Veterinary Surgeon

February 23, 2024

Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    February 23, 2024
  • Expiration date
    February 22, 2025

Job Description

Are you a small animal vet eager to enhance your skills within a growing practice, while also working in the beautiful county of Cornwall?

The owner and veterinary surgeon, qualified from Córdoba in Spain before relocating to the UK in 2007 and assuming ownership of a veterinary practice in 2016, where they divide their time with another practice in Truro. They hold an AVP certificate in surgery, with a special interest in orthopaedics and minimally invasive (keyhole) surgery.

About Their Practice:

The surgery is purpose-built to deliver the highest clinical standards and provides excellent facilities, affording you access to all the equipment and space you need to care for your patients. As a veterinary surgeon, you will be at the heart of the practice, ensuring the well-being of their animal patients. They already boast a loyal client base with the potential for further growth, and cases can be worked up locally, offering you the opportunity to develop any specific interests you have, with certification encouraged and fully funded.

The Role:

Ideally, this is a full-time position, but they’re happy to discuss hours to achieve a good work-life balance that suits you, with no out-of-hours work and a shared weekend rota of 1 in 3 Saturdays.

By joining the team and supporting a great community and client base, they are seeking a colleague with solid GP experience, a team player with excellent communication skills, and someone who shares the passion for providing the highest level of veterinary care.

While the job itself offers an exceptional level of career satisfaction, it is perhaps the location that is one of the main selling points. The practice is surrounded by stunning scenery and some of the best beaches in the country within a 15-20 minute drive.

Compensation & Benefits:

In addition, they can offer you:

  • Salary up to £60,000 FTE, commensurate with experience
  • 5.6 weeks annual leave as standard (pro-rata for part-time).
  • Paid memberships including RCVS and VDS.
  • Life Assurance 4 x Annual Salary.
  • Contributory Pension Scheme.
  • Dedicated CPD allowance including support towards Certificates.
  • Relocation Allowance. (Direct applicants only)
  • Sponsorship/Visa support.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Access to Colleague Assistance Programmes – Retail Trust, Port of Call and MHFA
  • Exclusive company discounts and rewards through their reward hub– including 20% off at Pets at Home, The Groom Room, and Vet Group

They want their colleagues to be as diverse as their clients. Their teams are inclusive and celebrate difference.

So, if you have an ambition to be part of the future, please apply.