Experienced Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

The Kingston Veterinary Group - Yeovil; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Experienced Veterinary Surgeon to lead a dedicated clinical team in a vibrant small animal practice. This role offers an excellent work-life balance with a flexible schedule, including no out-of-hours duties. You will be part of a supportive environment that prioritizes professional development and wellbeing, with generous annual leave and a competitive salary package. If you are passionate about providing exceptional veterinary care and want to make a difference in a community-focused practice, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

CPD allowance of £1250

Discounted staff pet care

Pension scheme

Pawsome Benefits - discounts with retailers

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Surgeon with leadership skills needed.
• Degree in Veterinary Medicine required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the clinical team at a small animal practice.
• Ensure the highest standards of care for clients and their pets.

Skills

Veterinary Surgery

Leadership

Client Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Professional Certifications

Tools

Vetlexicon

Job description

Salary up to £75,000 per annum DOE FTE

Welcome Bonus up to £5,000

Relocation Allowance up to £5,000

Join Kingston Vets as an Experienced Veterinary Surgeon

Kingston Vets is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Surgeon to lead and oversee the clinical team at our two-site small animal practice in Yeovil in Somerset, and Sherborne in Dorset. Whether you're looking to take the next step in your career or are an experienced Lead Vet seeking a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

Enjoy flexibility and work-life balance

At Kingston Vets, we truly value the work-life balance of our team. We offer plenty of flexibility in this role, with the ideal schedule being a 4.5 day week, including 1:3 Saturday mornings, and absolutely no out-of-hours duties. We are happy to discuss part-time hours and look at a shift pattern to suit you.

About Kingston Veterinary Group

Kingston Veterinary Group serves a wide range of clients across Somerset and Dorset, including small animal, farm, and equine clients. Over the years, we’ve grown to include a small animal surgery in Yeovil and equine branches in Longburton and Buckhorn Weston. We became part of IVC Evidensia in 2018, which has allowed us to enhance the resources available to continue providing exceptional care for our clients and their beloved animals.

We are committed to a culture of openness and honesty, where we listen to and share ideas, celebrate both work and personal successes, and provide continuous opportunities for development and training. Our team is our greatest asset, and we’re dedicated to supporting flexibility and diversity in the workplace. If you’re looking for a role in a fast-paced environment that prioritises the highest standards of care, we would love for you to join us.

A supportive and passionate team

Our clinical team includes two certificate holders, and we have a special focus on Laparoscopic spays. We hold regular team-building events, support local charities and community events, and are actively involved in our local farming community with regular meetings.

If you're ready to take on a leadership role with a dedicated team, we'd be excited to meet you!

Because our people matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance

1. 6.6 weeks annual leave
2. Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

1. Private medical insurance
2. Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
3. Cycle to Work scheme
4. Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
5. Non-accidental injury support

Development

1. £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid pro rata
2. Certificate support
3. Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
4. Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
5. All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
6. All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
7. Infection Prevention and Control Programme
8. Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

1. BVA membership
2. VDS cover
3. RCVS fees

Additional

1. Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
2. Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer
3. Discounted staff pet care

At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, and we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.