A four-day week, flexible out-of-hours rota and a well-supported small animal team make this a strong role for vets who want variety without losing work life balance.
1 night on call every 3 weeks and 1 in 5 weekends for most vets, with flexibility to build a different balance. A dedicated RVN is on until 10:30 pm, and another RVN is on call overnight. After a night on call, the next half-day is off. After a weekend on call, the next day is off.
Join an experienced small animal team at Millcroft Vets, where the rota is built around a genuine four-day week and a mix of consulting, operating and admin time. The practice also offers flexibility around out-of-hours, so the balance can be shaped to suit different life and career stages.
You'll be working in a supportive environment with regular clinical discussion, a broad caseload and colleagues who are happy to share knowledge. The location brings the Lake District on the doorstep, which will suit anyone who values time outdoors as much as clinical variety.
Millcroft Vets has served Cumbria since the 1920s and remains an independent practice with a strong community presence. The team includes 27 vets, with certificate holders in surgery, medicine, emergency and critical care, cardiology, diagnostic imaging, behaviour and exotics.
The practice operates from six branches, with a central hub in Cockermouth providing 24-hour care, alongside branches in Workington, Keswick, Aspatria, Maryport and Egremont. Facilities include video endoscopy, high-resolution ultrasound scanning, Class IV laser, Tonovet and dental radiography.
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