Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Kernow Veterinary St Austell; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking veterinary group in Cornwall, where your skills as a small animal vet will be valued. This full-time role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and a great work-life balance. Enjoy the beauty of Cornwall while working with a dedicated team that prioritizes employee wellbeing and continuous learning. With generous leave, CPD support, and a commitment to diversity, this is a unique opportunity to thrive in your veterinary career. Don't miss the chance to be part of a team that truly cares about its people and their professional growth.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance

Company pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Retail discounts

Pet treatment discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinarian with experience in small animal care.
• Ability to perform surgical and diagnostic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care for small animals at multiple sites.
• Participate in out-of-hours care and weekend rotations.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Small Animal Care

Surgical Skills

Diagnostic Services

Education

Veterinary Degree

Tools

Diagnostic Equipment

Surgical Instruments

Job description

Find Your Future With Kernow Vets

Kernow Veterinary Group is looking for a small animal vet to join our team. This is a full-time role, 40 hours over a 4-day week, promoting a great work/life balance. We are also open to part-time applicants. Our current team consists of 22 small animal vets across five sites, along with a dedicated farm & equine team.

Our Talented Team

We seek someone to complement our supportive team, which includes certificate holders in Ophthalmology, Dermatology, & Behaviour, as well as recent graduates under the IVC graduate academy. We provide referral services in Behaviour, Ophthalmology, & Dermatology.

All sites are well-equipped, offering a full range of diagnostic and surgical services. We operate our own OOH for in-patients, supported by an RVN and nursing staff at our main site 24/7. We employ a night vet and collaborate with a neighboring IVC practice for emergency OOH night coverage. The role involves contributing to the OOH rota for in-patient care and weekends, currently 1:10 weekends.

Opportunities & Lifestyle

Within our supportive team, you will have clinical freedom to follow cases through. Many of our experienced vets have been with us for over 30 years, alongside newer colleagues.

If you're considering relocating, get in touch! We are a sociable team who enjoy all that Cornwall offers—riding, cycling, running, surfing, rowing, and coastal walks—all on our doorstep. Cornwall's excellent road, rail, and air links support a great work-life balance. We are part of the Vet GDP scheme, RVN training centers, and active in the Cornwall Veterinary Association, which includes a young vet network.

Why Our Employees Matter

We value our staff as the key to our success. We invest in our people, premises, and processes. Benefits include:

• Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays and extra for your birthday
• Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, family-friendly policies, colleague wellbeing initiatives
• Development: £1250 CPD allowance, 40 hours paid CPD leave, certificate support, access to IVC Evidensia Academy, Vetlexicon, research funding, Care Fund, Infection Prevention, and Quality Improvement programs
• Professional Memberships: BVA membership, VDS cover
• Colleague Benefits: Company pension, Cycle to Work, Green Cars schemes, voluntary benefits, retail discounts, pet treatment discounts

We are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and Belonging. As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

Salary up to £70,000 FTE DOE