Join a thriving 27-vet team at Millcroft Vets in the Lake District, where independence meets genuine support. Enjoy a 4-day working week as standard, manageable on-call rotas, and a salary well above the SPVS median.
1 weeknight in 12 (on paper 1:8), approximately 2.5 weekends in 10. Half day following night on-call, full day following weekend on-call. Small-animal only rota. On-site accommodation available.
Millcroft Vets is seeking an experienced veterinary surgeon to join their friendly, independent mixed practice across six centres in the western Lake District. This is a flexible opportunity suited to experienced vets looking for a better work-life balance without compromising clinical interest or earning potential.
A 4-day week is the standard working pattern for experienced vets, with options to adjust your salary or reduce hours further to suit your lifestyle. You'll benefit from generous breaks during your 38-hour week, with 15-minute consultation slots allowing time to catch up on admin, review results, or simply take a breath. The shared small-animal-only on-call rota is currently 1 weeknight in 12 (on paper 1:8) plus approximately 2.5 weekends in 10. Recovery time is built in: a half day follows night calls, and a full day off follows weekend cover. Accommodation is available at the practice for those who prefer to stay on-site during out-of-hours shifts. A twilight RVN provides triaging and inpatient management until 10:30pm, with a dedicated on-call RVN thereafter.
Millcroft Vets is a fiercely independent, six-centre mixed practice serving the western Lake District. The team comprises 27 experienced vets working across small animal, farm, and equine disciplines. The practice is a member of XLVets, a community of independently owned veterinary practices committed to supporting succession and genuine business ownership opportunities.
The practice invests in staff development and modern clinical facilities. It is an SPVS member practice that actively monitors salary benchmarking to ensure vets are rewarded competitively. The culture emphasises sustainable working patterns, team support, and clinical excellence alongside business independence.
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