Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Elm Veterinary Group; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000

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. 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 Elm Veterinary Group

Elm Veterinary Group is a small animal practice located in the Ocean City of Plymouth, close to the Life Centre with beaches and Dartmoor within easy reach. Plymouth has excellent transportation links by road, rail, and sea. It's a three-hour train ride to London, and there are also airports nearby. Plymouth is surrounded by Dartmoor National Park and has access to some of the UK's best beaches and landscapes.

Initially, you will be based at our main Milehouse surgery but will also work at our 2 branches located in Plymstock and St Budeaux.

We are a genuinely supportive team of 8 Vets, 8 RVNs, 1 SVN and 2 ACAs who have a wide range of experience in all aspects of Veterinary Care. We have Veterinary Surgeons who hold certificates in Orthopaedics, Soft Tissue Surgery, Emergency Medicine and Surgery. As a team, we have lots of fun and socialise regularly.

Practice facilities and equipment include ultrasound, laparoscopic equipment, endoscope, digital x-ray, dental x-ray, orthopaedic equipment and so much more.

Step into a supportive start

40 hours per week over a 4 day week, 10 hour shifts and with 1:6 Saturday mornings. You will be supported by our wonderful, experienced team.

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:

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. We offer excellent employee benefits, as we believe that our people do their best work when they feel comfortable, nurtured, and valued:

1. Year 1 salary from £34,000 pro rata increasing in year 2
2. No financial tie-in
3. 6.6 weeks holiday per year
4. Your birthday as a paid day off
5. Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia make a contribution as well.
6. Private medical insurance
7. Employee assistance programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
8. Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing.
9. Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
10. Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
11. Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
12. Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
13. 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 P/R