Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

Clifton Villa is recruiting an experienced GP Veterinary Surgeon to join their well-equipped practice spanning Truro and Newquay. This is an on-site role offering flexibility—whether you prefer a single location or work across both sites is open to discussion. You’ll deliver high clinical standards while enjoying a supportive team culture focused on patient care and client experience.

This is a full-time permanent position with 40 hours per week as standard, though the practice is happy to discuss alternative patterns including part-time options (20–40 hours) and flexible schedules such as 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off for the right candidate. Best of all: no out-of-hours duties are required. Clifton Villa operates its own 24-hour hospitalisation and after-hours team, so you can maintain a genuine work-life balance.

Located in rural Cornwall, the practice is easily commutable from Padstow, Wadebridge, Bodmin, St Austell, Redruth, Falmouth, Looe and surrounding areas—ideal if you’re seeking a career move to the Southwest.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver first-opinion small animal veterinary care across two busy, well-equipped practice locations
• Manage a varied caseload with an empathetic, client-focused approach
• Participate in regular clinical discussions, team meetings, and in-house practical training
• Contribute to maintaining high clinical standards across the practice
• Support colleagues in a collaborative, clinically passionate environment
• Pursue professional development—the practice actively supports those seeking surgical or medical certificates

Requirements

• Qualified veterinary surgeon registered with the RCVS
• Experience as a general practice veterinarian
• Strong communication and client management skills with an empathetic approach
• Ability to adapt to varying client needs and manage expectations professionally
• Interest in continuous professional development (desirable but not essential)

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (or equivalent), with an option to buy/sell an additional 2 weeks
• RCVS, VDS, and professional subscription fees paid in full
• Generous, fully funded CPD programme with access to internal and external development courses
• Extra day’s leave each year during your first 5 years with CVS
• Cycle to work scheme and subsidised gym membership
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and wellbeing support
• Automatic enrolment pension scheme (completely hassle-free)
• Access to First Aid for Mental Health and Wellbeing Champions, with 300+ trained colleagues across CVS
• Colleague discount on pet products and treatments, including free consultations, cost-price drugs, and discounts at Animed online pharmacy
• Company share-save scheme participation

About the Practice

Clifton Villa Veterinary Surgery operates two busy first-opinion locations in Truro and Newquay, part of CVS Group. The practice prides itself on being welcoming, caring, and supportive, with a team genuinely passionate about high clinical standards and excellent patient and client care. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, including colleagues with surgical and exotic animal qualifications and an excellent nursing team. The practice is well-equipped with modern facilities and hosts regular clinical discussions and training to foster continuous improvement.

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive workplace where all colleagues are encouraged to be themselves, difference is celebrated, and everyone can deliver their best work. The organisation is actively building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities it serves.