Veterinary Surgeon, Small Animal

About the Role

This part-time position offers flexibility and variety in small animal practice. You'll work 8:30am to 6:30pm across two days per week, with Saturday mornings on a manageable 1-in-3 rota. Most importantly, there are no out-of-hours or on-call commitments, allowing you genuine work-life balance.

You'll join a collaborative team of six Veterinary Surgeons, six Registered Veterinary Nurses, two Student Veterinary Nurses, and a dedicated Client Care Team. Working across two purpose-built practices in Sherborne and Yeovil, you'll encounter a diverse small animal caseload including cats, dogs, rabbits and small furries. Your day balances consultations with a strong surgical component: routine procedures alongside orthopaedics, dentistry, splenectomies, and advanced medical and surgical cases. You'll take true ownership of patients from diagnosis through to recovery, developing your skills in a supportive environment.

The practice holds Silver ISFM accreditation for feline-friendly care and benefits from comprehensive modern facilities including digital and dental radiography, ultrasound, laparoscopic equipment, separate cat and dog wards, and dedicated isolation facilities. A visiting orthopaedic specialist provides additional support for complex cases and excellent learning opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-standard patient and client care across a varied small animal caseload
• Manage routine consultations and surgery independently and collaboratively
• Handle routine and advanced medical and surgical cases, including orthopaedics, dentistry, and splenectomies
• Work collaboratively with a team of six other vets and six RVNs
• Contribute to the clinical culture and support the ongoing development of colleagues
• Maintain detailed clinical records and ensure continuity of care for patients

Requirements

• Veterinary degree and current RCVS registration (or eligibility to register)
• Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
• Strong communication skills and ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
• Proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and professional development
• Professionalism, reliability, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Benefits

• Salary up to £65,000 FTE depending on experience
• Relocation allowance up to £3,000
• Welcome bonus up to £5,000
• 6.6 weeks' holiday, including bank holidays
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for professional development
• Funded learning and development, including CPD allowance and access to IVC Academy training centres
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• BVA membership, VDS cover and RCVS fees paid
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (where eligible)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
• Clear career pathways across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles

About the Practice

Kingston Vets has served the local community for over 100 years, building a reputation for exceptional patient care and trusted client relationships. The practice operates two purpose-built locations in Sherborne and Yeovil, serving a diverse small animal caseload with modern facilities and a collaborative team structure.

Kingston Vets is part of IVC Evidensia, the UK's number one vet care provider, trusted with the care of over 2 million animals. The wider organisation is committed to supporting ongoing professional development, wellbeing, and clear career progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles.