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Veterinary Surgeon - Emergency Out of Hours
IVC
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Source date: 11/4/2026
About this role
Vets Now Chesterfield are welcoming applications from Out of Hours (OOH) Veterinary Surgeons with a passion for Emergency and Critical Care to join their team on a full-time or part-time basis. Vets Now is the UK’s leading provider of emergency veterinary care, with a nationwide network of out of hours clinics and 24/7 emergency hospitals. As part of Inspiring Vet Care, our teams make a difference to pets and their owners when they need us most. We can offer a £10,000 Recognition Bonus and up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance Now for work-life balance This role consists of working an average of 40 hours per week across weekday nights, weekend days and nights, as well as a share of bank holidays – never working more than three nightshifts in a row. We appreciate that one size doesn’t fit all and are happy to consider part-time applicants. Now for enhanced rewards and benefits Our exceptional benefits package 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 * Up to 50% discounted staff pet care * Professional membership fees Now for development and on-going coaching Working in an emergency setting, will sharpen and develop your veterinary skills. We invest heavily in the continuous professional development of all our people, and, as a Vet Surgeon you will have access to professional qualifications and our AdvantEdge programme, progression opportunities, and on-going coaching. Now for innovation Our AdvantEdge programme includes a one-week hands-on practical training, followed by 20 hours of flexible case-based e-learning completed at your pace. This blended approach is designed to help you start your career at Vets Now with confidence. For further information, please contact Anne in our Talent Team through [anne.longmire@ivcevidensia.com](mailto:anne.longmire@ivcevidensia.com) 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.