Careers and Vacancies

We’re always open to hearing from qualified vets, nurses and support team professionals who are interested in joining our practice. Located in the beautiful market town of Helston, our practice is surrounded by great scenery and stunning Cornish coastlines. When they’re not working hard, you might even find some of our team members exploring the beaches or trying their hand at watersports!

Our mixed practice is proud to provide 24/7 care to all species, and our veterinary team is fortunate to have the opportunity to treat all manner of small and large animal patients.Many of our team also work with a seal sanctuary, so whether you’re passionate about small animal, exotic, farm or equine care, you will be sure to find your clinical passion.We offer a complete in-house service, and facilities such as modern hospitalisation equipment, an in-house laboratory, diagnostic tools and separate entrances for large animal clients. 

We’re a friendly lot, and we love to organise fun team activities for everyone at the practice whenever we can – especially when we get the chance to make the most of our lovely surrounding area!We offer a range of CPD opportunities and actively encourage our team to achieve extra qualifications and certificates to expand their knowledge and pursue their interests. 

Being part of the VetPartners group of practices has also given us the benefit of the support of a huge number of respected vet practices across the UK and beyond, and has meant that we have access to even more great learning and development opportunities.

For a confidential, informal chat about our availability, get in touch.

Unfortunately there isn't any Veterinary Surgeon positions available at this time in our practice. To be kept in up to date with any changes please email info@headandhead.co.uk 

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Registered Veterinary Nurse

Are you an enthusiastic RVN with a passion for what you do? Do you want to work in an exciting, and progressive mixed practice? If so, then we have the role for you!

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us at our friendly, well-established practice in Helston, Cornwall. We are looking to expand our nursing team of 5 RVNs and 4 SVNS.

We are committed to your career development and satisfaction, and we really encourage nurses to pursue their interests. We fully support schedule 3 procedures, plus further advancements in skills. Experience in clinical coaching is desired but full training would be supported.

The Role:

  • Position can be flexible – full-time or part-time hours
  • No OOH’s
  • Saturday mornings 1 in 4 rota

About us:

Situated in the picturesque market town of Helston we are an RCVS accredited and Silver Cat Friendly practice that has been caring for a variety of species for over a century. Our patients include pets, farm animals, horses, camelids, birds and reptiles. We even treat seals!

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 The Lizard Peninsula the Cornish great outdoors really has something for everyone.

Helston has good travel links with Penzance only 13miles to the West and Falmouth 13 miles to the East along the A394. There are regular bus services and Penzance airport means that London is only a short flight away.

Why join us? – here’s what our team has to say:

“Head and Head is a great practice; we really are like family. We socialise together outside of work and are never far away from a good beach BBQ”

“We have so many lovely clients and their pets of course!

Benefits include:

  • Competitive salary- up to £26,229 depending on experience (pro rata)
  • 6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
  • £600.00 CPD allowance per annum
  • Health Shield – wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments – from dentistry to sports massage
  • RCVS Membership paid
  • One other membership subscription
  • 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

To apply or for more information/an informal chat about this position please email:

miranda.priest@headandhead.co.uk

We look forward to hearing from you.   

Unfortunately there isn't any reception or admin positions available at this time in our practice. To be kept in up to date with any changes please email info@headandhead.co.uk 

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