Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

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. 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.

Unlock your passions at Richmond House Vets

Richmond House Vets is a small animal veterinary practice which has been at the heart of veterinary care in West Yorkshire for over 50 years. We are based in the heart of Dewsbury with good road and rail connections, including the M1, M62, and cross Pennine rail. Dewsbury has a historic town centre with a retail and civic hub, including the Market Place and Town Hall as well as public spaces, including Dewsbury Town Park, that are intended to be accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

We have a friendly and dedicated team of 2 Vets, 2 RVNs, 2 VCAs and 1 Practice Manager. We work well together as a team and we enjoy going on occasional team building days. Practice facilities and equipment include new ultrasound machine, x-ray and dental x-ray, Idexx lab equipment, tono pen, soft tissue surgery, some orthopaedic procedures and so much more.

Step into a supportive start

You will work 40 hours per week over 4 days. You will be thoroughly supported by our 2 fantastic Vets; however, our entire team will be on hand to support you if and when needed.

Accommodation assistance available.

Be part of something bigger

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Unlock your development
   Explore your passions with exciting CPD and development opportunities, including the opportunity to apply for the IVC Evidensia Research Fund.
4. Supported to thrive
   Gain invaluable experience and support from a dedicated mentor who cares about your progression.
5. Your wellbeing
   Feel empowered with our wellbeing support offering. You will receive £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund.
6. Benefits and rewards
   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 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
• Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
• 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.

At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, 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.

Year 1 salary from £34,000