Veterinary Surgeon

Clifton Villa (Truro); Truro; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Cornwall is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join their supportive team. The role requires managing client expectations with empathy while providing top-notch veterinary care. This position includes 40 hours a week, with flexible work patterns available, and offers a variety of benefits including generous annual leave, fully funded CPD, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

RCVS, VDS subscription fees paid

Fully funded CPD opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidised gym membership

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Colleague discount on pet products

Qualifications

• Experienced GP Veterinary Surgeon.
• Ability to adapt to varying client needs with an empathetic approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent veterinary care to patients.
• Manage client expectations and deliver customer service excellence.
• Participate in clinical discussions and practical training.

Skills

Empathy in client management

Clinical skills in veterinary medicine

Ability to adapt to varying client needs

Education

Qualifications in Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon, Clifton Villa, Cornwall

Clifton Villa Newquay and Truro are seeking a new Veterinary Surgeon to become part of our supportive, clinically driven team where we are passionate in supporting your development, interests and your wellbeing!

We are a well‑equipped practice set over two sites in Truro and Newquay but we will also consider a single site location.

We pride ourselves on being a welcoming, caring, and supportive team. We enjoy giving the best care to our patients and the best experience to our clients. We also offer our own 24‑hour hospitalisation and out‑of‑hours team so no OOH duties will be required with this role.

We are passionate about high clinical standards and host regular team meetings, clinical discussions, in‑house practical training and whole practice meetings.

As well as enjoying our modern facilities, well equipped practice and a busy varied caseload. Feel free to have a browse and get a feel for the practice. Clifton Villa Veterinary Surgery, Newquay | The Vet Collection.

The role will suit an experienced GP Veterinary Surgeon. You will have the ability to adapt to varying client needs; managing expectations with an empathetic approach is a key aspect in ensuring our customer service excellence. We will gladly support those wanting to pursue a certificate. We have a Surgical and Exotics AP and Medical Cert Holder in the team already and an excellent team of nurses!

Clifton Villa are a busy group located in Newquay/Truro and is commutable from Padstow, Wadebridge, Bodmin, St Austell, Redruth, Falmouth, Looe and other locations in Cornwall.

Rota: 40 hours a week. We would consider 20‑40 hours and alternative work patterns such as 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent) and option to buy/sell an additional 2 weeks of annual leave
• RCVS, VDS and subscription fees paid
• Generously encouraged and fully funded CPD - abundant opportunities within the business aided by internal and external development courses and programmes
• Receive an extra days leave each year in your first 5 years at CVS
• Cycle to work scheme and subsidised gym membership
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme - automatic enrolment and completely hassle free
• Access to First Aid for Mental Health and Wellbeing Champions across CVS and 300 trained CVS colleagues in this role
• Colleague discount on pet products and treatments including free consults, cost price drugs and a discount to our online pharmacy, Animed.
• Access to the company share‑save scheme See more here: What We Offer

Interested? Please click apply now! For further details or an informal chat, please contact Jim in the recruitment team at [e-mail]

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