Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Penmellyn Veterinary Group have two exciting positions available for small animal veterinary surgeons. One position would suit someone who is primarily interested in emergency and critical care, and the second position would suit a true general practitioner with a range of interests or someone with a bias towards small animal medicine.

Join our well equipped sites

Our practice consists of six branches, distributed across mid Cornwall. Our main hospital is located in St Columb Major, a few miles from Newquay. We have a thriving first opinion client base and we also accept referrals in orthopaedic, spinal and soft tissue surgery, diagnostic imaging and emergency and critical care. The practice is modern, well-equipped and has a forward-thinking and proactive ethos. We have a large team of veterinary surgeons and registered veterinary nurses, and many members of our team have obtained or are working towards further qualifications. We strive towards providing the highest possible standards of veterinary care and client service, and we are constantly exploring ways to improve what we do even further. We have excellent facilities and diagnostic equipment, including an on-site CT scanner.

Find your future with Penmellyn Vets

The General Practitioner position may be of interest to veterinary surgeons with a wide range of clinical interests, or someone looking to focus on a particular area of general practice. You would be part of our vibrant team of veterinary surgeons with a large range of clinical interests and expertise. This role could be an opportunity to expand your skills in one or more areas, or to continue to develop your skills and interests across the board. A full time role would involve working four weekdays per week, plus a share of weekend work, and there would be no regular night shifts. We can accommodate part time applicants through a range of different rota options. Again, we are very happy to support and fund certificate study if this would be of interest to you.

As part of the IVC Evidensia group, we have access to a wealth of resources, clinical knowledge and information. We can offer an impressive spectrum of employment benefits, including 6.6 weeks of holiday per year, company sick pay, pension scheme, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, a generous staff discount scheme and also discounts on a range of external products and services. We can also assist you with meeting the costs associated with moving to this part of the country through a generous relocation package.

Because our employees matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance

1. 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
2. Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

1. Private Medical Insurance
2. Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
3. Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
4. Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing

Development

1. £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
2. Certificate support
3. Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
4. Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
5. All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
6. All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
7. Infection Prevention and Control Programme
8. Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

1. BVA membership
2. VDS cover
3. RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits

1. Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
2. Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
3. Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
4. Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
5. Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, and we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.