Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeon – Emergency Hospital
Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who thrives in a busy emergency hospital environment? This is an excellent opportunity to manage urgent and critical cases, make independent clinical decisions and deliver high-quality emergency care when pets and their owners need it most.
You’ll join a team dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care, where your clinical judgement, practical approach and commitment to animal welfare will make a genuine difference.
What we’re looking for
To be successful in this role, you’ll:
Be MRCVS registered.
Have experience delivering high-quality emergency patient care and supporting clients during challenging situations.
Be confident independently assessing and managing emergency and critical care cases.
Take a pragmatic, welfare-focused approach to clinical decision-making.
Remain calm, decisive and confident in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Be computer literate and comfortable using clinical systems.
Be confident using ultrasound, radiography and multiparameter monitoring equipment.
Working Pattern
This role offers a structured three-week rota, with one week of overnight shifts followed by two weeks off.
Week 1: Monday to Sunday, 19:45–08:15 – awake night shifts.
Week 2: Off.
Week 3: Off.
Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeon – Emergency Hospital
Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who thrives in a busy emergency hospital environment? This is an excellent opportunity to manage urgent and critical cases, make independent clinical decisions and deliver high-quality emergency care when pets and their owners need it most.
You’ll join a team dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care, where your clinical judgement, practical approach and commitment to animal welfare will make a genuine difference.
What we’re looking for
To be successful in this role, you’ll:
Be MRCVS registered.
Have experience delivering high-quality emergency patient care and supporting clients during challenging situations.
Be confident independently assessing and managing emergency and critical care cases.
Take a pragmatic, welfare-focused approach to clinical decision-making.
Remain calm, decisive and confident in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Be computer literate and comfortable using clinical systems.
Be confident using ultrasound, radiography and multiparameter monitoring equipment.
Working Pattern
This role offers a structured three-week rota, with one week of overnight shifts followed by two weeks off.
Week 1: Monday to Sunday, 19:45–08:15 – awake night shifts.
Week 2: Off.
Week 3: Off.
Average working hours are 33.41 hours per week.
Rewards, Support and Benefits
You’ll benefit from a comprehensive package designed to support your professional development, wellbeing and work-life balance.
Professional Development
£1,000 annual CPD allowance and five days of CPD leave.
Full payment of RCVS registration fees, where applicable.
Extensive internal CPD programmes.
Discounts for BSAVA Congress and London Vet Show.
Pay, Pension and Financial Benefits
Annual leave included as part of working hours.
Generous pension options, with employer contributions starting at 5% and rising to 10%.
Life assurance worth four times your annual salary.
Access to retail, holiday and lifestyle discounts through the staff Fetch benefits platform.
Health and Wellbeing
AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme.
24/7 wellbeing support and private medical cover.
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
Access to staff veterinary services.
Join the Team
If you’re a confident Veterinary Surgeon looking for an emergency role with a distinctive rota, excellent development opportunities and a strong focus on animal welfare, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, click Apply Now, create a candidate account and complete the application form.
Diversity and Inclusion
PDSA is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive. Applications are welcomed from people of all backgrounds, and reasonable adjustments can be discussed throughout the recruitment process.
All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate pre-employment checks.
Rewards, Support and Benefits
You’ll benefit from a comprehensive package designed to support your professional development, wellbeing and work-life balance.
Professional Development
£1,000 annual CPD allowance and five days of CPD leave.
Full payment of RCVS registration fees, where applicable.
Extensive internal CPD programmes.
Discounts for BSAVA Congress and London Vet Show.
Pay, Pension and Financial Benefits
Annual leave included as part of working hours.
Generous pension options, with employer contributions starting at 5% and rising to 10%.
Life assurance worth four times your annual salary.
Access to retail, holiday and lifestyle discounts through the staff Fetch benefits platform.
Health and Wellbeing
AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme.
24/7 wellbeing support and private medical cover.
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
Access to staff veterinary services.
Join the Team
If you’re a confident Veterinary Surgeon looking for an emergency role with a distinctive rota, excellent development opportunities and a strong focus on animal welfare, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, click Apply Now, create a candidate account and complete the application form.
Interested in this role? Apply now and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.