Job Description

Highly skilled Practice Owner with AVP Certificate in Surgery - Experienced Nursing Team - Great location in Cornwall - Salary up to 60,000


Our RCVS accredited small animal training practice in Cornwall, Truro Vets4Pets has an excellent opportunity for a veterinary surgeon to join our inclusive, friendly, and supportive team!

"In 2016 I decided to purchase my own clinic and since then I can only say how proud I am of my teams and how incredible they are. We have grown together and continue developing personally and professionally." Raul M. Galvan(MRCVS Cert AVP GSAS), Practice Owner at Truro Vets for Pets

About Us

Our strongest asset is our team, many of whom have been with us for over 4 years and some for over 10 years and as a team, we pride ourselves on not only providing excellent care to our clients, but also to each other!


Owner and veterinary surgeon Raul Galvan, qualified from Cordoba in Spain before moving to the UK in 2007 and becoming the owner of Truro Vets4Pets in 2018. Raul holds an AVP certificate in surgery, with special interest in orthopaedics and minimally invasive (keyhole) surgery.


As well as being supported by Raul, we also have an outstanding team of nurses with our clinical team also supported by an equally brilliant and welcoming team of 5 client care advisors as well as our Practice Manager, RVN and Mental Health First Aider.


The practice itself has been newly expanded and refurbished with a new building and equipment that offers a lovely bright and airy environment to work in with all the equipment you'd expect from a solid GP practice, in addition to separate cat and dog wards and two theatres.

The role

Our days are structured well with 15-minute consults as standard with 30 minutes given for more complicated cases or for graduates. We have one vet operating each day, with their consults starting later in the afternoon. We also make sure there are plenty of on the day 'run over breaks' to catch up, as well as emergency slots. Raul is a tremendous support to the team with plenty of regular catch ups during the week to discuss cases, and with clinical meetings also held every 6 to 8 weeks.


The hours are flexible and we're happy to discuss these around what you're looking for to achieve a good balance between home and work but will include a shared weekend rota of 1 in 3 Saturdays, which is kept to routine appointments with no ops.


In joining our team and supporting a great community and client base, we are looking for a colleague with solid GP experience, a team player with great communication skills and someone who shares our passion for providing the highest level of veterinary care.

And there's more..

Based in an ideal location in Cornwall, we are surrounded by wonderful scenery and some of the best beaches in the country within 15-20 minutes' drive. Truro has great access to the A30 and the A390 which connects the city to Falmouth, Redruth, Liskeard, and Plymouth.


What we're offering:

Salary up to 60,000 FTE, commensurate with experience 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 Pension Scheme. Dedicated CPD allowance including support towards Certificates. Relocation Allowance. (Direct applicants only) 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

We want our colleagues to be as diverse as our clients. Our teams are inclusive and celebrate difference, so if you meet our role requirements, we'd love to hear from you.


To find out more about this exciting opportunity simply call Laura on 07790 372441 or email WestVet@vets4pets.com. Alternatively, you can also apply below.


Location: TR1 3LN

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. 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!