ECC/Night Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Penmellyn Veterinary Group is seeking enthusiastic small animal veterinary surgeons to join their team in Cornwall. The roles are suited for those with an interest in emergency and critical care or general practice. Benefit from a flexible work schedule, extensive CPD support, and a competitive salary in a modern, well-equipped practice dedicated to high standards of care.

Benefits

6.6 weeks holiday

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance

Pension scheme

Colleague wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in veterinary surgery.
• ECC qualifications or consideration of certification supported.
• Ability to manage a mixed caseload and support clients effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage ECC caseload during hybrid shifts.
• Develop skills in small animal medicine as part of a supportive team.
• Participate in CPD and continuous learning initiatives.

Skills

Emergency and Critical Care

Veterinary Surgery

Client Service

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

Penmellyn Veterinary Group has two exciting positions available for small animal veterinary surgeons. One position is suited for someone interested in emergency and critical care, while the other is ideal for a general practitioner with a broad range of interests or a focus on small animal medicine.

Join our well-equipped sites

Our practice comprises six branches across mid Cornwall, with our main hospital located in St Columb Major, near Newquay. We serve a thriving first opinion client base and accept referrals in orthopaedic, spinal, and soft tissue surgery, diagnostic imaging, and emergency and critical care. The practice is modern, well-equipped, and forward-thinking. We boast a large team of veterinary surgeons and registered veterinary nurses, many of whom have advanced qualifications or are working towards them. We are committed to high standards of veterinary care and client service, continuously seeking improvements. Our facilities include an on-site CT scanner.

Find your future with Penmellyn Vets

The Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) role is suitable for a veterinary surgeon with at least two years of experience. It offers a hybrid schedule of daytime and night shifts, with flexible balance. You will join our established ECC team, supported by dedicated day and night hospital vets and RVNs. Candidates may have ECC qualifications or be considering certification, and we support and fund further studies. The position can be part-time or full-time, with various rota options.

Be part of our supportive and friendly team

This role offers the opportunity to develop or expand clinical skills across various areas. A full-time schedule includes a rota of First Opinion and Out of Hours ECC work, with part-time options available. We also support certification studies if desired.

As part of the IVC Evidensia group, we offer extensive resources, clinical knowledge, and benefits, including 6.6 weeks of holiday, sick pay, pension, enhanced parental leave, staff discounts, and relocation support.

Because our employees matter

We value our staff and invest in their wellbeing and development, offering a competitive salary and benefits such as:

• Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave, plus birthday leave
• Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, family-friendly policies, colleague wellbeing initiatives
• Development: £1250 CPD allowance, certificate support, online learning, research funding, Care Fund, Infection Prevention, and Quality Improvement programs
• Professional Memberships: BVA, VDS, RCVS fees covered
• Colleague Benefits: Pension scheme, Cycle to Work, Green Cars, voluntary benefits, retail discounts, pet treatment discounts