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Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Kingfisher Veterinary Practice, Crewkerne, Crewkerne, South West
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time, Part Time, Flexible
Salary up to £74,000 DOE FTE
Salary up to £74,000 DOE
Welcome Bonus up to £5,000
Relocation Allowance up to £5,000
Full and part time applicants welcome, we are able to looking at a rota pattern to suit you and your commitments.
Joining the team at Kingfisher Veterinary Practice
We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our first opinion small animal practice in the beautiful Somerset countryside. We can offer a competitive salary, CPD allowance, with a 4 day working week, no night duties, and friendly, supportive staff. Some experience is preferred but a motivated recent graduate would be considered. Accommodation is available if required.
More about your role:
✅ A 4 day working week, with hours to suit you, school hours? no problem!
✅ Supported by our friendly and dedicated team of 18 RVN and 2 SVNS
✅ Minimal inpatient care, and no OOH
✅ Supported by Coombefield Veterinary Hospitals, allowing for even more opportunities
✅ Enjoy a mix of consult and surgery, or consult only – we can adapt the role to your interests!
✅ Crewkerne is our main hub, with 2-3 vets daily, a large amount of ops and dentals taking place
✅ Opportunities to mentor junior staff and support our new graduates
✅ Progression opportunities for the right candidate
Our location and practice
Our four branch practice is in rural Somerset with beautiful scenery and the Jurassic coastline within easy reach with transport links via motorway and rail. Other equipment includes video endoscopy, tonometry, digital dental X-rays, and ultrasound scanners. Advanced orthopaedic surgery is available to our clients via a visiting specialist and we have certificate holders in ophthalmology and surgery within our team of experienced vets.
Discover the next step in your career
We are seeking a pro-active and dedicated veterinary surgeon experience is preferred but all candidates will be considered. Applicants must be RCVS registered. We encourage and fund CPD including study for higher qualifications.
Because our people matter
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 balance
Wellbeing
Development
Professional Memberships
Colleague Benefits
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.
Kingfisher Veterinary Practice, Crewkerne
Tower Hill Road, Crewkerne, TA18 8EQ, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Small animals
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 Maizie Brown from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.