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 rachel.spary@medivet.co.uk 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.
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