Experienced Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Financial Package up to £100,000
Salary up to £75,000 pro rata DOE plus up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus, up to £8,000 Relocation Allowance, 20% of salary paid in month 6 as Elevate Bonus plus benefits.
Unlock Rewards with Our Elevate Programme at Kingston Vets
Kingston Vets is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to become part of our team at our two-site small animal practice in Yeovil in Somerset and Sherborne in Dorset. Through our Elevate Programme, you’ll receive additional financial incentives as you embrace new challenges and grow within your career.
We are committed to empowering our team members to realise their full potential. That’s why we offer a clear pathway for progression, ensuring ample opportunities for both career advancement and personal development.
Elevate your career
As part of the Elevate programme and to reward your commitment, we offer exciting additional benefits, including:
* Up to £5,000 welcome bonus paid in first salary
* Up to £8,000 relocation bonus
* Elevate bonus paid at month 6 - 20% of annual salary
* Elevate bonus paid at month 12 - 10% of annual salary
* Concierge support with the relocation process
* Paid leave for the duration of your move (up to three days)
Enjoy flexibility and work-life balance
At Kingston Vets, we truly value the work-life balance of our team. We can offer plenty of flexibility in this role, with the ideal schedule being a 4.5 day week, including 1:3 Saturday mornings, and absolutely no out-of-hours duties. We are happy to discuss part time hours, and look at a shift pattern to suit you.
About Kingston Veterinary Group
Kingston Veterinary Group serves a wide range of clients across Somerset and Dorset, including small animal, farm, and equine clients. Over the years, we’ve grown to include a small animal surgery in Yeovil and equine branches in Longburton and Buckhorn Weston. We became part of IVC Evidensia in 2018, which has allowed us to enhance the resources available to continue providing exceptional care for our clients and their beloved animals.
We recently added a brand new well-equipped clinic in Sherbourne, which features a dedicated dental room, brand-new DR digital X-rays, ultrasound scanner, and an in-house lab for diagnostic testing to support your caseloads. We are keen to discuss your interests, and support you to build a caseload that aligns with your requirements.
A supportive and passionate team
Our clinical team includes two certificate holders, and we have a special focus on Laparoscopic spays. We hold regular team-building events, support local charities and community events, and are actively involved in our local farming community with regular meetings.
We are committed to a culture of openness and honesty, where we listen to and share ideas, celebrate both work and personal successes, and provide continuous opportunities for development and training. Our team is our greatest asset, and we’re dedicated to supporting flexibility and diversity in the workplace.
If you're ready to take on new role and possibly explore leadership opportunities for the future, with a dedicated team, we'd be excited to meet you!
We recognise that our people are fundamental to our success. 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
* Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
* Private medical insurance
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
* Non-accidental injury support
Development
* £1250 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 £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
* Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will contribute 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
The Forum, Abbey Manor Park, Yeovil, BA21 3TL, United Kingdom
At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging. 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.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Maizie Brown from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
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