Veterinary Surgeon - Kingfisher Vets

Salary up to £74,000 DOE, welcome bonus up to £5,000 and relocation allowance up to £5,000

At Kingfisher Vets, we’re not just offering a job, we’re inviting you to join a team where your passion for veterinary care will be genuinely valued and your wellbeing truly supported. We’re on the lookout for a dedicated Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to become part of our warm, welcoming team at our beautifully refurbished Crewkerne branch in South Somerset.

State-of-the-Art Facilities in a Community-Focused Practice

Our Crewkerne branch has recently undergone a full refurbishment and offers an impressive clinical environment. You’ll have access to two modern operating theatres, a fully equipped dental suite with digital dental X-ray, a large prep area, an imaging suite, and separate wards for cats and dogs. We’ve also got a dedicated isolation unit, a spacious dispensary, three consult rooms and a calm, inviting reception with separate cat and dog waiting areas. Our staff rest area is as lovely as it sounds, complete with a well-stocked biscuit tin.

Your Day, Your Way

Most of our vets enjoy a well-balanced mix of consulting and surgery, but if you prefer a consult-only role, we’re more than happy to accommodate. We mainly treat dogs and cats, with the occasional rabbit, guinea pig or ferret adding a bit of variety to your day. Surgeries tend to include routine procedures such as spays, castrates, dentals, lump removals and soft tissue surgeries, and we have the option to refer more complex or critical cases if needed.

To help you deliver the best care, we’ve invested in top-of-the-line equipment including a new ultrasound, video endoscopy, digital X-ray, ECG, tonometer, and multi-parameter monitoring.

A Team That Supports You — Every Step of the Way

At Kingfisher, you’ll never feel like just a number. You’ll be working alongside a team of 6 experienced vets, including one with a certificate in Small Animal Medicine, as well as 18 amazing RVNs, 2 student nurses, and an excellent support crew of receptionists, admin, and a dedicated practice manager. We also have regular visits from an orthopaedic surgeon, giving you access to even more expertise in-house.

Teamwork is at the heart of everything we do, we genuinely care for each other, our clients, and our patients. Whether you’re bouncing ideas around, tackling a tough case, or just enjoying a coffee break together, you’ll always feel part of something special here.

We’re a team that enjoys working together and giving back, supporting both national and local charities such as Cats Protection, Guide Dogs and RSPCA.

We care about your work life balance

Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, that’s why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle no matter what stage you are in your career and life.

Full time working 40 hours per week over 4 days and a share of Saturday morning 8:30 – 1. There are no OOH. We would also consider part time hours for the right candidate.

We Invest in You

Your professional development matters to us. Whether you're looking to pursue a certificate, expand your clinical interests, or simply want to keep learning, we’ll back you every step of the way with funded CPD, encouragement, and time to grow at your own pace.

A Stunning Location with Space to Breathe

Based in the charming market town of Crewkerne, you'll enjoy the best of both world, peaceful countryside living with excellent transport links and just a short drive from the breathtaking Jurassic Coast. Whether you're into long dog walks, beach days, or cosy evenings in a local pub, Crewkerne offers the perfect lifestyle to complement your career.

Because our people matter

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 pro rata

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

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