Veterinary Surgeon - Cutting Edge
- £42,250 salary during 8-week training period.
- £60,000 - £65,000 depending on clinic, plus benefits following training.
- A structured and fully supported route into Emergency and Critical Care (ECC)
Your Passion, Our Purpose.
At Vets Now, we understand that your passion is animal care - that’s why we’ve made it our purpose to support those looking to move into Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) with Cutting Edge: an 8-week training programme designed to prepare you for your rewarding career in ECC.
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, permanent 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)
- Up to £5,000 relocation support
- 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
Aberdeen | Ashford | Barnet | Belfast | Bridgwater | Cheltenham | Colwyn Bay | Dundee | Eastbourne | Farnham | Gillingham | Glasgow Hospital | Hemel Hempstead | Herne Bay | High Wycombe | Hull | Kilmarnock | King's Lynn | Liverpool | Macclesfield | Middlesbrough | Milton Keynes | Peterborough | Preston | Salisbury | Sheffield | Southampton | Sutton | Swansea | Turnbridge Wells | Witham | Worcester | Wrexham
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: 1st March 2027
Your Passion, Our Purpose. Together, we can save pets’ lives.
Up to £65,000 + Benefits
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Veterinary Surgeon (Cutting Edge) - ECC in London employer: Inspiring Vet Care
Inspiring Vet Care in Scotland is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity for the Director of Practice & Clinical Services to lead a dynamic team in a supportive and collaborative environment. With a strong focus on professional development, flexible working patterns, and a commitment to maintaining a healthy work-life balance, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally. The practice's dedication to high clinical standards and continuous improvement ensures that you will be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values your contributions and fosters growth.
