About the Role
This is a varied small animal position where you'll enjoy a genuine balance of consultations and surgery, with a caseload spanning routine procedures through to emergency and critical care work. Based at the modern, purpose-built main centre in Crewkerne, you'll have access to excellent equipment including video endoscopy, ECG, multiparameter monitoring, tonometry, digital dental X-ray, and a fully equipped in-house laboratory. The practice also works alongside a visiting specialist to provide advanced orthopaedic procedures.
Working across four sites in the area, you'll need a driving licence for occasional travel between branches. Full-time hours are 40 per week across four days, with a 1:3 Saturday morning rota from 8:30am to 1pm on a sole-charge basis. Part-time applications of 30+ hours per week are welcomed, and there is no out-of-hours work.
You'll be joining a collaborative team of eight vets, supported by 18 RVNs and a dedicated client care team. With a wide range of experience across the practice, there's plenty of support available, and the team actively encourages further development, including certificate study if you'd like to pursue it.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload
- Work collaboratively with the eight-vet team and 18 RVNs to maintain clinical standards
- Continue developing your clinical skills and interests while sharing knowledge with colleagues
- Contribute positively to the clinical culture and support the ongoing development of team members
- Manage sole-charge Saturday morning sessions with confidence
- Travel occasionally between the four practice sites as needed
Requirements
- Veterinary degree and 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, openness to feedback and development
- Professionalism, reliability, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Valid driving licence (essential for travel between sites)
Benefits
- Salary: Up to £75,000 dependent on experience
- Bonuses & Support: Welcome bonus up to £5,000, relocation allowance up to £5,000
- Time Off: 6.6 weeks' holiday including bank holidays
- Professional Development: £1,250 annual Care Fund for CPD, access to IVC academy training centres and role-relevant courses, mentors and regional clinical coaches, support to develop clinical interests
- Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance, enhanced family leave and pay (maternity, paternity, adoption, surrogacy)
- Professional Memberships: BVA membership, VDS cover, RCVS fees covered
- Additional Perks: Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies), retail discounts and cashback offers, reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
- Career Pathways: Clear progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles
About the Practice
Kingfisher Veterinary Practice celebrated its centenary in 2006, having begun as a one-man horse practice and evolved into a progressive four-centre small animal business. The practice is known for its strong links within the local community—staff visit local schools and clubs to promote veterinary awareness, and the practice has established ties with St. Margaret's Hospice, which it supports annually.
As part of IVC Evidensia, the UK and Europe's leading veterinary care group comprising over 900 practices and referral hospitals, Kingfisher Vets operates within a values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement. IVC Evidensia is committed to supporting careers without limits, investing in learning, innovation, and wellbeing to help teams grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment at every stage.
