About This Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Small Animal Vet Surgeon to join a thriving and expanding independent practice in the beautiful county of Cornwall.
• Competitive salary based on experience, up to £65,000 for FTE certificate holders
• A true work-life balance with a 4-day working week
• 15-minute consults
• A fair and manageable out-of-hours rota: 1 week on-call in 10 (no day shifts during that week) and just 1 Saturday morning clinic every 20 weeks
This well-established, RCVS-accredited mixed practice is looking to welcome an experienced and enthusiastic vet to their dedicated small animal team. This role would suit someone with 3–4+ years of experience, including certificate holders, who enjoys working collaboratively in a team-focused environment.
The successful candidate will be joining a friendly and supportive team of 9 small animal vets and 13 nurses (FTE), in a modern, spacious premises equipped with excellent facilities including two theatres, separate dog and cat wards, a dental suite, in-house lab, digital X-ray, dental X-ray, ultrasound, ECG, and endoscopy.
Set in a stunning rural location, the practice offers the best of both worlds — surrounded by countryside with easy access to Cornwall’s famous coastline, and within reach of Exeter, Plymouth, the A30, and M5.
Further benefits include:
• Strong focus on wellbeing and mental health support across the entire team
• Supportive culture that encourages clinical freedom and case continuity
• Generous CPD allowance: 5 days with no financial cap (case-by-case)
• Career progression supported, including toward certificates
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Full cover for RCVS, VDS, BVA, and BSAVA fees
• Enhanced sick pay
• Staff discounts and additional benefits including healthcare discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, and discounted fuel cards
• Free on-site parking
• Regular practice social events
If you're looking to develop your career in a supportive and forward-thinking practice — all while enjoying the lifestyle and natural beauty that Cornwall offers — this could be the perfect next step.
If you are interested, please contact Lacey now on: 01395 200189 / Lacey.Dorliac@SynergyVets.com