Veterinary Surgeon – Weekend

Vets Now; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading veterinary clinic in Dundee is seeking a Weekend Veterinary Surgeon to provide high-quality care. You will work alongside a supportive team focused on emergency and critical care. The role includes flexible shift arrangements and various employee benefits, including private medical insurance and CPD support. The ideal candidate is a registered Vet, passionate about continuous learning and effective teamwork. Apply now to advance your ECC career with us!

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Enhanced sick pay

Seven weeks pro rata annual leave

£1,500 CPD allowance

Access to employee wellbeing programme

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Surgeon with RCVS.
• Experience in emergency and critical care preferred.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care during weekend shifts.
• Collaborate with the team on complex cases.
• Mentor and support junior staff.

Skills

Emergency and critical care experience

Team collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

Dundee – Veterinary Surgeon – Weekend

Up to £40ph DOE plus benefits

Make your weekends work at Vets Now Dundee

At Vets Now Dundee we have an exciting opportunity for a weekend Vet Surgeon who is seeking an interesting caseload. At our Dundee clinic you will work alongside a fully supportive team, and you will also benefit from continuous mentorship.

Whether you are working a second job or looking to get more ECC experience, this is a great opportunity to further your own knowledge and work with a team who are passionate about progressing in the world of emergency and critical care.

Build your ECC career around your lifestyle

The available shifts in this weekend role typically include the following, plus a fair share of bank holidays:

• Week 1: Sunday backshift (10am-10pm)
• Week 2: No shifts
• Week 3: Sunday backshift (10am-10pm)
• Week 4: Saturday core nightshift (7pm-9am)

We will work with you to find a rota that fits around your lifestyle and clinic requirements.

As a backshift Vet you work as the second Vet on shift, providing an opportunity to share knowledge and work together on the more complex cases.

We look after you, so you can look after them

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.

• Private medical insurance
• Membership of employee wellbeing programme
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity policy including six months full pay
• Family-friendly policies including paternity and adoption pay schemes
• 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
• ECC certificate support – financial and paid study leave
• Access to our ‘Edge’ programmes
• RCVS fees, VECCS membership and VDS cover
• Vets Now For You – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• UK Standard Pension contributions – 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Up to 50% discounted staff pet care
• Death in service of two times annual salary

Give yourself the AdvantEdge

At Vets Now, we are passionate about training and the ongoing development of our employees. If this vacancy is of interest and you feel you would benefit from an enhanced induction into our business, then the below option may be perfect for you:

AdvantEdge – A programme for talented Vets that will fast track them into a successful emergency role. This programme includes 1 week of hands‑on practical training, followed by 20 hours of flexible case‑based e‑learning completed at your own pace. This blended approach is designed to help you start your career at Vets Now with confidence.

Apply at Vets Now

To be considered for this role, please click apply. To get in touch with Angie in our Talent team to discuss further, please email angie.ritchie@vets‑now.com or call 078 150 15538.

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.