Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

The Role 

Here at Kingston Veterinary Group, we are looking for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our team. The role will include carrying out consultations and operations and may involve being on sole charge at times. 

The rota will include working 40 hours per week over 5 days. The shifts will be between the hours of 8:30 am to 7:00pm with 1 Saturday morning per month.

The salary will be up to £65,000 depending on experience.

About Us 

Kingston Veterinary Group has a wide client base of small animal, farm and equine clients in both Somerset and Dorset. Over the years, the practice has expanded with a small animal surgery in Yeovil and equine branches located in Longburton and Buckhorn Weston. In October 2018 the practice started its daily running under the management of Independent Vet Care. Kingstone Veterinary Group has always strived for the highest in client and animal care, this move increases the resources available to the practice in order to keep achieving this.

Our team consists of dedicated and committed Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses and Support Team. 

Applicant Requirements 

We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon who is confident with sole charge and who is experienced in small animal surgery.

Benefits Veterinary Surgeon

Because our employee's 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
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off

Well-being

• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee well-being
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £1400 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid pro-rata 
• 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 £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees 

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care
• Relocation allowance up to £5000

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, 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.

If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch. Please quote BH7102 when applying for this role.

To apply, please email your CV to Nicola at nicola.grant@ivcevidensia.com or call 07977242410 for more information

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