We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our MiNight Vet team working nights on a 12-month fixed-term contract starting 3rd August 2025. You'll work in a primary care OOH setting based at ChesterGates Veterinary Specialists; a fully equipped RCVS approved Veterinary referral hospital. (Please note: ChesterGates inpatients are under the care of interns and referral clinicians.)
Why us?
Situated just outside of Chester city centre, our practice is ideally placed for those who enjoy exploring in their time off. The Lake District, Liverpool, North Wales, the Wirral and two airports are all within easy reach—giving you a perfect mix of professional fulfilment and quality downtime.
Work alongside a talented, friendly and supportive team of vets, nurses, VCAs and receptionists
Benefit from close collaboration with ChesterGates Veterinary Specialists
Enjoy a workplace that supports professional development, including the potential to pursue an ECC certificate
Salary & Rota
Annualised rota: 5 nights on, 10 nights off
Shifts: 7 pm-8 am
Average hours: 28 per week
Salary up to £80,000 FTE
Free parking on site
Conveniently located near public transport, with nearby access to the Wirral, Lake District, Liverpool, and North Wales
What to Expect
MiNight Vet Chester Wirral provides 24-hour care for our first opinion member practices, including the ongoing care of MiNight Vet inpatients. Being based within a referral hospital, you'll benefit from access to a wider clinical team and advanced facilities, with additional equipment and medications on hand to support complex case management.
You'll be involved in a mix of:
OOH consultations for first opinion emergencies
Receiving case transfers from our member practices
Inpatient care and monitoring
Medical investigations and workups
Emergency surgical procedures
Typical cases include foreign bodies, caesarean sections, GDVs, dyspnoea, seizures, HGE, urethral obstructions and DKA.
This is a rewarding and varied role with plenty of scope to use and develop your clinical skills. You'll work independently overnight while knowing that a wider clinical support network is nearby should you need it.
What We're Looking For
This role would suit a confident and capable small animal vet with at least 3 years' experience in practice. You'll need:
Strong clinical knowledge across emergency and general practice cases
Experience in both routine and emergency surgical procedures
Good communication skills and a calm, methodical approach
A genuine commitment to delivering high standards of care and client service
What We Offer
Generous annual leave entitlement of 5 weeks per year plus Bank Holidays
Buy/sell up to an additional 4 weeks annual leave!
Staff discount scheme on Veterinary bills and products
A range of health benefits including private healthcare
Employee Assistance Programme and access to over 400 Mental Health First-Aiders
To arrange a confidential chat or a visit to the practice, please contact Sophie at sophie.flude@cvsvets.com.
CVS Group plc is an AIM listed, international integrated veterinary services provider, which delivers to clients through four business areas: our veterinary practices, diagnostic laboratories, pet crematoria and e-commerce division. Our success is derived from the passion our people have for animals and for making pets a priority, it's what is at the heart of our work, every day.
CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.
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