Salary up to £65,000 DOE
Practice with Deep Roots and a Warm Welcome
Penmellyn Vets is a six-site small animal practice based in the heart of mid Cornwall, proudly serving the local community for over 130 years. We are looking for a veterinary surgeon to join our friendly, supportive team who values the client journey as much as excellent patient care and wants to be part of a practice that truly puts people and pets first.
A Varied Caseload That Keeps Things Interesting
Our clients bring us cats, dogs, rabbits, small furries and the occasional local wildlife needing help. You can expect a healthy and rewarding balance between consultations and surgery, with a genuine openness to supporting your clinical interests. Our central hospital in St Columb Major is supported by satellite surgeries in St Austell, Newquay, Pool, Bodmin and Padstow, giving variety without losing that close‑knit feel.
Hospital-Level Facilities at Your Fingertips
As a hospital practice that accepts referrals, our surgical caseload ranges from routine procedures through to orthopaedics and advanced soft‑tissue work. You will have access to an impressive array of equipment including CT, laparoscopy, endoscopy, digital and dental X‑ray, laser therapy and more, all designed to help you practice to a high clinical standard.
Designed for People as Well as Patients
Our purpose‑built hospital features a large, welcoming reception, six consultation rooms (including a dedicated RVN consult room), a spacious central prep area with four theatres, dedicated dental and scanning suites, separate kennels, cattery and isolation wards, and a fully equipped in‑house IDEXX laboratory. There are also comfortable office spaces, a well‑equipped staff room and a large on‑site car park to make day‑to‑day life that little bit easier.
Balance That Respects Your Life Outside Work
This is a full‑time position working over 4 days a week. You will partake in a 1:5 weekend rota 8:30am – 4pm where you will get time off during the week. There is no OOH or on‑call and part‑time applications are welcome.
A Team That Has Your Back
You’ll be joining a team of 28 vets supported by an experienced group of RVNs and a client care team led by our practice manager. We are proud to have certificate holders and advanced practitioners in orthopaedics, soft‑tissue surgery, ECC, cardiology and medicine, alongside visiting specialists in ophthalmology and cardiology. If you’re interested in working towards a certificate of your own, we would be very happy to support you.
Life in and Around Cornwall
Living and working in Cornwall means stunning coastlines, beautiful countryside and a lifestyle many only dream of. Whether you love surfing, coastal walks, wild swimming, great food or simply slowing the pace of life, Cornwall offers space to breathe and a real sense of community, all while doing a job you love.
Because our people matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from
* Work‑life balance – 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays pro rata
* Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
* Private Medical Insurance
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
* Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
* £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
* Certificate support
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
* All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
* All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
* BVA membership
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
* Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
* Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
* Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
* Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
* Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
Salary up to £65,000 DOE
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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