Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Penmellyn Vets - St. Columb Major, Cornwall

Salary up to £65,000 DOE

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we’re trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

Penmellyn Vets, part of the ivc, is looking for a confident Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our thriving, multi‑site team in beautiful Cornwall.

Established for over 130 years, our practice has built a trusted reputation for delivering exceptional patient care. As both a first‑opinion and referral hospital, we offer a varied and rewarding caseload that provides excellent opportunities to develop your clinical skills while working alongside a highly experienced team.

You’ll enjoy a genuine balance of consultations and surgery, with the opportunity to work cases through from diagnosis to treatment. Our patients include cats, dogs, rabbits, small furries and the occasional wildlife case brought in by the local community. Thanks to our hospital status, you’ll have exposure to everything from routine procedures through to orthopaedic, soft tissue and more advanced surgical cases, with plenty of support to pursue your own clinical interests.

Our modern facilities are equipped with advanced technology, including CT, laparoscopy, endoscopy, digital and dental radiography, laser therapy and a wide range of additional diagnostic equipment, allowing you to deliver the very best patient care.

You’ll become part of a collaborative team of 27 Veterinary Surgeons, supported by a large team of RVNs and dedicated Client Care colleagues. Our clinical team includes certificate holders and Advanced Practitioners in orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, emergency and critical care, cardiology and internal medicine, alongside visiting ophthalmology and cardiology specialists. Professional development is actively encouraged, with full support available for CPD and certificate study.

Unfortunately, this role is not suitable for new graduates or vets requiring a structured graduate development programme.

• Hospital providing both first‑opinion and referral services.
• Excellent balance of consultations and surgery.
• Varied caseload including routine, orthopaedic and soft tissue procedures.
• Opportunity to develop and pursue your own clinical interests.
• Advanced facilities including CT, laparoscopy, endoscopy, laser therapy and digital imaging.
• Collaborative team of 27 Veterinary Surgeons and experienced RVNs.
• Work alongside certificate holders, Advanced Practitioners and visiting specialists.
• Strong support for CPD and certificate study.
• Fantastic Cornwall location with an outstanding lifestyle and coastline on your doorstep.

As a Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload.

You’ll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture of the practice. You’ll be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care and supporting the ongoing development of those around you.

• Full‑time, 4‑day working week.
• 1 in 5 weekend rota.
• Saturday consulting shifts: 8:30am - 4:30pm.
• Sunday surgery shifts: 8:30am - 4:30pm.
• No out‑of‑hours requirements.
• No on‑call commitments.
• Part‑time applications are welcome.

• Deliver high‑quality medical and surgical care across a varied first opinion caseload.
• Build strong client relationships through excellent communication and continuity of care.
• Work cases up to a high standard while utilising referral support where appropriate.
• Collaborate with Veterinary Surgeons, RVNs and support colleagues to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.
• Contribute to clinical discussions, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives.

You are a confident and motivated Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering high‑quality patient and…