Equine Veterinary Surgeon 
Penmellyn Vets, St Columb Major Hospital 
Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience 

Penmellyn Equine is looking for an experienced equine vet (At least 2 years graduated) to join our expanding equine team. The role involves both ambulatory and hospital-based work on a 1st opinion and sometimes referral basis. Full support will be given by an experienced internal medicine certificate holder and another experienced vet working towards a dentistry certificate. All equine vets currently work a 4-day week with a fixed day off. Out-of-hours is shared with a local practice meaning we have a lovely 1 in 7 OOH rota enabling us to enjoy the gorgeous Cornwall countryside and coast.

Why Join Us? 

We have full inpatient and hospital facilities including 8 stables in an American barn including a dedicated colic/foal stable with CCTV. Separate isolation stable away from the main stables. 2 paddocks, hard and soft lounge areas with a large concrete yard to allow lameness workups. Stocks room, consult room, separate diagnostics room, knock down and full theatre facilities. We have a portable x-ray, as well as ceiling-mounted equipment, portable ultrasound, gastroscope and endoscope, and 3 power floats for dentistry and gait analysis. The vet team is supported by our amazing nurse, admin and groom team who are all equine only. We are a small, tight-knit team who work hard, but are relaxed and easygoing and also love to socialise outside of work, going for dog walks, theatre trips, dinners, and afternoon tea, to name but a few we've done recently. The practice is based in mid-Cornwall, close to beautiful beaches and countryside, with the airport and train stations less than a 10-minute drive away.

About the Team and Culture

We currently have 4 vets, but we are hoping to employ an experienced vet and a new graduate taking our numbers up to 6. We have 3 equine nurses making 1 FTE, 2 admins and 2 grooms. We have 1 internal medicine certificate holder and another vet working towards their dentistry certificate. There is an equine surgeon who comes down monthly to do the procedures we can't, but also to upskill us so we can do these ourselves in the future. Any vet that joins the team we be able to develop their interests and we fully support working towards certificates. 

Are you the Perfect Fit? 

The preferred candidate will be at least 2 years qualified, MRCVS and able to work in the UK. They will be hard working but also able to kick back and enjoy a natter and a laugh in the equine office. We have our own dedicated 'kitchen' and snack drawer in equine and a hot/cold drink, and a chat are very important to us.

Because our people matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -
Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays    
• Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

Please quote BH12149 when you apply.