Veterinary Surgeon – Cutting Edge

Vets Now; Scotland; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary service provider in the UK is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join their Cutting Edge program in Emergency and Critical Care. This role offers a structured training route, competitive salary starting at £42,250, and benefits including private medical insurance and CPD allowance. Candidates should have at least six months of small animal experience and be confident in routine surgical procedures. Flexible working hours and a supportive work environment make this an ideal opportunity for passionate veterinary professionals.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Enhanced sick pay

Maternity and family-friendly policies

Annual leave

Birthday off

Paid volunteering days

CPD allowance

Employee discounts

Pension contributions

Death in service cover

Qualifications

• At least six months’ experience with small animals.
• Must be confident in consulting and performing routine surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Join an ECC clinic of your choice after training.
• Work between 30–40 hours per week on a flexible rota.

Skills

Small animal experience

Confidence in routine surgical procedures

Client communication

Job description

The Vacancy

Veterinary Surgeon – Cutting Edge

Up to £65,000 depending on clinic, plus benefits. A structured and fully supported route into Emergency and Critical Care (ECC).

Your Passion, Our Purpose.

At Vets Now, we are the UK’s leading provider of emergency pet care, delivering expert treatment across our nationwide network of out of hours clinics. We believe that when you bring passion for veterinary, it’s our purpose to provide the training, support, and opportunities you need to thrive.

The Cutting Edge programme has been designed to help veterinary surgeons build a rewarding career in Emergency and Critical Care. Through world‑class CPD, interactive seminars, practical sessions, and personalised clinical coaching, you will develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to excel in ECC making a real difference to pets and their families.

Programme highlights:

• 250 hours of CPD delivered by recognised ECC specialists
• 8-week training programme combining interactive seminars and practical sessions
• Hands on experience in your chosen clinic, guided by an experienced senior clinician
• Training at our Central Support hub in Scotland (accommodation provided)
• Opportunities to build your professional network with fellow Cutting Edge participants

Core learning areas include:

• Recognition and management of shock
• Fluid therapy and transfusion medicine
• Respiratory and cardiac emergencies
• Neurological emergencies and trauma
• Surgical emergency wet labs
• Blood gas analysis and point of care ultrasound (POCUS)
• Clinical reasoning and decision making in ECC
• Teamworking and client communication
• Adjusting to night work

Work-life balance that works for you

After completing Cutting Edge, you will join an ECC clinic of your choice on a full time basis. You can choose a rota that suits your lifestyle, working between 30–40 hours per week. Our rotas are carefully designed to support both professional development and personal wellbeing, with no more than three nights in a row and an average of three shifts per week.

You will receive a training salary of £42,250 for the first 8 weeks, rising to up to £65,000 from week 9 depending on your chosen clinic.

Rewards and benefits:

• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity (6 months full pay) and family-friendly policies
• Seven weeks pro rata annual leave
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• Paid volunteering days
• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 35 paid hours pro rata (received after 12 months)
• RCVS fees, VECCS membership and VDS cover
• Employee discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers
• UK Standard Pension contributions – 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Death in service – two times annual salary

Expansion, innovation, and opportunity

To reflect our commitment to the Cutting Edge programme and developing the next generation of veterinary surgeons, we have opportunities across the UK via Cutting edge in the following clinics:

• Ashford
• Barnet
• Barton-le-Clay
• Bournemouth
• Cheltenham
• Coventry
• Doncaster
• Edinburgh
• Farnham
• Gateshead
• Guildford
• Herne Bay
• High Wycombe
• Hull
• Kendal
• Kings Lynn
• Kirkcaldy
• Lincoln
• Liverpool
• Manningtree
• Newport
• Peterborough
• Preston
• Southampton
• Staines

Who we’re looking for

You should have at least six months’ small animal experience and be confident consulting and performing routine surgical procedures sole charge.

Next intake:

17th August 2026

For more details on the Cutting Edge programme, contact Reah in our Talent team: [e-mail]

Your Passion, Our Purpose together, we can save pets’ lives