Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

IVC Evidensia Group; Sherborne; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave and pay

BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees

Cycle to Work

Green Car scheme

Discounts and cashback offers

Reduced-cost veterinary care for your

Job summary

Kingston Vets - Sherborne, part of IVC Evidensia, is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join our small animal team. Our two-practice network offers a varied caseload and strong facilities, with a focus on high-quality patient care.

The role features a balanced mix of consultations and surgery, no out-of-hours, a 40-hour week across four days with some Saturday mornings, and generous benefits including relocation support and a welcome bonus.

Responsibilities

• Varied caseload of cats, dogs, rabbits and small furries with emphasis on continuity of care.
• Great balance of consultations and surgery, including routine procedures, orthopaedics and dentistry.
• You’ll work across two practices, Yeovil and Sherborne, with dedicated dental suites, X-ray, ultrasound and separate wards.

Job description

Kingston Vets - Sherborne, Sherborne, South West

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

• 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

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

Kingston Vets - Sherborne

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, 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.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Amelia Bateman from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.