Penmellyn Veterinary Group have two exciting positions available for small animal veterinary surgeons. One position would suit someone who is primarily interested in emergency and critical care, and the second position would suit a true general practitioner with a range of interests or someone with a bias towards small animal medicine.

At IVC Evidensia, we’re driven by the passion and commitment of our people - across clinical, operational, and support teams. With over 2,500 clinics and hospitals in 20 countries and around 41,000 employees, we work together to care for around 25,000 animals every day. United by a shared purpose - Healthy Animals, Happy Owners - we’re proud to champion long-term animal health and welfare through the dedication of every individual across our international network. 

Our practice consists of six branches, distributed across mid Cornwall. Our main hospital is located in St Columb Major, a few miles from Newquay. We have a thriving first opinion client base and we also accept referrals in orthopaedic, spinal and soft tissue surgery, diagnostic imaging and emergency and critical care. The practice is modern, well-equipped and has a forward-thinking and proactive ethos. We have a large team of veterinary surgeons and registered veterinary nurses, and many members of our team have obtained or are working towards further qualifications. We strive towards providing the highest possible standards of veterinary care and client service, and we are constantly exploring ways to improve what we do even further. We have excellent facilities and diagnostic equipment, including an on-site CT scanner.

The Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) position would suit a veterinary surgeon who has at least two years of experience. We envisage this being a hybrid role that includes both daytime and night work, although the balance between the two is flexible. You would be part of our established ECC team which consists of dedicated day and night hospital vets, supported by our excellent team of RVNs. You may already have a further qualification in ECC (or a related discipline), or you may be someone who is considering a certificate or who just aspires to work at a high level for the benefit of our hospitalised patients and our clients. We are very happy to support and fund certificate study if this is something that you are considering. This position could be part time or full time, and we have several rota options available.

You would be part of our vibrant team of veterinary surgeons with a large range of clinical interests and expertise. This role could be an opportunity to expand your skills in one or more areas, or to continue to develop your skills and interests across the board. A full time role would involve a varied rota between First Opinion and Out of Hours ECC work. We can accommodate part time applicants through a range of different rota options. Again, we are very happy to support and fund certificate study if this would be of interest to you.

As part of the IVC Evidensia group, we have access to a wealth of resources, clinical knowledge and information. We can offer an impressive spectrum of employment benefits, including 6.6 weeks of holiday per year, company sick pay, pension scheme, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, a generous staff discount scheme and also discounts on a range of external products and services. We can also assist you with meeting the costs associated with moving to this part of the country through a generous relocation package.

Interested? Get in touch today to discuss your new role.

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