Veterinary Surgeon - Part Time - FTC

Part Time Veterinary Surgeon

Fixed term contract - ends September 2027

Up to £80,000 DOE pro rata plus benefits

Now for emergency and critical care at Vets Now Northampton

Vets Now Northampton provides out-of-hours veterinary care for dogs, cats and small animals. Our team, work nights, weekends and bank holidays to provide emergency and critical care for sick and injured small animals when they need it most. We’re looking for a Vet Surgeon to join our team on a part-time fixed term basis.

Now for work-life balance

This role consists of working an average of 37 hours per week across weekday nights, weekend days and nights (1:2 rotation), as well as a share of bank holidays – never working more than three nightshifts in a row. The 13-week rolling rota will feature an average of seven shifts every four weeks – nightshifts are 1900-0900, and dayshifts are 1200-1930 on a Saturday and 0830-1930 on a Sunday.

Now for enhanced rewards and benefits

At Vets Now we recognise that our people are what makes us. That’s why we are continuing to invest in first class reward and recognition benefits and initiatives. Which includes, but not limited to:

  • Private medical insurance
  • Seven weeks pro rata annual leave
  • Up to 50% discounted staff pet care
  • Professional membership fees
  • Vets Now For You – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers

For further information, please contact Anne in our Talent Team through [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.


Role overview

  • Northampton

  • Part Time

  • Up to £80,000 DOE pro rata

Apply for this role

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.

7 weeks holiday pro rata

Your birthday as a paid day off

Up to 50% discounted staff pet care

Paid volunteering

Frequently asked questions

Got a question about working with us? Here are some of the things people considering a role at Vets Now ask us most.

Think you'd be a great fit for this role?

Bring your skills, passion and experience to a team that's committed to exceptional pet care.

Related roles

Veterinary Surgeon

Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Part Time

Part-Time Senior Veterinary Surgeon – Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) Location : Doncaster Salary : Up to £85,000 DOE pro rata Bonus : £10,000 Welcome Bonus pro rata plus up to…

  • Doncaster

  • Part Time, Permanent

  • Up to £85,000 DOE pro rata

Learn more
Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon Up to £80,000 DOE pro rata Plus £10,000 Recognition Bonus pro rata and up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance Now for emergency and critical care at Vets Now Hull At…

  • Hull

  • Full Time, Permanent

  • Up to £80,000 DOE

Learn more
Veterinary Surgeon

Senior Veterinary Surgeon

Senior Veterinary Surgeon – Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) Location: Sheffield Salary: Up to £90,000 DOE Bonus: £10,000 Welcome Bonus plus up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance…

  • Sheffield

  • Full Time, Permanent

  • Up to £90,000 DOE

Learn more