Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – 12m FTC (Maternity Cover)
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Salary
£45,000-55,000 depending on experience
Company
Calweton Veterinary Group
Contact
Michelle Broderick, Clinical Director [email protected]
Callington, Cornwall, United Kingdom
🐾Great opportunity ✔️ Great location ✔️ Great Team ✔️🐾
Looking for a Fixed Term position that ticks all the boxes? Look no further!!
We’re looking for a qualified, RCVS registered Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon that’s keen to be part of our dedicated team – plus enjoy all that beautiful Cornwall has to offer!
Why join us?
Simple – we’ve been providing outstanding care for pets and farm species in Devon and Cornwall for over 65 years
- Large RCVS accredited, well equipped practice – 3 small animal branches & 2 farm branches
- We work up medical & surgical cases, with very good relationships with local referral practices
- Certificates and/or special interests actively encouraged - generous CPD budget and time off
- Amazing Team (if we say so ourselves) – 9 Vets (part-time & full-time) including certificate holders, plus our fantastic and highly skilled Nurses and Support Team
The Role:
- 12-month FTC (maternity cover) from approx. mid-April 2026
- Full-time position (must include Fridays)
- 4 and a half day weeks and participation in Saturday rota
- Based at our Callington, Saltash & Looe branches - negotiable
- Occasional OOH in-patient care
Salary - £45,000-55,000 depending on experience
The role includes all the usual Small Animal Vet duties, including the delivery of outstanding client service. We are a supportive bunch and want everyone to thrive in their roles.
Most importantly be part of something special - OUR TEAM😊
- Supportive and collaborative
- Great team ethos – weekly meetings where everyone’s contribution counts
- Super work life balance – downtime is important! Fantastic family atmosphere with social activities planned throughout the year
You:
- Confident - with the experience, passion and drive for delivering outstanding patient care
- A great people person – a real team player!
- Excellent communication skills - with both clients and colleagues
- Enjoys challenges and rises to them
Why here?
A fantastic location offering the best of both….
City life – with Plymouth easily accessible – rich history, vibrant culture and brimming with attractions
Country life – beautiful beaches, stunning coastal walks, endless sporting activities and nearby Dartmoor National Park
Plus, LOTS of Perks: 👍
- 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
- £1750 CPD Allowance per annum
- Health Shield - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage
- RCVS Membership paid and two other membership subscriptions
- VDS cover
- Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
- Discounted veterinary fees
- My Perks – offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
- Cycle to Work scheme
- CPD/training support
- Company sick pay
- Colleague engagement survey
- Annual pay reviews
- Focus on employee wellbeing
- Career progression opportunities
As a proud member of the VetPartners family there is also access to VetPartners Learning Hub & specialists.
We work hard to be a great place to work and as the newly awarded Employer of the Year, VetPartners offers a supportive, progressive environment where you can thrive.
Sounds great – what next?
We’d love to hear from you!
To apply or for more information/an informal chat please contact:
Michelle Broderick, Clinical Director - [email protected]
Address: 79 Tavistock Road, Callington, Cornwall, United Kingdom