Salary up to £65,000 DOE

Kernow Vets are looking for a friendly and approachable Veterinary Surgeon to join our experienced and welcoming team. With five practices across the group, we offer a supportive and collaborative environment, with occasional opportunities to work across nearby sites while keeping travel as local as possible.

Our caseload is varied and interesting, including cats, dogs, small furries and the occasional chicken or tortoise. You’ll enjoy a good balance of consultations and surgery, with at least one dedicated theatre day each week, allowing for continuity of care and the chance to work cases up thoroughly. Surgical work ranges from routine procedures and dentals through to ECC and more complex cases, with strong referral links for orthopaedics when needed.

Our main Lostwithiel site is a spacious, well-equipped practice featuring multiple consult rooms, dedicated cat facilities, two theatres, separate wards, imaging and dental suites, and a full in-house lab. You’ll have access to digital and dental X-ray, ultrasound, multiparameter monitoring, tonometry and more, enabling high-quality clinical work.

You’ll be joining a large, supportive team of vets, RVNs and client care colleagues, with a wide range of experience and certificate holders across several disciplines. We actively encourage development, including support for further certificates, and maintain a strong team culture through regular clinical meetings and open communication.

IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners. 
 
At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career. 

How You’ll Make a Difference 

As a Primary Care Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload. 
 
You’ll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture of the practice. You’ll be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care and supporting the ongoing development of those around you. 
•    Full-time hours are 40 per week over four days, with a 1 in 5 late shift finishing at 10pm. Weekends are shared fairly on a 1 in 12 rota, working 8am to 7pm Saturday and Sunday, including inpatient care supported by our dedicated nursing team. Weekend work involves sole charge, so confidence in this setting is important, though support and mentoring are always close at hand.
•    Overnight emergency cover is provided by our night vet in collaboration with a neighbouring IVC practice, ensuring excellent patient care without compromising work-life balance. 
•    Part-time applications of 20 hours or more are welcomed, with shared responsibility for weekends and out-of-hours. 

You Might Be a Great Fit If... 

You are a confident and motivated veterinary surgeon who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering high-quality patient and client care. You’ll bring: 
 
•    A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS 
•    Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases 
•    Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues 
•    A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development 
•    Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively 

How We’ll Support You

At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from: 
•    Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles
•    Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres & role-relevant courses
•    £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet 
•    Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
•    Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities
•    A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

•    6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays 
•    Private medical insurance 
•    Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy.
•    BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
•    Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
•    Retail discounts and cashback offers
•    Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets