Veterinary Surgeon

Tempus Recruitment; Callington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established veterinary practice in Callington is seeking a dedicated Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in small animal care, be comfortable with sole charge responsibilities, and actively contribute to the growth of junior staff. This permanent full-time role offers a competitive salary along with excellent benefits such as a CPD allowance and robust employee support.

Benefits

6.6 weeks paid holiday

£1750 CPD Allowance

Health Shield contributions

RCVS Membership paid

VDS cover

Enhanced parental leave

Discounted veterinary fees

Cycle to Work scheme

CPD/training support

Company sick pay

Qualifications

• Confident with all aspects of small animal veterinary work.
• Excellent communicator with a team-focused mindset.
• Flexible and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Full spectrum of small animal duties including consultations and surgeries.
• Participation in a shared Saturday rota and occasional OOH care.
• Support for mentoring newer team members.

Skills

Small animal veterinary work

Excellent communication

Team-focused mindset

Mentoring junior colleagues

Education

RCVS accreditation

Job description

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Base pay range

The Package

• 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
• £1750 CPD Allowance per annum
• Health Shield – wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments – from dentistry to sports massage
• RCVS Membership paid and two other membership subscriptions
• VDS cover
• Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Discounted veterinary fees
• My Perks – offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
• Cycle to Work scheme
• CPD/training support
• Company sick pay
• Colleague engagement survey
• Annual pay reviews
• Focus on employee wellbeing
• Career progression opportunities
  
  

Job Description

Introduction

Our client is a corporately owned, RCVS-accredited practice located in Cornwall, seeking an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly and collaborative team. If you’re looking for a varied role with excellent support and the opportunity to mentor newer team members, this could be the perfect fit.

Working Hours / Rota

Permanent full-time role

4.5-day working week

Participation in a shared Saturday rota

Occasional in-patient OOH care

Role Description

This role involves the full spectrum of small animal duties, with clinical responsibilities spanning consultations, diagnostics, and surgery. You will work primarily across the Callington, Saltash, and Looe branches, enjoying a good variety of casework and client interaction. The role is ideal for someone confident in sole charge and passionate about supporting the growth of others, particularly new graduates.

The practice environment fosters teamwork and development, with weekly clinical meetings and a culture focused on delivering exceptional patient care. Certificate study is actively supported for those interested in pursuing a specific area of expertise.

Team Size

The current clinical team includes 8 veterinary surgeons and a large team of experienced nurses and receptionists. Interests within the team include imaging, internal medicine, and dentistry, with several team members undertaking or holding further qualifications. The team is growing and welcomes new talent with open arms.

Practice Details

With five branches serving the Devon and Cornwall region – three small animal and two farm-focused – this well-established practice has been part of the community for over 65 years. Most small animal services are delivered from the Callington site, with additional facilities at Saltash and Looe. The team maintains strong ties to local referral centres and works hard to deliver compassionate, comprehensive veterinary care in a welcoming environment.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be confident with all aspects of small animal veterinary work and comfortable with occasional sole charge. You’ll be an excellent communicator with a team-focused mindset and a passion for mentoring junior colleagues. A flexible, proactive approach and a desire to contribute to the wider success of the practice will be highly regarded.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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