Job Description
Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Emergency and Critical Care (ECC)
Location: Kilmarnock
Salary: up to £85,000 DOE
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Collaborate, thrive, and save pets' lives
At Vets Now, we believe that when your purpose is to make a difference, you deserve a team that shares your passion. In our Kilmarnock clinic, we're looking for a Head/Lead Veterinary Surgeon to lead from the front - inspiring clinical excellence and guiding a high-performing and collaborative team that supports pets and people when they need it most.
Kilmarnock is home to a close knit and highly experienced team, with a particularly longstanding nursing cohort who have worked together for many years with minimal change. The clinic benefits from a stable and supportive culture, with veterinary surgeons who bring a wealth of experience, many having previously worked in charity practice. The team includes dedicated CE and Sunday vets, ensuring strong clinical continuity and support. Recruitment opportunities here are rare, reflecting the positive working environment and long-term retention within the clinic. Ideally located just behind Kilmarnock train station, the clinic is exceptionally well connected by public transport, making commuting straightforward from surrounding areas. As part of the wider Vets Now network, the clinic plays a vital role in providing trusted out-of-hours emergency care to pets across Kilmarnock and the surrounding communities.
Lead with Clinical Excellence
As Senior Vet, you'll lead by example by blending clinical expertise with mentorship and collaboration. You'll set the tone for quality care, lead in emergency situations, and support the development of your fellow clinicians. You'll have responsibility for:
• Driving and upholding clinical standards across the clinic
• Supporting the growth, training and wellbeing of your veterinary team
• Identifying clinical development opportunities and shaping team progression
• Championing innovation and service improvement within the clinic
This is more than a job. This is a vital leadership role with real impact where your guidance helps shape the future of ECC, while making a difference to patients, clients, and colleagues every day.
Work-Life Balance That Works For You
This full-time role averages 40 hours per week, including:
• Weekday nights and 1:2 weekends (mix of nights and days)
• Nightshifts 18:, Saturday day and Sunday day
• Shared