Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

Beacon VetCare is recruiting five Veterinary Surgeons to join their rapidly expanding Community, Referral and 24/7 Emergency practice in Cornwall. This is a full-time or part-time permanent role in a practice that has grown to 65 colleagues and 15,000 registered patients in just two and a half years, with a fourth location now open.

The practice operates on the "Beacon Triangle" philosophy: high staff wages, low client fees, and efficient nurse-led workflows. You'll work in spacious, purpose-built premises with excellent diagnostic equipment including a CT scanner, three operating theatres, and on-site EMS accommodation. With a dedicated night team handling out-of-hours cover, your OOH commitment is limited to no more than 1:3 Saturday mornings (or 1:6 Saturday and Sunday day shifts with time off in lieu).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical care across community, referral, and emergency caseloads
• Collaborate with a 21-strong vet team including six Advanced Practitioners and one Specialist mentor
• Contribute to specialist interests where applicable: ECC, Medicine, Imaging, Dentistry, Community Practice, or Referral Surgery including Orthopaedics, Soft Tissue, Spinal and Laparoscopic procedures
• Work across the central Summercourt hub and satellite practices in Newquay, Par and St Austell
• Support and engage in in-house training sessions, mentorship and external CPD

Requirements

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon (MRCVS or equivalent)
• Experience in small animal and/or emergency/referral practice preferred
• Postgraduate qualifications or specialist interests welcomed
• Full professional indemnity insurance and RCVS registration in good standing

Benefits

• Competitive salary from £45,000 to £75,000 based on experience and postgraduate qualifications
• 5 weeks holiday standard, up to 8 weeks with pro rata salary
• No more than 1:3 Saturday mornings (or 1:6 Sat/Sun day shifts with time off in lieu)
• Dedicated night team meaning no overnight on-call rota requirement
• Health insurance provided
• RCVS fees covered
• BSAVA membership plus one subject-specific professional membership
• Cornwall Heritage and Eden Project membership
• Beaconeers pet subscription for up to three pets
• Flexible working arrangements both full-time and part-time welcome
• Further study and qualifications encouraged and funded
• In-house training sessions and external CPD support
• Team socials and sporting activities including ParkRun, rugby and theatre visits

About the Practice

Beacon VetCare is an independent, locally-owned Community, Referral and 24/7 Emergency practice operating across multiple locations in Cornwall. Established two and a half years ago, the practice has grown rapidly to 65 staff and 15,000 registered patients, with a fourth site recently opened. The practice is built on the principle of providing aspirational salaries across all roles, with genuine opportunities for swift promotion and progression through their directorship which includes vets, RVNs and practice managers.

The team spans five decades of veterinary experience with diverse clinical interests. The practice features state-of-the-art facilities including a CT scanner, three operating theatres, on-site EMS accommodation and a school visits classroom. Located in the beautiful coastal area of Cornwall, the practice offers an excellent lifestyle alongside professional development in a supportive, collaborative environment.