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Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

On-site in Sherborne +1·Added 10 days ago (last checked 6 Oct)

IVC Evidensia

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Overview

Job details

  • Up to £70,000 a year

    Gross, as stated in the ad.

    About £4,260 a month after tax.

Requirements

  • Work on-site in Sherborne +1

    No relocation package mentioned.

Benefits

  • Cycle to work scheme

    Commuter benefits named in the ad.

Skills

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

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

* 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

* 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.

The role

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.

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

About IVC Evidensia

IVC Evidensia is a veterinary care group operating a network of veterinary practices, ranging from small animal and mixed animal clinics to out-of-hours services and specialist referral hospitals.

Its practices employ veterinary surgeons, registered veterinary nurses, animal care assistants and client care teams, and the group runs referral services in areas such as surgery, orthopaedics, internal medicine and oncology, alongside emergency and critical care and rotating internship programmes.

In their own words

About the company & team

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.

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.

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.

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