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-Equipped Sites

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.

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.

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
6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays FTE
Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
 
Wellbeing
Private Medical Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing 
 
Development
£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave FTE
Certificate support
Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
Infection Prevention and Control Programme
Quality Improvement Programme
 
Professional Memberships
BVA membership
VDS cover
RCVS Fees
 
Colleague Benefits
Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well 
Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice