Veterinary Surgeon - St Ives Conrwall

Medivet; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Medivet is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon for their St Ives practice, offering a beautiful coastal location and a supportive team environment. The role includes delivering exceptional clinical care and mentoring team members, with part-time and full-time options available. Benefits include private medical insurance, generous annual leave, and funding for continuous professional development.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance from day one

Health cash plan from day one

Life Assurance 3 x salary

5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Clinical CPD: £1,500 annually plus 3 days’ paid leave

Discounts on Medivet products and services

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Surgeon with the RCVS.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership skills.
• Experience providing exceptional care to patients and clients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding clinical care during consultations and procedures.
• Provide excellent client care with clear updates on patient status.
• Collaborate with the Practice Manager to optimize practice performance.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Exceptional patient care

Teamwork

Education

Registered Veterinary Surgeon with the RCVS

Job description

Join to apply for the Veterinary Surgeon - St Ives Cornwall role at Medivet

Would you like to work in a beautiful location, down on the sunny South-West coast?

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and loyal team, based at St Ives, Cornwall.

Medivet St Ives is in a fantastic location, close to the sea and town centre, with local bars and restaurants nearby for you to truly enjoy the area. As well as a stunning coast and sea front with spectacular views, you can see this amazing sight from our practice window!

Our practice features a spacious reception area, large car park, theatre, prep room, and staff room for your breaks.

Our rolling rota allows for a great work/life balance, essential for enjoying the best of living in idyllic Cornwall. We are ideally looking for a part-time Vet, 3 days per week, but full-time will also be considered.

Please contact [e-mail] for a friendly initial conversation.

Key Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance from day one.
• Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio, and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service.
• Life Assurance 3 x salary.
• Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person.
• Quarterly Lead Vet Contribution Scheme with potential to earn up to 20% on top of salary.
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 6 weeks with service.
• An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day off to use as you wish.
• Clinical CPD: £1,500 annually plus 3 days’ paid leave.
• Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities.
• Funded certificate opportunities.
• VDS, RCVS, and BVA fees paid.
• Sabbatical based on length of service.
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounts on Medivet products and services.
• Support for Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visa and relocation assistance.

Role Accountabilities

Exceptional care is at the core of everything we do at Medivet — for our patients, clients, and colleagues. We aim to make a positive difference through every interaction.

In This Role You Will

• Deliver outstanding clinical care during consultations and procedures.
• Provide excellent client care, including clear updates on patient status.
• Maintain high standards of regulatory, practice, and operational compliance.
• Prepare accurate estimates for clients, ensuring timely payment and minimizing debt.
• Collaborate with the Practice Manager to optimize practice performance.
• Mentor and develop team members, enhancing their skills and effectiveness.
• Inspire your team by sharing evolving standards and process improvements.
• Ensure proper clinical handovers and coordinate patient care transfers, including out-of-hours and enhanced care.
• Support clinical best practices within and across practices and the wider Medivet community.

Your Skills And Experience

• Registered Veterinary Surgeon with the RCVS.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership skills.
• Experience providing exceptional care to patients and clients.
• Understanding of how high-quality care enhances client experience.
• Experience fostering a progressive clinical culture.
• Ability to deliver strong commercial results through effective clinical activity management.
• Teamwork skills and coaching/influencing abilities.

About Us

Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider with practices across the UK, including 24-hour and referral centres, and an expanding presence overseas in France, Germany, and Spain. We support a large, connected community of colleagues committed to exceptional care. Joining Medivet means working in a forward-thinking, caring environment equipped with the best tools and treatments. We value our team members and their compassion for animals, encouraging professional growth and making a real difference in veterinary medicine.