Job Description

Fascinating career and a great quality of life? You deserve it. At Falmouth Vets4Pets, we believe that you can have it all. From a fulfilling career with supportive colleagues, through to an idyllic hometown in which you can secure the best possible quality of life, everything is possible when you join us.

Our background

Emma our practice owner came to Falmouth 20 years ago and loved it so much that she never left. Instead, she chose to open this successful practice in the heart of the community, corporate in name only, we are independently run with complete clinical autonomy and no targets or upselling, ensuring our focus remains solely on the wellbeing of our patients and the satisfaction of our clients in the heart of the community. And now we would like you to join us!


We currently have an exciting opportunity for a talented Veterinary Surgeon to join our team. As a 100% small animal GP accredited practice with an Outstanding PSS Award for Client Service, we are at the heart of community life. Many of our clients have been with us for years, trusting us to take the best possible care of their extended family members.

What to expect

You'll be joining a friendly and welcoming team who work collaboratively to get things done. You can also expect:

20-minute consults as standard Structured diary with dedicated surgery and procedure time, as well as admin and breaks Visiting cardiology specialist Spacious practice with 3 consult rooms, office/kitchen space, separate cat and isolation ward Supportive team with practice owner Emma also a trained Mental Health First Aider

Flexible rota

We know that life is about more than just work. Our full-time rota typically includes 4 weekdays (Monday - Friday) with just 1 in 4 Saturday mornings, 8.30am- 12.30pm, no Sundays and no OOH. If you're looking for something different though let us know and we can work something out.

What you'll bring to the role

To make the most of this role, you will have experience of working in practice, with good medical and surgical skills and ideally with a surgical interest.


Bringing a down-to-earth approach to your work, you will be a friendly individual who has a great sense of humour. Crucially, you will be a team player who works well under pressure and enjoys a great deal of variety in every day.

A great salary and benefits package:

In addition to a salary between 50,000-65,000DOE, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle and career development:

5.6 weeks annual leave as standard (pro-rata for part-time). Paid memberships including RCVS and VDS. Life Assurance 4 x Annual Salary. Contributory Private Healthcare Contributory Pension Scheme. Dedicated CPD allowance including support towards Certificates. Relocation Allowance. (Direct applicants only) Sponsorship/Visa support. Cycle to Work Scheme. Access to Colleague Assistance Programmes - Retail Trust, Port of Call and MHFA Exclusive company discounts and rewards through our reward hub- including 20% off at Pets at Home, The Groom Room and Vet Group

And while the job itself offers an exceptional level of career satisfaction, it is possibly the location of this practice that is one of the main selling points. Located on the Cornish coast, Falmouth offers an enviable lifestyle that is hard to beat.


To join our team - and embrace a quality of life that is unmatchable - contact Laura on WestVet@vets4pets.com or simply apply below

Location

: TR10 8AB

Pets just see people. They aren't biased and they don't discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience don't perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!