Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Myerscough Veterinary Group; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Shape your journey, shape the future

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?

Embark on an extraordinary journey with our Graduate Academy programme, designed to help you unlock your potential and achieve veterinary excellence. Discover practical and online CPD development opportunities. Feel empowered with mentor and well-being support, alongside a host of benefits and rewards.

Unlock your passions at Myerscough Veterinary Group

Myerscough Veterinary Group are a group of small animal practices located in the North West of England. You will be mainly based at our Clayton Le Dale in Blackburn and once you feel confident, you may be required to work at our other branches. Blackburn is well-connected by road and rail.

We have a supportive and friendly team of 17 Vets, 25 Nurses and a fantastic support team. Within our team, we have certificate holders in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry and Oral Surgery and Anaesthesia. At Myerscough, we encourage development of all our staff, but we are also aware of how important personal time is. We are here to develop you as a veterinary surgeon, but also to look after you as an individual.

Practice facilities and equipment include digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, laparoscopy, CT Scanner and more.

Step into a supportive start

39 hours per week over a 4 day working week with a set day off. You will be part of our Saturday rota working 1 in 8 Saturday mornings, 8am-12pm. No OOH (OOH provision by Vetsnow). Earliest start would be 8am, latest finish 7.30pm but variance between these.

After a 2-week induction period, consults are initially 30 minutes to help settle into practice and once more confident, standard consult is 15 minutes, with double appointments for blood sampling and euthanasia. You will have dedicated VetGDP mentoring time weekly.

Be part of something bigger

At IVC Evidensia we are committed to supporting you in shaping your journey to reach your potential. That’s why our Graduate Academy programme has been developed to offer you the very best:

Boost your learning

Take your career to the next level with our comprehensive blended learning programme, with a choice of streams to fit your career dreams.

Connect, learn, grow

Build lifelong connections with our global community of veterinary professionals, and the opportunity to work at locations across our network as your career progresses.

Unlock your development

Explore your passions with exciting CPD and development opportunities, including the opportunity to apply for the IVC Evidensia Research Fund.

Supported to thrive

Gain invaluable experience and support from a dedicated mentor who cares about your progression.

Your wellbeing

Feel empowered with our wellbeing support offering. You will receive £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund.

Benefits and rewards

Discover a host of benefits and rewards, including a competitive salary starting from £34k.

• Year 1 salary from £34,000 pro rata increasing in year 2
• No financial tie-in
• 6.6 weeks holiday per year
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia make a contribution as well.
• Private medical insurance
• Employee assistance programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing.
• 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.
• 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.