Job Description

Salary up to 67,000 per annum DOE

We're excited to invite a passionate Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to become part of our exceptional team, working part-time across our Yeovil and Sherborne practices. At Kingston Vets, you'll receive support from our dedicated Clinical Director, Director of Practice and exceptional clinical teams. We're committed to helping you grow professionally and are happy to support any additional certifications or qualifications you wish to pursue.

Proud to Be Part of IVC Evidensia

At IVC Evidensia, we're driven by the passion and commitment of our people - across clinical, operational, and support teams. With over 2,500 clinics and hospitals in 20 countries and around 41,000 employees, we work together to care for around 25,000 animals every day. United by a shared purpose - Healthy Animals, Happy Owners - we're proud to champion long-term animal health and welfare through the dedication of every individual across our international network.

Find flexibility in your rota

You will work 30 hours per week, we can look at a flexible role with 3 10 hours a day, or 5 days at 6 hours, with 1:3 Saturday mornings (but is based off business needs). We understand that a work-life balance is important, and we are open to a flexible working pattern which is why there is no OOH requirement.

Join our well equipped sites

Kingston Veterinary Group is a long established group of 3 practices in the heart of Somerset and Dorset. We operate across three locations, offering Small Animal, Equine, and Farm animal care, all conveniently situated close to each other. Our state-of-the-art facilities enable our clinical team to deliver Veterinary care with a strong focus on maintaining high clinical standards, which we continually strive to develop and enhance.

We are dedicated to providing exceptional Veterinary care to all of our patients and clients, whilst prioritising staff wellbeing and development.

We have a wonderful, purpose built Mixed premises located in Sherborne, complete with Dental suite, Imaging suite, Separate Cat, Dog and Isolation facilities, Laboratory room, Farm procedure room and large Species split waiting room, along with a host of offices and separate Nurses office upstairs.

We have a very strong and supportive team, consisting of Clinical Directors, Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses, Student Veterinary Nurse, Reception and administration teams who are all led and supported by our Director of Practice.

Supporting one another and prioritising staff wellbeing is central to our culture.

You Matter to Us - Your Benefits at a Glance

Work-life Balance & Wellbeing6.6 weeks' holiday including bank holidays - plus your birthday off Private medical insurance Enhanced family-friendly leave and pay 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme


Development1,250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD Certificate and advanced learning support & Access to Vetlexicon online resources World leading IVC Evidensia Training Centres 1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet


Professional MembershipsBVA membership VDS cover RCVS fees


Colleague BenefitsCycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies) Retail discounts and cashback offers Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets


Apply today or get in touch for an informal, confidential chat.
Salary up to 67,000 FTE DOE