Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon position is based across two purpose-built practices in Yeovil and Sherborne. The caseload includes cats, dogs, rabbits and small furries, with a mix of consultations and surgery, plus routine procedures, orthopaedics, dentistry and other interesting cases.

The role is designed around sustainable clinical working, with 40 hours across four days if you are full-time. Saturday mornings are 1:3, running from 8:30am to 12:30pm and being sole charge, and there are no out-of-hours or on-call requirements. Part-time applications are also welcome.

You will be joining a welcoming and experienced team with six vets, six RVNs and two SVNs, supported by a dedicated Client Care Team. A visiting orthopaedic specialist also provides added support with more complex cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied small animal caseload across two practices in Yeovil and Sherborne.
• Deliver both consultations and surgery, including routine procedures, orthopaedics and dentistry.
• Provide continuity of care and follow cases through to a high standard.
• Work Saturday mornings on a 1:3 rota, with sole charge during that session.
• Collaborate with the wider clinical team and client care support staff.

Requirements

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon.
• Experience with small animal practice is implied by the role focus.
• Comfortable working sole charge on Saturday mornings.
• Interest in developing clinical skills and pursuing further progression is welcomed.

Benefits

• Salary up to £70,000 FTE DOE.
• Relocation allowance up to £5,000.
• Welcome bonus up to £5,000.
• 6.6 weeks' holiday including bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance.
• Enhanced family leave and pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy.
• BVA membership, VDS cover and RCVS fees.
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes, subject to eligibility.
• Retail discounts and cashback offers.
• CPD allowance and access to IVC Academy training centres and role-relevant courses.
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet.
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches and peer networks.
• Clear career pathways across primary care, referral, leadership and specialist roles.

About the Practice

The Kingston Veterinary Group has served small animal, farm and equine clients across Somerset and Dorset for more than 100 years. The practice has expanded over time and now includes a small animal surgery in Yeovil and equine branches in Longburton and Buckhorn Weston.

The Sherborne site is part of Inspiring Vet Care and is equipped with dedicated dental suites with dental X-ray, digital radiography, ultrasound, laparoscopic equipment, separate cat and dog wards, and isolation facilities. The practice also holds Silver ISFM status.