Veterinary surgeon - weekend out of hours

Swift Veterinary Referrals are accepting applicants from veterinary surgeons with a passion for Emergency & Critical Care to join our fantastic OOH team on a weekend rota basis. This position is based at our specialist‑led multidisciplinary referral hospital in Wetherby and is perfect for those seeking a better work/life balance or a new professional challenge.

We have state‑of‑the‑art technology including a purpose‑built intensive care unit, which has all the emergency equipment you should need including point‑of‑care ultrasonography, oxygen kennels, ICU bays and cots for critical patients, multiparameter monitoring and its own radiography suite. Our extensive in‑house laboratory facilities include tests such as coagulation profiles, blood gases, cortisol, CSF cytospin, as well as the usual blood and urinalysis equipment you would expect. Our diagnostic equipment includes a 1.5T Siemens MRI scanner, 128 slice GE CT scanner, Doppler ultrasound and endoscopy.

Most importantly, we have a large team of talented veterinary professionals including: our referral clinicians, which are led by two European Specialists; hospital clinicians who support our referral departments and run our out‑of‑hours service; nursing and ACA teams who provide gold‑standard care to our patients; and our client care team, who provide our clients with the best service.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As an Emergency Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload. You’ll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture of the practice. You’ll be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care and supporting the ongoing development of those around you.

• This role provides an interesting and diverse mix of consulting, first‑opinion emergency surgery/ procedures and inpatient care, with support from our on‑call referral clinicians.
• You will also be supported by our talented and experienced nursing team, most of whom have many years’ experience and further qualifications in emergency and critical care.
• Rota for this position will include 20 hours every other weekend.

You Might Be a Great Fit If…

You are a confident and motivated veterinary surgeon who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering high‑quality patient and client care. You’ll bring:

• A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS.
• Experience working in out of hours with growing confidence in seeing emergency cases.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues.
• A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development.
• Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

How We’ll Support You

When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles.
• Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC Academy training centres and role‑relevant courses.
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet.
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks.
• Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities.
• A collaborative, values‑led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement.

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.8 weeks holiday including bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance.
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy.
• BVA membership, VDS cover and RCVS fees.
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies).
• Retail discounts and cashback offers.
• Reduced‑cost veterinary care for your own pets.

Competitive salary.