Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Inspiring Vet Care; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

6.6 weeks holiday

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Kingston Vets - Sherborne, part of Inspiring Vet Care, is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly team across two modern practices in Yeovil and Sherborne. You’ll handle a varied caseload of cats, dogs, rabbits and small furries, with a mix of consultations and surgeries, and a focus on high-quality patient care.

The role offers a 40-hour week across four days, no out-of-hours work, and welcomes part-time applicants.

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Kingston Vets - Sherborne, Dorset

Salary up to £70,000 FTE DOE plus relocation allowance up to £5,000 and welcome bonus up to £5,000

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

Kingston Vets, part of inspirinf vet care, has been caring for pets and supporting owners across the local community for more than 100 years. We’re proud of the reputation we’ve built and continue to grow as a forward-thinking practice with a strong focus on excellent patient care. We’re now looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and experienced team.

A Varied Caseload With Plenty of Opportunity to Grow

You’ll enjoy a varied mix of cats, dogs, rabbits and small furries, with a real emphasis on continuity of care and seeing cases through to a high standard. The role offers a great balance of consultations and surgery, with plenty of routine procedures alongside orthopaedics, dentistry and a variety of interesting cases to keep every day different.

Two Practices, Excellent Facilities and a Great Team

You’ll work across our two purpose-built practices in Yeovil and Sherborne, both offering excellent facilities to support you in delivering high-quality care. These include dedicated dental suites with dental X-ray, digital radiography, ultrasound and laparoscopic equipment, alongside separate cat and dog wards and isolation facilities.

We’re also proud to hold Silver ISFM status, reflecting our commitment to providing a genuinely feline-friendly environment and experience for our patients.

A Supportive Team That Invests in You

You’ll be joining a friendly team of six vets, six RVNs and two SVNs, supported by a dedicated Client Care Team. We also have a visiting orthopaedic specialist, giving you access to additional support with more complex cases as well as a great opportunity to learn and develop your skills.

We’re keen to support our people in building a career around their interests. Whether there’s a particular area of clinical practice you’d like to develop or you’re considering undertaking a certificate, we’ll work with you to support your ambitions and help you make the most of your career with us.

A Work-Life Balance That Works

We’re ideally looking for a full-time vet working 40 hours across four days, including just 1:3 Saturday mornings (8:30am-12:30pm) which will be sole charge.

There are no out-of-hours or on-call requirements, and part-time applications are also welcomed.

Life in Yeovil & Sherborne

With beautiful countryside, historic market towns and plenty of opportunities to get outdoors, the area offers a lovely balance between rural living and everyday convenience. Sherborne brings character, independent shops and stunning historic surroundings, while Yeovil offers great amenities and transport links.

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, 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

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Up to £70,000 pa DOE