Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Salary Up To £75,000 DOE, up to £5,000 welcome bonus and up to £5,000 relocation allowance

Kingston Vets has been part of the local community for over 100 years and continues to grow as a trusted, forward‑thinking practice. We are now looking for a senior Veterinary Surgeon to join our team, someone who is ready to lead, inspire and help shape the future of our small animal services.

This role is ideal for a confident and experienced vet who enjoys clinical leadership and wants to play a key role in driving the small animal side of the business forward. You will support and mentor graduate vets, share knowledge and set high clinical standards, while still remaining hands‑on in practice and involved in day‑to‑day case work.

Our caseload includes cats, dogs, rabbits and small furries, with a strong emphasis on case continuity and working cases up to a high standard. You will enjoy a balanced mix of consultations and surgery, with most procedures being routine alongside a healthy volume of orthopaedics, dental procedures, splenectomies and a wide range of other interesting cases.

Kingston Vets operates across two modern, purpose‑built small animal practices in Yeovil and Sherborne. You will work between both sites and have access to excellent facilities including dental suites with dental X‑ray, digital radiography, ultrasound, laparoscopic equipment, and separate cat and dog wards with isolation facilities. We are proud to hold Silver ISFM status and place a strong focus on feline‑friendly care.

We are ideally looking for a full‑time vet to work 40 hours across four days per week, including one in three Saturday mornings from 8:30am to 12:30pm. There is no out‑of‑hours or on‑call work. Part‑time applications are welcomed and can be discussed to suit the right candidate.

You will be joining a friendly and experienced team of six vets, six RVNs, two SVNs and a dedicated client care team. We also work closely with a visiting orthopaedic specialist, allowing excellent support for more complex cases. Ongoing learning is actively encouraged, and we are very open to supporting certificates or further training aligned with your interests.

Yeovil and Sherborne offer a wonderful balance of rural charm and everyday convenience. Surrounded by rolling countryside, historic market towns and beautiful walking routes, the area is ideal for those who enjoy outdoor living and a slower pace without feeling isolated. Sherborne’s historic architecture and shops sit perfectly alongside Yeovil’s amenities and transport links, making this a fantastic location for both work and lifestyle.

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
• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Wellbeing
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
• Development
• £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave
• 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
• Colleague Benefits
• Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution 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