Equine Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

Kernow Farm and Equine is seeking a confident Equine Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly, experienced team in Bodmin. This is a varied role combining ambulatory and clinic-based work, where you’ll see everything from colic and lameness to wound management and sarcoid treatments. Your clients will range from competition horses to happy hackers and breeders, ensuring genuine variety in your day-to-day practice.

You’ll work full-time over 4 days per week with a day off each week (part-time arrangements are also considered). The role includes a 1:4 share of weekend and out-of-hours rota. This is a fixed-term contract for 9 months.

You’ll be well supported by visiting specialists in surgery and equine dentistry, alongside excellent facilities including digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, gastroscopy, surgical laser, and portable X-ray equipment. The practice also offers access to hospital facilities, theatre, stocks, a lunge pen, and stabling.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient and client care across a varied and rewarding equine caseload, both in the field and at the clinic
• Work collaboratively with the ten-vet practice team to maintain excellent clinical standards
• Continue developing your clinical skills while sharing knowledge and experience with colleagues
• Contribute positively to the clinical culture of the practice and support the ongoing development of team members
• Manage routine medical and surgical cases with growing confidence and clinical competence

Requirements

• Veterinary degree and RCVS registration (or eligibility to register)
• Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
• Strong communication skills and ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
• Proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development
• Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Benefits

• Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience
• Holiday: 6.6 weeks including bank holidays
• Learning & Development: £1,250 annual Care Fund, funded CPD allowance, access to IVC Academy training centres and role-relevant courses, mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
• Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance, enhanced family leave and pay (maternity, paternity, adoption, surrogacy)
• Professional Support: BEVA membership, VDS cover, and RCVS fees covered
• Additional Perks: Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (subject to eligibility), retail discounts and cashback offers, reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
• Career Development: Clear progression pathways across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles

About the Practice

Kernow Farm and Equine was formed from the merger of Harleigh Vets, Pelyn Veterinary Group, and Churchend Veterinary Centre. This ten-vet practice is dedicated to providing high-quality veterinary care in farm and equine sectors across Cornwall. The team combines traditional local practice values with the wider range of services offered by specialist practices, with all vets bringing significant experience and local knowledge built over many years working in the region.

Part of IVC Evidensia, the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group comprising over 900 practices and referral hospitals, the practice benefits from a shared purpose of happier animals and happier owners. IVC Evidensia supports careers built without limits, investing in learning, innovation, and wellbeing to create environments where teams grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment at every stage of their career.