Job Description
Small Animal Graduate Veterinary Surgeon
No matter where your passion in veterinary medicine lies, the IVC Evidensia Graduate Academy programme offers a comprehensive and tailored learning experience to support you in achieving your potential.
Are you a recent or soon-to-be veterinary graduate looking to embark on a successful and fulfilling career in veterinary medicine?
Shape your journey to veterinary excellence with our Graduate Academy programme. Unlock your potential through practical and online CPD courses and development opportunities. Feel empowered with mentor and well-being support, alongside a host of benefits and rewards. Find support and inspiration, with our global network of peers and professionals ready and waiting to welcome you.
Join us on this exciting journey, and let's shape the future of veterinary care together.
Situated in the beautiful County of Durham, our 2-site practice is a first opinion surgery for small animal covering the Durham and Chester le Street area.
We have a team of 10 Vets and 18 Nurses with a variety of skills and interests. We have certificate holders in Soft Tissue Surgery and Medicine with other vets studying for a Medical Certificate and 2 vets studying for Dental Certificates.
Joining our team would give you access to vast knowledge and experience, alongside the use of our comprehensive equipment including digital radiography, dental x-ray, endoscope, ultrasound and laser therapy.
We pride ourselves on our Gold Standard care and we can provide you with the best start to your veterinary career. We have a practice-based Vet GDP Advisor for support throughout your graduate experience and existing graduate vets for peer to peer support.
Your normal hours of work are 40 hours per week, 4 days a week. Due to the
particular needs of the business we need to operate a rota system, therefore there are no normal times of work applicable to you and your daily hours, start and finish times will vary from time to time on a rota system. The rota operates Monday to Friday inclusive. In addition, you may also be required to
participate in a weekend rota.
Join a close-knit community of Veterinary professionals who are not only skilled but incredibly friendly and supportive. Our practice thrives on teamwork and has a strong work ethic. We look at our new graduates as the future of our practice and will support you through your veterinary career.
We Are IVC Evidensia
We are committed to supporting you in shaping your journey to reach your potential, whatever your career aims. That’s why, our graduate academy programme has been developed to offer you:
Comprehensive learning
Take your career to the next level with our comprehensive blended learning programme, with a choice of streams to fit your career dreams.
Global Network
Build lifelong connections with our global community of veterinary professionals, and the opportunity to work at locations across our network as your career progresses.
CPD and development
Unlock your passions with exciting CPD and development opportunities, including access to apply for the IVC Evidensia Research Fund.
Support
Gain invaluable experience and support from a dedicated mentor who cares about your progression.
Feel empowered with our wellbeing support offering.
Discover a host of benefits and rewards, including a competitive salary starting from £34k.
A rewarding career – it’s yours for the taking.
We offer excellent employee benefits, as we believe that our people do their best work when they feel comfortable, nurtured, and valued:
Year 1 salary from £34,000 increasing to year 2
6.6 weeks annual leave
Your birthday as a paid day off
Private medical insurance
Health and wellbeing – you’ll get free eye tests and discounted gym membership.
‘Pawsome’ benefits and rewards scheme, plus a great discount on pet care
Employee assistance programme - we all have times in our life when we need a little extra support, which is why we offer a comprehensive employee assistance programme, including access to support.
Professional memberships – we cover the cost of your RCVS renewal fees and other memberships.
We know how committed you’ve been throughout your studies now let us help you create the perfect launch pad to a bright career. Join us on this exciting journey, and let's shape the future of veterinary care together.
As a BAME and LGBT+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Abbey Vet Centre, Dunleigh House, Durham
Speak to Connor Parr from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
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