Veterinary Surgeon
Kingfisher Veterinary Practice, Chard
Up to £75,000 DOE
Up to £5000 welcome bonus and £5000 relocation allowance
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.
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 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
1. 6.6 weeks annual leave
2. Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
3. Your birthday as a paid day off
Wellbeing
4. Private medical insurance
5. Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
6. Cycle to Work scheme
7. Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
8. Non-accidental injury support
Development
9. £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid pro rata
10. Certificate support
11. Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
12. Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
13. All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
14. All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
15. Infection Prevention and Control Programme
16. Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
17. BVA membership
18. VDS cover
19. RCVS fees
Additional
20. Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
21. Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
22. Discounted staff pet care
23. Relocation allowance up to £5000
For a confidential chat or to discuss this role in more detail please contact Maizie Brown, Talent Partner, on or call 07977245242.
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