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Salary up to £70,000 DOEWelcome Bonus up to £5,000Relocation Allowance up to £5,000Full time and part time applications considered.Joining the team at Kingfisher Veterinary PracticeWe are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our first opinion small animal practice in the beautiful Somerset countryside. We can offer a competitive salary, CPD allowance, with a 4-day working week, no night duties, and friendly, supportive staff. Some experience is preferred but a motivated recent graduate would be considered. Accommodation is available if required.Our location and practiceOur four branch practice is in rural Somerset with beautiful scenery and the Jurassic coastline within easy reach with transport links via motorway and rail. Other equipment includes video endoscopy, tonometry, digital dental X-rays, and ultrasound scanners. Advanced orthopaedic surgery is available to our clients via a visiting specialist and we have certificate holders in ophthalmology and surgery within our team of experienced vets.Discover the next step in your careerWe are seeking a pro-active and dedicated veterinary surgeon. Experience is preferred but all candidates will be considered. Applicants must be RCVS registered. We encourage and fund CPD including study for higher qualifications.Because our people matterWe 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 balance6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays Additional holiday entitlement for your birthdayWellbeing 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 wellbeingDevelopment £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 ProgrammeProfessional Memberships BVA membership VDS coverColleague 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 practiceSalary up to £70,000 DOE FTE #J-18808-Ljbffr