
- Access to our AdvantEdge programme
- Full range of benefits (pro rata), induction, mentorship, and development opportunities
- Ideal for those that want to balance ECC work with another role, want to work small hours or make extra money.
Backshift/Twilight roles
During our peak times on shift, we often have a second vet or nurse on shift to support. There shifts are usually referred to as backshift, or twilight because they span across our traditional day and night shift to provide additional cover during the busiest times. These shifts are never full nights and are typically traditional shorter shifts. Eg, you may work as a Saturday backshift vet, working 16:00- 00:00 meaning you are there to support the handover between our day and night vet, and to support the evening.
- You will be the second vet or nurse on shift
- Most of our clinics have these roles available at weekends, but some also have mid-week options too for those interested.
- You will have access to our AdvantEdge programme & full range of benefits (pro rata)
In a nutshell, what are the main responsibilities for clinic roles?
Regardless of your role, if you’re looking for a caring, committed workplace, Vets Now may have a place for you. We’re also proud to be an employer that supports work-life balance for our teams, so if you are looking for a flexible schedule, we’re always open to having that conversation. Many of our roles are specifically scoped as weekend, part-time, or multi-site, so take a look and see what might fit for you. If you don’t see something that quite fits your requirements, please talk to us.
View vacanciesVeterinary Surgeon
Principal Vet Surgeon
As a principal vet you will play a key leadership role within your clinic. Supporting and line managing a team of out of hours vets, you will work alongside the Principal Nurse Manager to ensure the smooth running of our clinic.
Alongside your own clinical shifts, your key responsibilities will be maintaining clinical standards, fostering a good working relationship with our partner practices, driving clinical and operational improvements for your clinic, and helping attract and retain staff within the clinic. As a PV, you will have the on-going support of your Area Director, and your Area Clinical Manager
Veterinary Surgeon
As a Vet Surgeon at Vets Now, you will have access to the largest ECC caseload in Europe, providing out of hours care for clients in your local area. Working evenings and weekends (Depending on your contract) you will provide help to our patience at a time they need it most. As one of our permanent vets, you will have the on-going support of your Principal Vet, who will be your line manager, as well as your local Area Director and Area Clinical Manager. As an OOH vet at Vets Now, you will likely have at least 2 years + experience in general practice, but we have 2 industry leading courses designed to support you into ECC depending on your experience level.
Veterinary Nurse
Principal Nurse Manager
As a principal Nurse Manager, you will play a key leadership role within your clinic. Supporting and line managing both our nursing and clinical support teams, you will work alongside the Principal Vet to ensure the smooth running of our clinic. Alongside your own clinical shifts, your key responsibilities will be maintaining clinical standards, fostering a good working relationship with our partner practices, driving clinical and operational improvements for your clinic, and helping attract and retain staff within the clinic.
Veterinary Nurse
As a Veterinary Nurse at Vets Now, you will have access to the largest ECC caseload in Europe, providing out of hours care for clients in your local area and helping provide care to our patients at a time they need it most. Working as an out of hours RVN, you will report directly into the Principal Nurse Manager, and work alongside a team of vets, nurses, animal care assistants and receptionist. You will have the on-going support of your line manager, as well as wider support from your Area Director, and Area Clinical Manager.
Supporting roles
Receptionist
As a veterinary receptionist with Vets Now, you will play a vital role in our team. Our receptionists are often the first point of contact when a client calls or arrives at a Vets Now Clinic. Our reception teams greet clients, take calls, and handle financial transactions. You will also be responsible for handling administration duties accurately. You will provide our vets and nurses with vital updates about patients on the way to the clinic, or clients that may need assistance. Our receptionists are a friendly face and listening ear when our clients need it most.
Animal Care Assistant
Our Animal Care Assistants are essential support to the nursing and vet teams. This role is focused on delivering excellent client and patient care while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the clinic.
Key priorities include the provision of care to in-patients in collaboration with Veterinary Nurses, encompassing tasks such assisting with patient treatments, running laboratory samples, preparation of clinical equipment and theatre, patient husbandry – feeding, walking & grooming.
Clinic Administrator
A clinic administrator is a multifaceted professional responsible for the efficient and organized management of administrative tasks within the clinic. This role involves preparation and submission of various reports, weekly banking tasks and the careful maintenance of petty cash records. The role extends to the management of filing for clinic paper records and the recording of minutes during staff meetings.
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