Are you a Small Animal Vet looking for an exciting new challenge in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, close-knit team in Cornwall, offering a varied caseload, no out-of-hours, and genuine work-life balance – all while enjoying the stunning Cornish coast on your doorstep.

Key Details

• Location: Cornwall (Helston/Penzance area)

• Role: Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Permanent

• Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE

• Hours: Full time, 4-day working week

• Weekends: 1 in 2 Saturday mornings (TOIL given)

• OOH: None

The Role

• Varied small animal caseload covering consultations, surgery and diagnostics

• Option to work across two branch locations if desired (both with strong facilities and client bases)

• Freedom to develop areas of clinical interest with support for CPD and certificates

• Opportunities to get involved in community and charity work (e.g. marine rescue and StreetVet)

About the Practice

• Long-established, RCVS-accredited practice with modern facilities

• Experienced, supportive team including vets, RVNs and SVNs

• Equipment includes ultrasound, digital X-ray, in-house lab and more

• Positive and collaborative workplace culture, where every team member's contribution is valued

• Strong emphasis on career development and wellbeing

The Team
You'll be joining a small, dedicated group of vets and nurses with a strong sense of camaraderie. The team balance professionalism with personality – whether it's baking, walking, crafting or exploring the Cornish coast, there's always something to share outside of work too.

Location
Cornwall offers an unbeatable lifestyle – from coastal walks and sandy beaches to historic estates and vibrant harbour towns. Based in the Helston and Penzance area, you'll be surrounded by natural beauty while still enjoying good transport links across the county. Whether you love water sports, hiking, food festivals or simply taking in the sea air, this role gives you the chance to live and work in an area many dream of calling home.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £70,000 DOE

• 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays

• £1,750 CPD allowance per annum

• CPD/training support, including certificate funding

• RCVS and two professional memberships paid

• VDS cover

• Health Shield wellbeing plan

• Enhanced parental pay

• Staff discounts on veterinary care

• My Perks discount scheme

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Company sick pay

• Annual pay reviews

• Career progression opportunities

Must Haves

• RCVS Registered (or soon to be)
• Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What Happens Next?

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