Weekend Veterinary Surgeon

Clifton Villa (Newquay); Newquay; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Cornwall is seeking a skilled Weekend Veterinary Surgeon for 1:3 weekend shifts. The ideal candidate will be an experienced GP Veterinary Surgeon with a compassionate approach, adaptable to client needs, and willing to pursue further qualifications. Enjoy generous benefits including annual leave, fully funded CPD, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

RCVS, VDS and subscription fees paid

Fully funded CPD

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Colleague discount on pet products

Qualifications

• Minimum experience as a GP Veterinary Surgeon.
• Ability to manage client expectations with empathy.
• Willingness to pursue further qualifications supported by the team.

Responsibilities

• Cover weekend shifts on a 1:3 rotation.
• Provide excellent care to patients and clients.
• Participate in team meetings and clinical discussions.

Skills

Empathetic client management

Experience as a GP Veterinary Surgeon

Adaptability to client needs

Job description

Weekend Veterinary Surgeon, Clifton Villa, Newquay, Cornwall.

Are you seeking a regular Weekend Veterinary Surgeon position? Perhaps you are a locum looking for permanent shifts?

Here at Clifton Villa we have a brand-new role for a Weekend Veterinary Surgeon to cover 1:3 weekends shift Saturday & Sunday 7,45am-7.15pm, but we can be flexible.

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

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.

Standard benefits include (pro rata'd for part‑time):

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent, pro rata'd for PT) with our Buy/Sell holiday scheme - allowing you to purchase an additional two 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

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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