Veterinary Surgeon

Nute Veterinary Surgery are seeking a new Veterinary Surgeon to join our fun and friendly team in Wadebridge, Cornwall.

At CVS, we put our colleagues first, giving you the support you need to provide the best possible care. From clinical to non-clinical challenges, you'll always have the resources and teams alongside you. We'll be your biggest supporter it's in our nature.

With market leading learning, on the job training, and collaboration with skilled colleagues, you'll have the tools to grow whether you're building confidence early in your career or looking to deepen your expertise. From advancing in your current role to exploring new leadership or specialist pathways, we provide the support and opportunities to help you achieve your goals.

Life at Nute

The role will suit a GP Veterinary Surgeon who can adapt to varying client needs and manage expectations with an empathetic approach. We will gladly support those wanting to pursue a certificate.

Our modern, bright practice boasts five consult rooms, excellent parking facilities for staff and clients, and a fantastic location with cafés on the doorstep and the beach only 10 minutes away.

We have lots of great kit including a dental suite and x-ray, ultrasound, digital x-ray and multiparameter machine. You'll be supported by a highly skilled and experienced nursing team, a strong and welcoming reception team, and a long-standing veterinary team committed to delivering excellent patient care and fostering a collaborative working environment. We are also a Silver Standard Cat friendly Clinic and a Dogs trust Dog Friendly Clinic.

Short term accommodation is available above the practice if required.

The role is full time 40 hours a week - we would also consider a part time rota. 1:3 Saturday mornings working with another Vet. No OOH. This is a fixed term contract for 12 months, starting as soon as possible. 

Most of our vets work a 4 day week but we are happy to be flexible with working hours and patterns. Please get in touch to discuss what you are looking for!

Nute are in Wadebridge, commutable from Padstow, Polzeath, Port Isaac, Newquay, Bodmin, Tintagel, St Austell, Liskeard and other locations in Cornwall. We are located close to some of Cornwall's best beaches with a rota that allows plenty of time off to enjoy them. 

About you

You will be:

• Driven by shared passion to provide the best possible care to animals, you're committed to delivering outstanding care to support our patients and their owners.
• Confident in your clinical skills, you'll be able to take on cases and carry out diagnostic investigations with precision.
• Keen to develop, you're committed to gaining further confidence in clinical skills so that you can manage or lead on different case types
• A natural mentor and team player, you'll enjoy supporting and inspiring all colleagues to help them thrive. Providing ongoing support to team members with opportunities for progression.
• Client care comes naturally to you, you know how to create a positive, reassuring experience that builds trust and long-lasting relationships.
• As an experienced vet you'll be comfortable handling a varied caseload, offering guidance to the wider team and contributing to shaping clinical standards.

The benefits

At CVS, we know that care for our patients starts with dedicated people like you. That's why we invest in your growth and your future. When you join our team, you'll receive:

• RCVS & VDS fees paid in full
• Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
• Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450+ courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) with tuition, exams, and study leave covered
• Up to 33 days holiday (with option to buy/sell)
• CVS Pension Scheme
• Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, 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 – 50% off services, MiPet food and medications

 Interested? Please click apply now! For further details or an informal chat, please contact Emily in the recruitment team at emily.card@cvsvets.com

Join us at CVS

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up.

Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line-manager check-ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.

Our aim is to free up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice.

We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements across numerous practices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.