Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Equine

British Veterinary Association; St. Columb Major; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits recent veterinary graduates to join a supportive team at a leading veterinary practice. This role offers a structured Graduate Academy programme designed to enhance your skills and career. You will work alongside experienced professionals, gaining invaluable experience in equine care and veterinary medicine. With a competitive starting salary and a range of benefits, including generous holiday and well-being support, this position is perfect for those looking to launch their veterinary careers in a nurturing environment. Join a forward-thinking team and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Benefits

6.6 weeks holiday per year

Birthday as a paid day off

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted treatment for pets

Professional memberships covered

Qualifications

• Recent or soon-to-be veterinary graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Strong focus on equine care and practical veterinary skills.

Responsibilities

• Supportive role within a friendly equine team of vets and nurses.
• Participate in a 1 in 4 weekday rota and on-call duties.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Equine Care

CPD Development

Mentorship

Education

Veterinary Degree

Tools

Equine Theatre Equipment

Ultrasonography

Endoscope

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.

Join us on this exciting journey, and let's shape the future of veterinary care together.

Unlock your passions at Penmellyn Veterinary Group

Penmellyn Veterinary Group are a fantastic group of practices located in the stunning county of Cornwall. This vacancy is for our St Columb Major Hospital, however, you will be expected to travel to yards. St Columb Major is close to the A30 road and the coast, making it conveniently located while still avoiding the crowds of tourist destinations.

We have a supportive and friendly Equine team of 5 Vets and 3 part time Equine Nurses who are a very forward thinking team and would be very happy to welcome you! We have certificate holders within our team.

Hospital facilities and equipment include stables, stocks, equine theatre, equine digital x-ray suite, ultrasonography, gastroscope, endoscope and more.

Step into a supportive start

40 hours per week. 1 in 4 weekday rota, expected to be part of the out of hour rota when ready, with a 1:6 weekend rota and 1:6 nights.

You will be supported by the whole team. You will have regular catch-ups with your dedicated GDP advisor.

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:

• 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 eager 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.