Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon (Out of Hours) 
Onsite
Location: Woodbridge, Ipswich, Suffolk 
Contract: Part Time
Practice Type: First opinion

Competitive Salary | up to £68,000 (DOE) annualised hours

What We Offer

• OOH opportunity
• The role includes a 1:4 working pattern of two weekend days and 7 nights plus 2 bank holiday days.
• The salary above is the annualised salary for a 26.25 hpw average working week.
• This role starts in July 2026.

Your journey starts here.  

At CVS, we put our colleagues first, giving you the support you need to provide the best possible care. From clinical to non-clinical challenges, you'll always have the resources and teams alongside you. We'll be your biggest supporter – it's in our nature. 

With market-leading learning, on-the-job training, and collaboration with skilled colleagues, you'll have the tools to grow—whether you're building confidence early in your career or looking to deepen your expertise. From advancing in your current role to exploring new leadership or specialist pathways, we provide the support and opportunities to help you achieve your goals 

Life at Active MiNightVet Woodbridge (Melton)

MiNightVet Ipswich, based in Melton, are looking for an experienced ECC Vet to join their Out of Hours team. The rota comprises of working a Saturday & Sunday day shift from 8am-7pm, followed by 7 nights 7pm-8am, followed by 3 weeks off. This works out as a weekly average of 26 hours a week (plus 2 x bank holiday day shifts that we will accommodate around your working rota/pattern) , giving you a great work life balance.

Our people are our greatest source of pride. As a result, we love coming to work and see each other not just as colleagues, but as friends too. You will be working in a fully equipped, forward thinking clinic where our clinicians are able to offer an extensive range of both medical and surgical services on site. You will work alongside a dedicated and experienced ECC RVN with additional support from our receptionist during day shifts. 

We are very proud to have so many enthusiastic and dedicated individuals working in our friendly practice. Highly trained and caring, each of us has a role to play in making this a special practice for you to visit with your pet.

By the end of 2026 we will be relocating to a brand new hospital, purpose built, with modern facilities including an onsite CT scanner, dental X-RAY and dedicated species separate wards. 

About you: 
 
We're looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our team. Working within a culture where clinicians are empowered to make the best decisions, where improvement is encouraged and where best practice is shared, you will be: 

• Driven by shared passion to provide the best possible care to animals, you're committed to delivering outstanding care to support our patients and their owners. 

• Confident in your clinical skills, you'll be able to take the lead on surgical and medical cases, and carry out diagnostic investigations with precision. 

• Keen to develop, you're committed to gaining further confidence in clinical skills so that you can manage or lead on different case types 

• A natural mentor and team player, you'll enjoy supporting and inspiring all colleagues to help them thrive. 

• Client care comes naturally to you, you know how to create a positive, reassuring experience that builds trust and long-lasting relationships. 

• As an experienced vet, (minimum, 3-4 years+ experience) you'll bring a strong level of clinical autonomy and be comfortable handling a varied caseload, offering guidance to the wider team and contributing to shaping clinical standards.  
   
  At CVS, we know that care for our patients starts with dedicated people like you. That's why we invest in your growth and your future. When you join our team, you'll receive: 

This position would suit an experienced small animal vet, preferably with a minimum of 2+ years' experience. The role involves primary care OOH consultations, receiving member practice case transfers, inpatient care, medical work ups and surgery. A strong medical knowledge is required and experience in routine and emergency surgery. You will possess good communication skills and have a passion to deliver excellent care and client service.

• RCVS & VDS fees paid in full 

• Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450+ courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) with tuition, exams, and study leave covered 

• Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring 

• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies 
• Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services, MiPet food and medications 

Join us at CVS 
 

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up. 

 Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line-manager check-ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health. 

 Our aim is to free up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice. 

 We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements across numerous practices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.