At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide top-notch veterinary care for small animals in a supportive team environment.
- Company: Join the UK's number one vet care provider with over 100 years of experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous holiday, private medical insurance, and career development support.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with no out-of-hours duties and opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in animal health while developing your skills in a dynamic setting.
- Qualifications: Veterinary degree and RCVS registration required; experience in clinical practice preferred.
The predicted salary is between 45113 - 55138 £ per year.
Kingfisher Veterinary Practice, located in Crewkerne, Somerset, is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join our welcoming and supportive team. With four practices across the region, this role offers excellent variety, giving you the opportunity to work across different sites and enjoy a diverse caseload. A full driving licence is essential as occasional travel between branches is required.
This is an ideal opportunity for a vet who enjoys a rewarding mix of consultations and surgery. You'll see everything from routine first-opinion cases to emergency and critical care, ensuring every day brings something different. We encourage clinical freedom and are committed to helping you develop your own areas of interest, with plenty of opportunities to expand your skills.
Our purpose-built main hospital in Crewkerne is equipped with a comprehensive range of modern facilities, including video endoscopy, digital dental radiography, ECG, multiparameter monitoring, tonometry and a fully equipped in-house laboratory. We also work alongside a visiting orthopaedic specialist, allowing us to provide advanced surgical procedures and an excellent standard of patient care.
You'll become part of a collaborative team of eight Veterinary Surgeons, supported by 18 Registered Veterinary Nurses and a dedicated Client Care Team. With a wealth of experience across the practice, you'll benefit from a supportive learning environment where knowledge is shared, collaboration is encouraged and professional development is genuinely valued.
How You’ll Make a Difference
As a Primary Care Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload. You’ll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture of the practice.
Working Pattern
- Full-time: 40 hours per week across four days
- 1 in 3 Saturday morning rota (8:30am - 1:00pm) on a sole-charge basis
- Part-time applications of 30+ hours per week are welcomed
- No out-of-hours work
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
You are a confident and motivated Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering high-quality patient and client care. You’ll bring:
- A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS
- Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
- A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development
- Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
How We’ll Support You
At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
- Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership and specialist roles
- Funded learning and development, including 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
- Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities
- A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community and continuous improvement
What We Offer Our Team
- 6.6 weeks’ holiday, including bank holidays
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
- BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
- Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
- Retail discounts and cashback offers
- Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.
Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal in Somerset employer: Independent Vetcare Limited
At IVC Evidensia, we pride ourselves on being the UK's leading veterinary care provider, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for our Veterinary Surgeons in Blackwood, Gwent. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide clear career pathways, funded learning opportunities, and a culture that values continuous improvement and community engagement. Our team enjoys an excellent work-life balance, competitive benefits, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of pets and their owners.
Contact Details:
Independent Vetcare Limited Recruitment Team
