Description

Small Animal Vet

Location
Cornwall, South West, England
Practice
Head and Head Vets
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Hours
Full-Time
Head and Head Vets
7 December 2023 20240331

***Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Head and Head Vets – Helston, Cornwall***

Practice: Head and Head Vets is situated in the beautiful, Helston, Cornwall. Our mixed
practice has been caring for a variety of species since the 1870’s, and our patients include
pets, farm animals, horse, camelids, birds, reptiles and even seals!
Our practice has greatly expanded itself over the years and continued to thrive.
Today you can find our vast facilities and 24 hour emergency service for all small animal,
farm and equine clients, 24/7, 365 days a year, meaning you can always see one of our vets
and won’t need to travel to another practice. We have an OOH nursing team who stay at the
practice OOH to ensure a high standard of inpatient care and to help with emergency
operations and intensive medical cases.

Area: Head and Head Vets is situated in the charming parish town of Helston in Cornwall;
we are perfectly located for all the nature lovers among you. From the beautiful seaside
strolls of Porthleven Harbour and Loe Pool, to the stunning sights of Bonython Estate
Gardens and Halliggye Fougou, the Cornish great outdoors really is something to behold!
Just off the A394, our practice has easy access for commuters.

Role: We are looking for a small animal Vet to join our team. An interest in marine life
would be advantageous as we are the primary vets for the Seal Sanctuary.
There is a mix of consulting and surgery on offer and we actively encourage further
development whether that be via a healthy CPD budget or through the certificate route.
You will be working 4 days per week with 1:4 Saturday Mornings and Negotiable OOH.

Team: They say that two heads are better than one, and we’ve certainly found that to be
the case! We are a vibrant bunch of like-minded individuals with a shared interest in caring
for our people and animals. The team consists of six vets, eight RVNs and four SVNs. We are
a mixed practice but are looking to expand our small animal side.
The team enjoy many activities in their own spare time from baking, walking, and exploring
the Cornish coast!

Benefits of being part of the Head and Head, and VetPartners Group:
• Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
• 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
• £1750 CPD Allowance per annum
• Health Shield – wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments –
from dentistry to sports massage
• RCVS Membership paid
• Two other membership subscriptions
• VDS cover
• Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Discounted veterinary fees
• My Perks – offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and
much more
• Cycle to Work scheme
• CPD/training support
• Company sick pay
• Colleague engagement survey
• Annual pay reviews
• Focus on employee wellbeing
• Career progression opportunities.

If you are interested in this role, please email your CV to Zeinab Rowe (Clinical
Director): zeinab.rowe@headandhead.co.uk
or call the practice on 01326 572216. We’d love to hear from you!

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