Overview
Salary up to £75,000 DOE, Welcome Bonus up to £5,000, Relocation Allowance up to £5,000
Kingfisher Vets has been caring for pets in the local community for over 100 years, and we’re now looking for an enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, supportive team. With four sites across the area, this is a varied and engaging role where no two days are the same. A driving licence is essential, as occasional work across our other branches is part of practice life.
The Role
A Caseload That Keeps You Learning
You’ll enjoy a healthy balance of consultations and surgery throughout the week, with cases ranging from routine procedures through to ECC work. This variety keeps the role interesting and rewarding, and if you have a particular clinical interest you’d like to develop, we’re very open to supporting this wherever possible.
Practice Environment
A Purpose-Built Practice Designed to Work Well
Our main centre in Crewkerne is a modern, purpose-built practice with a spacious reception and separate waiting areas, three consultation rooms, a prep area with two theatres, a dedicated dental suite and an imaging suite featuring a new ultrasound machine. Separate cat and dog wards, an isolation room, quiet office space for admin, and a comfortable upstairs staff flat with full kitchen facilities help make the working day run smoothly. There is also a large on-site staff car park and accommodation available if required.
Facilities & Support
Well Equipped for High-Quality Care
Clinicians are supported by excellent facilities including video endoscopy, ECG and multiparameter monitoring, tonometry, digital dental X-ray and a fully equipped in-house laboratory. We also work with a visiting specialist to provide access to advanced orthopaedic surgery, ensuring patients receive the best possible care.
Working Patterns
Working Patterns That Support Balance
Full-time hours are 40 per week across four days, with a 1:3 Saturday morning rota from 8:30am to 1pm on a sole-charge basis. Part-time applications of 30+ hours per week are welcomed, and there is no out-of-hours work.
Team & Development
A Team That Truly Supports One Another
You’ll be joining a team of eight vets with experience ranging from new graduates to over 40 years in practice, supported by 18 RVNs and a dedicated client care team led by our practice manager. We’re happy to support certificate study, and while a dental certificate or special interest would be advantageous, it’s not essential. Team wellbeing is a real priority, with regular social events, lunch and learn sessions, and a trained mental health first aider within the practice.
Life in Crewkerne
Life in and Around Crewkerne
Crewkerne offers a relaxed lifestyle surrounded by beautiful Somerset countryside, with easy access to the Jurassic Coast, rolling hills and charming market towns. It’s ideal for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits, a strong sense of community and a slower pace of life, while still being well connected to larger towns and transport links for days out or commuting.
Why We Value Our People
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 pro rata
* 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 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 £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
Salary up to £75,000 DOE
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