Salary up to £70,000 DOE
Welcome Bonus up to £5,000
Relocation Allowance up to £5,000
Full time and part time applications considered.
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 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
1. 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
2. Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
1. Private Medical Insurance
2. Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
3. Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
4. Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
Development
1. £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
2. Certificate support
3. Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
4. Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
5. All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
6. All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
7. Infection Prevention and Control Programme
8. Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
1. BVA membership
2. VDS cover
Colleague Benefits
1. Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
2. Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
3. Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
4. Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
5. Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
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