Kingston Vets, Sherborne, Sherborne, South West
Salary Up To £65,000 FTE DOE plus relocation allowance up to £3,000 and welcome bonus up to £5,000
For over 100 years, Kingston Vets has been at the heart of the local community, earning a reputation as a trusted and progressive small animal practice. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our team who enjoys clinical autonomy and wants to play a key role in shaping the future of the practice.
A Caseload That Challenges and Rewards
Our varied caseload includes cats, dogs, rabbits and small furries, with a strong emphasis on case continuity and high clinical standards. You’ll enjoy a balanced mix of consultations and surgery, with routine work alongside orthopaedics, dental procedures, splenectomies and a wide range of more complex medical and surgical cases.This is a role where you can truly take ownership of your cases, follow them through and take pride in delivering excellent clinical outcomes.
Modern Facilities Across Two Well-EquippedSites
Operating across two purpose-built practices in Sherborne and Yeovil, you’ll have access to excellent facilities at both sites. These include digital and dental radiography, ultrasound, laparoscopic equipment and separate cat and dog wards with isolation.We’re also proud to hold Silver ISFM status, reflecting our commitment to delivering exceptional feline-friendly care.
A Working Pattern That Supports You
This is a full-time role working 8:30am – 6:30pm across four days, with a 1 in 3 Saturday morning rota (8:30am–12:30pm). There are no out-of-hours or on-call commitments, giving you the time to fully enjoy life outside of work. We can also consider part time applications of 20+ hours per week.
A Team That Supports and Develops
You’ll be joining a collaborative and experienced team of six vets, six RVNs, two SVNs and a dedicated client care team. We also benefit from the support of a visiting orthopaedic specialist for more complex cases.
We actively encourage professional development and are happy to support certificates or further training aligned with your clinical interests.
A Location That Offers Balance and Lifestyle
Yeovil and Sherborne offer the perfect blend of countryside living and modern convenience. With beautiful rural surroundings, historic market towns and excellent local amenities, the area provides a fantastic quality of life.
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 balance6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays FTEAdditional holiday entitlement for your birthday
WellbeingPrivate Medical InsuranceEmployee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helplineEnhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy payInitiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
Development£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave FTECertificate supportLearning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia AcademyAccess to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia providerAll our Vets & Nurses can apply for research fundingAll our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care FundInfection Prevention and Control ProgrammeQuality Improvement Programme
Professional MembershipsBVA membershipVDS coverRCVS Fees
Colleague BenefitsCompany pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as wellSupporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteriaVoluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit youAccess to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailersDiscounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
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.
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