Veterinary Surgeon

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

• Health and wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one
• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
• Life Assurance 3 x salary

• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service
• Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you

• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days’ paid leave per year
• Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and our 24-hour hospitals
• Funded certificates and internal career pathways

• RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
• Relocation support and Visa sponsorship available
• Sabbatical options based on length of service

• Cycle to Work
• Season Ticket loans
• Discounts on Medivet products and services

You’re a qualified MRCVS with a passion for clinical excellence and client care. You’re a team player who wants to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you.

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients in consults and surgery to the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance
• Develop tailored treatment plans with clients
• Work collaboratively within a supportive team
• Share your skills and support our Medivet communities’ development

Medivet is a leading Veterinary care provider, with over 400 practices, including 24-hour centres and referral hospitals, across the UK and Europe. We’re more than a network – we’re a community. We believe in providing the right treatment for our pets and our people. That means giving you the tools, time and support to build the career you want.