About the Role
Nute Veterinary Surgery is looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join its fun and friendly team in Wadebridge, Cornwall. This is a GP role suited to someone who can adapt to changing client needs, manage expectations with an empathetic approach and handle a varied caseload.
The rota is full time at 40 hours a week, although part time can be considered. Saturday mornings are worked on a 1:3 basis with another vet, there is no OOH, and most vets work a four day week. The practice is also flexible with working hours and patterns, so there is scope to discuss what suits you.
The setting adds to the appeal too, with cafés on the doorstep, the beach around 10 minutes away, and short term accommodation available above the practice if needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide first opinion GP veterinary care at Nute Veterinary Surgery in Wadebridge.
- Manage a varied caseload and respond to different client needs.
- Carry out diagnostic investigations with care and accuracy.
- Support case management and, where appropriate, help guide more complex cases.
- Work Saturday mornings on a 1:3 rota alongside another vet.
- Contribute to a collaborative approach with the nursing, reception and veterinary teams.
Requirements
- Veterinary Surgeon with GP first opinion experience or capability.
- Ability to adapt to client needs and manage expectations with empathy.
- Confidence in clinical skills and diagnostic work.
- Willingness to develop further, including the possibility of pursuing a certificate.
- Team player with a supportive, mentoring approach.
- Strong client care skills and the ability to build trusting relationships.
Benefits
- Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience.
- RCVS and VDS fees paid in full.
- Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450+ courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications including CertAVP and PgCert, with tuition, exams and study leave covered.
- Up to 33 days holiday with the option to buy or sell leave.
- CVS Pension Scheme.
- Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, the Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring.
- Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies.
- Staff pet care discounts, including 50% off services, MiPet food and medications.
- Short term accommodation available above the practice if required.
About the Practice
Nute Veterinary Surgery is based in Wadebridge, Cornwall and is part of CVS. The practice has five consult rooms and is equipped with a dental suite, x-ray, ultrasound, digital x-ray and a multiparameter machine.
The team includes highly skilled and experienced nurses, a strong reception team and a long standing veterinary team. The practice is also a Silver Standard Cat Friendly Clinic and a Dogs Trust Dog Friendly Clinic.