Veterinary Surgeon

Medivet; Redruth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for work-life balance

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Focus on clinical development

Job summary

A veterinary service provider in Cornwall is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon. This permanent position offers a balanced mix between Redruth and St Ives practices, focusing on clinical variety and professional growth without out-of-hours work. Ideal candidates will have at least three years of experience, strong clinical and leadership skills, and a passion for patient care. Beautiful coastal setting enhances the work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years' UK experience.
• Confident with routine surgeries and consultations.
• Ability to work sole charge.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional care to clients.
• Carry out consultations and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

Skills

Clinical leadership skills

Experience in delivering clinical care

Teamwork

Client relationship management

Education

RCVS registered vet surgeon

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and loyal team, working across our Medivet Redruth and Medivet St Ives practices in beautiful Cornwall.

About the Location

Redruth is a historic Cornish town rich in heritage, known for its stunning Victorian architecture, growing creative arts scene and welcoming community. Surrounded by countryside and close to the coast, it offers an ideal base for exploring Cornwall’s breathtaking beaches, rugged cliffs and scenic walking trails.

St Ives, meanwhile, is one of the UK’s most picturesque seaside towns, famed for its crystal‑clear waters, golden beaches, artistic heritage and relaxed coastal lifestyle. The practice itself is just a short walk from the beach and town centre, with stunning views across the bay from the windows. The area is perfect for those looking to enjoy an enviable work‑life balance in one of the country’s most beautiful settings.

About the Practices

Our Redruth practice is a spacious and well‑equipped site featuring four consulting rooms, two theatres, ultrasound, dental x‑ray, digital x‑ray, and separate dog and cat isolation wards. We’re proud to hold Silver Cat Friendly Clinic accreditation, reflecting our commitment to a calm and considerate environment for feline patients. The practice also benefits from on‑site parking and a lovely garden space for staff to enjoy during breaks.

Medivet St Ives is a compact, well‑organised and welcoming surgery, with two consulting rooms, a fully equipped theatre and prep area, in‑house laboratory for haematology and biochemistry, digital x‑ray, ultrasound, dental equipment, and separate dog and cat kennels. There’s also a spacious reception, staff room and car park, ensuring a smooth and comfortable working day.

About The Team

At Redruth, you’ll join a close‑knit, supportive team led by two dedicated Branch Partners who are passionate about clinical excellence and professional development. The practice is supported by a large and experienced nursing team, including a highly skilled Head Nurse, as well as longstanding support staff who bring stability, teamwork and pride to everything they do.

At St Ives, the team includes a highly experienced Head Nurse, a Registered Veterinary Nurse and a Client Care Assistant – all of whom have built strong relationships with a loyal client base and are committed to delivering exceptional care.

Across our three‑practice collective, you’ll be part of a wider network of seven experienced vets, several of whom are currently studying towards certificates in Small Animal Medicine, Cardiology and Orthopaedics. This creates a stimulating and collaborative environment with plenty of opportunity for growth, learning and mentorship.

About You

We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon, ideally with a minimum of three years’ UK experience, who is confident working sole charge (particularly at St Ives) and comfortable with routine surgeries, diagnostics and consultations. You’ll be a team player who enjoys building long‑term client relationships and contributing positively to the wider team.

The Role

This is a permanent full‑time role, working 40 hours per week, with participation in the Saturday rota (1 in 3 Saturdays, 8:30am‑12:30pm). There are no out‑of‑hours or bank holiday requirements, and you will only be working 4 days per week, thus providing an excellent work‑life balance and the opportunity to fully embrace Cornwall’s relaxed and outdoor lifestyle.

The position offers a balanced mix of time between our Redruth and St Ives practices, allowing for varied caseloads, continuity of care and the chance to work within two supportive and well‑established teams.

Why Join Us?

• Work across two thriving, well‑equipped Cornish practices
• Supportive, collaborative and experienced teams
• Beautiful coastal location offering a fantastic lifestyle
• No OOH or bank holiday work
• Genuine focus on clinical development and professional growth

If you’re looking to combine clinical variety and professional challenge with the chance to live and work in one of the UK’s most scenic regions, we’d love to hear from you.

For a friendly, informal conversation about the role, please contact [e-mail]

Responsibilities

Client care

• Deliver exceptional care to clients, each and every day.
• Deal with any client complaints and concerns raised in the clinic.
• Ensure the client receives updates regarding patient care following any procedure.
• For any out of hours (OOH) or enhanced care, ensure the client is updated regarding patient care and wellbeing.

Patient care

• Carry out any consultations and procedures.
• Accountable for patient care and monitoring.
• Responsible for admissions and discharges for procedures (depending on complexity).
• Ensure patient records are accurate and up to date.
• Complete a clinical handover and make arrangements for the transfer of any patient requiring OOH or enhanced care.
• Responsible for prescribing medication and carrying out dispensing checks.
• All patient care is carried out under the guidance of the vet/lead vet in line with clinical competence.

Standards and Compliance

Accountable for compliance with all regulatory and practice standards and agreed ways of working.

Ensure the appropriate regulatory, practice and operational veterinary and nursing standards are implemented in the practice.

Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

Commercial performance

• Prepare accurate estimates and costs for clients and ensure payment is made at the same time as the procedure.
• Take action to minimise debt and support action plans to address any issues with clients.
• Maximise capacity through the most effective utilisation of clinical skills.

Communications

• Hold engaging clinical meetings with veterinary and nursing teams as required.

Clinical leadership

• Support and carry out colleague clinical mentoring/ development as required.
• Pro‑actively support and share clinical best practice within and across clinics and the wider Medivet community.
• To continue to deliver exceptional care to clients the Vet and Lead Vet are responsible for mentoring graduates within the clinic. The Nurse and Head Nurse are responsible for coaching the nursing team.

Clinical administration

• Accountable for ensuring lab tests are carried out correctly.
• Escalate any issues to the Practice Manager as required.

Skills, knowledge and experience

• Must be an RCVS registered vet surgeon.
• Able to demonstrate clinical leadership skills.
• Implementation of a progressive clinical culture.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Experienced in delivering exceptional clinical care to clients and patients.
• Supports nurse consults and understands how this contributes to the performance and efficient operation of the clinic.
• Experienced in using coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of each and every colleague.

Our clinics are run by small teams who need to work together effectively to deliver exceptional care to our clients, patients, and colleagues. This means that, from time to time, you may be required to carry out tasks outside your normal duties, where you have the skills, knowledge and experience required.