Experienced Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and supportive team at Kingston Vets, where your skills as a Veterinary Surgeon will shine! This role offers a competitive salary package, including bonuses and relocation assistance, along with a commitment to work-life balance and professional development. With a focus on small animal care, you'll enjoy a flexible schedule and a culture that values your contributions. Embrace new challenges and grow your career in a nurturing environment that prioritizes both personal and professional development. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of animals and their owners while enjoying a fulfilling career.

Benefits

Up to £5,000 welcome bonus

Up to £8,000 relocation allowance

20% Elevate bonus

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

CPD allowance of £1250

Discounted treatment for pets

Company pension scheme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon with experience in small animal practice.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to animal welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care to small animals.
• Perform surgeries and medical procedures as needed.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Animal Care

Surgical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Tools

Veterinary Software

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - Kingston Vets, Yeovil

Financial Package up to £100,000

Salary up to £75,000 pro rata DOE plus up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus, up to £8,000 Relocation Allowance, 20% of salary paid in month 6 as Elevate Bonus plus benefits.

Unlock Rewards with Our Elevate Programme at Kingston Vets

Kingston Vets is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to become part of our team at our two-site small animal practice in Yeovil in Somerset and Sherborne in Dorset. Through our Elevate Programme, you'll receive additional financial incentives as you embrace new challenges and grow within your career.

We are committed to empowering our team members to realise their full potential. That's why we offer a clear pathway for progression, ensuring ample opportunities for both career advancement and personal development.

Elevate your career

As part of the Elevate programme and to reward your commitment, we offer exciting additional benefits, including:

1. Up to £5,000 welcome bonus paid in first salary
2. Up to £8,000 relocation bonus
3. Elevate bonus paid at month 6 - 20% of annual salary
4. Elevate bonus paid at month 12 - 10% of annual salary
5. Concierge support with the relocation process
6. Paid leave for the duration of your move (up to three days)

Enjoy flexibility and work-life balance

At Kingston Vets, we truly value the work-life balance of our team. We can 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. 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.

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.

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.

Because our people matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to our success. 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

Colleague Benefits

1. Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will contribute as well
2. Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
3. Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
4. Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
5. Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

Kingston Vets, Grove Dene

The Forum, Abbey Manor Park, Yeovil, BA21 3TL, United Kingdom

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Animals treated

Small animals

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