
Join an experienced out-of-hours team with genuine work-life balance: 1:4 rota pattern, 26 hours per week average, and 3 weeks off between shifts. Perfect for vets seeking predictable scheduling without compromise on clinical challenge.
1:4 rota pattern: Saturday & Sunday day shift (8am–7pm) plus 7 consecutive nights (7pm–8am), followed by 3 weeks off. Averages 26.25 hours per week.
MiNightVet Ipswich (based in Melton) is seeking an experienced ECC Veterinary Surgeon to join their dedicated out-of-hours team. This is a fixed-term position starting July 2026, structured around a straightforward 1:4 rota: you'll work a Saturday and Sunday day shift (8am–7pm), followed by seven consecutive nights (7pm–8am), then enjoy three weeks off. This pattern averages just 26 hours per week, delivering excellent work-life balance while keeping your clinical skills sharp.
You'll work in a fully equipped, forward-thinking clinic with an experienced ECC RVN alongside you during day shifts, plus receptionist support. The team culture is warm and collaborative—colleagues are genuinely friends, not just coworkers. By end of 2026, the practice is relocating to a purpose-built hospital with modern facilities including an onsite CT scanner, dental X-ray, and dedicated species-specific wards.
CVS Group Plc operates MiNightVet Ipswich, a dedicated out-of-hours emergency and critical-care practice based in Melton, serving the wider region. The practice is known for its friendly, supportive culture where clinicians are empowered to make informed decisions and improvement is actively encouraged. All staff—clinical and non-clinical—are deeply invested in delivering outstanding care.
CVS provides market-leading learning, on-the-job training, and collaboration with skilled colleagues. Central expert teams (HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement) support smooth operations, while a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund drives facility enhancements. The organisation prioritises colleague wellbeing through monthly line-manager check-ins, a 400-strong Wellbeing Champions network, and comprehensive mental and physical health support.