Veterinary Surgeon – Cutting Edge
Up to £65,000 depending on clinic, plus benefits
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.
As the UK’s leading provider of emergency pet care, we’re committed to investing in the future of the profession. Through world-class CPD, interactive seminars, practical sessions, and personalised clinical mentorship, the Cutting Edge course will develop your knowledge, skills, and confidence to excel as an Emergency Vet, making a real difference to pets and their families.
Programme highlights:
Core learning areas include:
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:
Your passion deserves to be recognised and rewarded. Our comprehensive package includes:
Expansion, innovation, and opportunity
To reflect our commitment to the Cutting Edge programme and developing the next generation of veterinary surgeons, we have opportunities across the UK via Cutting edge in the following clinics:
Please note that each clinic can accommodate only one Cutting Edge veterinarian. Applications will be reviewed and accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible to secure your place.
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
For more details on the Cutting Edge programme, contact Ethan in our Talent team: [email protected]
Your Passion, Our Purpose. Together, we can save pets’ lives.
