Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeon

Wear Referrals | North East England | Salary £70,000 - £80,000 D.O.E.

Join our growing team and make a difference when it matters most.

Are you an experienced veterinary surgeon looking to develop your emergency and critical care skills within a supportive, multidisciplinary referral hospital? At Wear Referrals, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside a highly skilled team of specialists, diplomates and residency-trained clinicians, caring for a varied and rewarding caseload in a collaborative 24/7 hospital environment.

We’re looking for a motivated and compassionate Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeon to join our established and expanding team, providing exceptional care to our referral in-patients and supporting local primary care practices that rely on Wear Referrals for their out-of-hours service.

A rota designed around you

Our night rota follows a four nights on, eight nights off pattern, offering substantial blocks of time away from work to support a healthy work-life balance.

Some additional “make-up” shifts are needed to bring working hours up to a full-time equivalent. Some annual leave is allocated to ensure the rota works effectively, while the remaining holiday allowance can be booked separately.

We’re open to discussing full-time and part-time opportunities, including weekend day and night shift arrangements.

The role

You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality out-of-hours care across our busy referral hospital, managing a diverse caseload and working closely with colleagues across multiple clinical disciplines.

You’ll be supported by a dedicated and experienced OOH team, including multiple Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) on every shift. Shifts also benefit from intern backshift support, while our referral surgeons and clinicians provide additional on-call support. Weekend shifts also benefit from intern backshift support, while our referral surgeons and clinicians provide additional on-call support, both in person and by telephone.

This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your clinical experience, develop your confidence managing complex cases and become part of a team that values collaboration, evidence-based medicine and continuous learning.

Who we’re looking for

This role would suit an experienced primary care veterinary surgeon who is keen to gain experience in a large, 24/7 referral hospital and work with a complex and varied caseload.

You’ll be highly motivated, proactive and passionate about delivering clinical excellence, with strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

An Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) certificate would be advantageous, but it isn’t essential. We’re committed to supporting professional development and would fully support the successful candidate in undertaking a certificate or further ECC studies.

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who enjoys learning, values teamwork and wants to make a positive difference to patients, clients and colleagues.

Why join Wear Referrals?

You’ll become part of an established and growing team of diplomates, residency-trained surgeons and clinicians, supported by a large, discipline-specific nursing team.

We champion an evidence-based, multidisciplinary approach to veterinary care, fostering a collegiate atmosphere where knowledge is shared and continuous learning is encouraged.

Our extensive clinical caseload offers an interesting variety of cases and supports ongoing clinical research. We have an active internship programme and are expanding our residency programmes, creating an environment where professional development and clinical excellence go hand in hand.

As part of Linnaeus Veterinary Limited, we also benefit from a highly collaborative network of hospitals and colleagues, opening up further opportunities to share expertise and develop your career.

Benefits include

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave.
• RCVS and VDS fees paid.
• Generous CPD allowance and support for further qualifications and certificates.
• Extensive free online CPD programme.
• Career progression opportunities, including progression into leadership roles.
• Staff discount schemes.
• Life Assurance.
• Enhanced sickness pay.
• Enhanced family leave.
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme.
• Wellness programme including:
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Mental health and wellbeing support
  • Eyecare voucher scheme
  • Free annual flu jab
  • Cycle to work scheme

Wear Referrals Veterinary Group is part of the Linnaeus Group and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned means we can focus on long-term investment in our people, our practices and our patients.

At Linnaeus, a better world for pets starts with a better world for our people. You'll have access to a huge network of specialists, development opportunities and a comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best – caring for pets.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone feels valued, supported and empowered to be themselves.

If you would like to apply for this role or have an informal chat to discuss the opportunity further, please get in touch with Paige in the recruitment team at [email protected].

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Salary Value: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum;

Salary Description: Depending on experience