Veterinary Surgeon

Nute Veterinary Surgery – Veterinary Surgeon

Nute Veterinary Surgery is seeking a new Veterinary Surgeon to join our fun and friendly team in Wadebridge, Cornwall.

We place our colleagues at the forefront of providing the best care, supporting you from clinical to non‑clinical challenges with resources and teams at hand.

Our modern, bright practice boasts five consultation rooms, excellent parking for staff and clients, nearby cafés, and a beach just 10 minutes away. The practice is equipped with a dental suite, X‑ray, ultrasound, digital X‑ray, and a multiparameter machine. A skilled nursing and reception team support a collaborative veterinary team that is silver‑standard cat friendly and dog friendly.

The role is full‑time 40 hours a week; part‑time rosters are considered. Saturday mornings (1:3 with another vet) are required; no out‑of‑hours. This is a fixed‑term 12‑month contract starting as soon as possible.

Most of our vets work a 4‑day week, but we are flexible with hours and patterns. Accommodation is available above the practice if needed.

Wadebridge, Cornwall, commutable from Padstow, Polzeath, Port Isaac, Newquay, Bodmin, Tintagel, St Austell, Liskeard, and other Cornish locations. The rota allows plenty of time off to enjoy the nearby beaches.

• Driven by a shared passion to provide the best possible care to animals.
• Confident in your clinical skills, able to take on cases and carry out diagnostic investigations with precision.
• Keen to develop, committed to gaining further confidence so you can manage or lead on different case types.
• A natural mentor and team player, supporting and inspiring colleagues for progression.
• Client‑oriented, creating a positive, reassuring experience that builds trust.
• Experienced, comfortable with a varied caseload, guiding the wider team and shaping clinical standards.

• RCVS & VDS fees paid in full.
• Salary up to £65,000 dependent on experience.
• Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450+ courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) with tuition, exams, and study leave covered.
• Up to 33 days holiday (with option to buy/sell).
• CVS Pension Scheme.
• Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network, and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring.
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing champions, and enhanced family leave policies.
• Staff pet care discounts – 50 % off services, MiPet food and medications.

For further details or an informal chat, please contact Emily in the recruitment team at