Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon - Callington

Purosearch Ltd.; Callington; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous CPD budget

Certificates supported

RCVS/VDS fees covered

6 weeks annual leave

Enhanced family policies

Employee discounts

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. is seeking a confident Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established practice in Callington, Cornwall. You will work across medical and surgical cases with a supportive team and opportunities to mentor newer grads while building strong client relationships.

The role offers a competitive salary from £44,000 to £60,000 DOE, with a generous benefits package, and a CPD-friendly environment near the Cornish coast.

Qualifications

• Experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon with confidence in medical and surgical work.
• Ability to mentor newer grads and build client relationships.
• RCVS accreditation and ongoing professional development focus.

Responsibilities

• Work up medical and surgical cases.
• Mentor newer grads and support team.
• Develop strong client relationships and communication.
• Collaborate with a large nursing and reception team.

Skills

Medical and surgical work

Mentoring newer grads

Client relationships

Autonomy

Education

RCVS accreditation

Job description

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon - Callington

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Callington

• Join a highly skilled and supportive team of 8 vets and a large nursing and reception team in a friendly, RCVS accredited practice with over 65 years of trusted care.
• Work in a culture of collaboration and continuous learning, with weekly clinical meetings, a generous CPD budget, and active encouragement of certificates and special interests.
• Enjoy a varied caseload where you can confidently work up medical and surgical cases, mentor newer grads, and build strong client relationships in a role with plenty of autonomy.
• Earn a competitive salary from £44,000 – £60,000 DOE plus a generous benefits package, all while living and working in the stunning Cornish countryside near the coast.

A well-loved and long established RCVS accredited practice in Callington, Cornwall, is seeking an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join their thriving and friendly team. With over 65 years of dedicated care to pets and farm species across Devon and Cornwall, this practice is steeped in community trust and clinical excellence.

You’ll be joining a team of 8 vets and a large, outstanding support crew made up of passionate RVNs, student nurses, and welcoming receptionists. The practice boasts a diagnostic imaging certificate holder, vets with specialist interests including medicine and dentistry, and a growing number of nurses pursuing further qualifications. Weekly clinical meetings foster a culture of support, development, and shared learning—everyone helps one another and truly thrives together.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone confident in both medical and surgical work, who enjoys seeing cases through, developing strong client relationships, and mentoring newer colleagues. With access to excellent referral networks, there’s freedom to work up complex cases while being part of a family atmosphere where team socials and shared successes are a regular feature.

Career development is a top priority, with a generous CPD budget and support for certificates and special interests. Whether you're refining your surgical skills or diving deeper into internal medicine, you’ll have the tools and mentorship you need.

Callington itself is a gem—nestled between Dartmoor and the Cornish coast, it offers beautiful countryside living with great local amenities, making it an ideal place for those seeking both professional growth and a balanced lifestyle.

If you're a confident and compassionate vet who values collaboration, communication, and community, this could be your perfect next chapter!

The Rota

• 4 and a half day week
• 6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays
• Salary from £44,000 - £60,000 DOE
• RCVS, VDS & 2 others fees covered
• Enhanced family policies
• Employee discounts
• Career progression opportunities