Weekend Vet Surgeon
Up to £45ph DOE
Plus £10,000 Recognition Bonus pro rata and up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance
Providing critical care with passion and purpose in Middlesbrough
We provide out-of-hours veterinary care for dogs, cats and small animals across Middlesbrough. Based within a private host practice, Jackie Patterson's Veterinary Practice, the clinic supports approximately 16 local practices, delivering essential emergency and critical care when it’s needed most.
Rewarding work, your way
Out-of-hours doesn’t mean all hours. This role offers a structured and flexible rota ideal for those looking to supplement their work or develop ECC experience: Repeating every four weeks, the rota is as follows:
- Week 1: Saturday 15:00–21:00 and Sunday 11:00–21:00
- Week 2: Off
- Week 3: Sunday 11:00–21:00
- Week 4: Off
With no PDSA involvement, this role is focused purely on delivering high quality private emergency care in a well supported environment.
Investing in you
You’ll be working alongside experienced clinicians in a supportive ECC setting, with opportunities to grow your skills and confidence in emergency care. Benefits include:
- Seven weeks pro rata annual leave
- Private medical insurance
- Up to 50% discounted staff pet care
- £1,500 CPD allowance plus 35 paid hours pro rata
- Access to our AdvantEdge programme
Support where it matters
You’ll be part of a collaborative team within the clinic, with additional support from a wider network handling administrative and client service elements allowing you to focus on clinical excellence.
Next steps
We pride ourselves on creating a supportive working environment where people are listened to and treated fairly, honestly and considerately. For further information, please contact Anne in the Talent Team at:
[email protected]
Inclusive and Supportive Workplace
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those from diverse and minority groups. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Life at Vets Now
More than a job in emergency care
At Vets Now, you'll be part of close-knit teams who support each other under pressure, share responsibility and work together with a shared purpose. With structured rotas, experienced clinical teams and opportunities to grow, we aim to create careers in ECC that are both rewarding and sustainable.
Your birthday as a paid day off
Up to 50% discounted staff pet care
Paid volunteering
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