Veterinary Surgeon - OOH

Up to £75,000 FTE DOE | 4 shifts per 21 days | Sole charge | Permanent

Are you a vet looking for a role with real clinical variety and autonomy in a modern practice with a great work life balance?

If you enjoy the challenge of emergency and critical care, but want to do it in a supportive, well-equipped setting, this could be the perfect next step. Our OOH team at MiNightVet Falmouth is looking for an experienced veterinary surgeon to join us on a permanent basis with 4x13hr (with an hour unpaid break) in a 21 day rota.

MiNightVet Falmouth is based at the purpose-built Rosemullion Veterinary Hospital, opened in 2021. We're proud to be the first hospital in the UK to achieve all seven RCVS Practice Standards awards – all rated Outstanding! You'll be working sole charge during your shifts, but you won't feel isolated: the wider hospital team is well-established and includes colleagues with ECC experience and a passion for supporting clinical development.

The hospital is equipped to a high standard, with access to:

• CT scanner
• High-spec ultrasound
• Digital radiography
• Endoscopy
• In-house lab (blood gas, coag times, microscopy)
• Elixir box holder (including adder anti-venom)

Read more about the practice here: MiNightVet, Falmouth | The Vet Collection

If you're someone who thrives with a challenge, enjoys thinking on your feet, and finds ECC rewarding, you'll be in great company here.

Why Falmouth?

Living and working in Falmouth offers more than just a beautiful postcode. With a lively coastal town atmosphere, independent shops, award-winning restaurants, sailing, wild swimming and great links to the rest of Cornwall, it's a brilliant base for work–life balance.

This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys clinical independence and wants to feel trusted, supported, and part of a hospital-led team where patient care really does come first.

What we offer in return

• Performance bonus scheme
• 5 weeks annual leave pro rata, with opportunity to buy/sell up to 4 additional weeks!
• Funded RCVS and VDS fees
• CPD encouraged and supported – development matters to us
• Company pension, enhanced parental leave, EAP and mental health first aiders
• Cycle to work scheme, discounted pet treatment, and SAYE scheme
• Clear internal pathways across the wider CVS network of 500+ practices

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to. For more information, contact Sophie at Sophie.flude@cvsvets.com