Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

IVC Evidensia; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in St. Austell is seeking a dedicated lead vet to oversee a satellite surgery. The successful candidate will manage a talented team and be involved in veterinary consultations and surgeries. The practice promotes a strong work-life balance with generous benefits, including private medical insurance and a CPD allowance. You will have the opportunity to apply your ideas and enthusiasm to grow the practice in a supportive environment.

Benefits

6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family-friendly leave

24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme

£1,250 CPD allowance

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary surgery and consultation is preferred.
• Comfortable performing routine surgeries and diagnostics.
• Enthusiasm and strong team management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a satellite surgery team.
• Develop and grow the surgery's client base.
• Consult with clients and perform routine surgical procedures.

Skills

Veterinary surgery

Consultation

Dentistry

Diagnostic work

Job description

Up to £70,000 FTE DOE

We are looking for a brilliant, enthusiastic and dedicated vet to lead, develop and invigorate one of our satellite surgeries.

Penmellyn Vets is a six‑site practice based in mid Cornwall. We truly believe that this is the best part of the country, with sunshine (sometimes), amazing coastline (always) and lovely people! We have a central hospital in St Columb Major, surrounded by satellite surgeries in St Austell, Newquay, Pool, Bodmin and Padstow. We have superb facilities and operate both a referral and a first‑opinion service. Our vet team is second to none, with certificate holders/advanced practitioners in orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery, emergency and critical care, cardiology and medicine. We also think we have the best nursing team in the country.

Proud to Be Part of IVC Evidensia

At IVC Evidensia we’re driven by the passion and commitment of our people – across clinical, operational and support teams. With over 2,500 clinics and hospitals in 20 countries and around 41,000 employees we work together to care for around 25,000 animals every day. United by a shared purpose – Healthy Animals, Happy Owners – we’re proud to champion long‑term animal health and welfare through the dedication of every individual across our international network.

Find Your Future With Penmellyn Vets

As a lead vet we would expect you to be primarily or entirely based at one of our satellite surgeries, working 4 days per week, with a 1:4 share of weekends. You would be responsible for managing the team (which should be easy, as we think our team are superb!), looking at clients, maintaining the ethos of the practice and using your own ideas and enthusiasm to develop, build and grow your surgery. In terms of your clinical work we would expect you to be comfortable with consulting and routine surgery, dentistry and diagnostic work. This would be rewarded with an excellent salary package for the right candidate. You should have a good skillset and some experience but we value personality and enthusiasm just as much.

You Matter to Us – Your Benefits at a Glance

Work‑life Balance & Well‑being

• 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays – plus your birthday off
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family‑friendly leave and pay
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Development

• £1,250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD
• Certificate and advanced learning support & access to Vetlexicon online resources
• World leading IVC Evidensia Training Centres
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits

• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced‑cost veterinary care for your own pets

Apply today or get in touch for an informal, confidential chat.

Salary up to £70,000 DOE FTE