Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Farm

IVC Evidensia; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice group in the East Midlands is seeking a graduate vet to join their supportive team. This role offers a competitive starting salary of £36,000 per annum, opportunities for hands-on experience, and a pathway for career development. Candidates will need to work 40 hours a week with on-call duties and travel to client farms. The practice provides extensive support and learning opportunities to help you thrive in your veterinary career.

Benefits

6.6 weeks holiday + birthday off

£1,250 annual wellbeing allowance

Private medical insurance

Paid professional memberships

Qualifications

• Support the farm and equine teams.
• Collaborate with ATTs, TB testers, and equine nurses.

Responsibilities

• Work 40 hours per week with on-call duties.
• Travel to client farms as a large part of the role.
• Receive time off after on-call duties.

Job description

Overview

Stepping into your future - ready to learn, grow, and do meaningful work that matters.

At IVC Evidensia, you’ll find a place where you can be yourself, supported by people who want to see you thrive. You’ll get hands‑on experience, build your confidence, and discover just how far your passion can take you.

Unlock Your Passions at Scarsdale Vets.

Scarsdale Vets are a group of Veterinary practices in the Midlands, with eleven small animal practices across Derby & Burton, a state‑of‑the‑art small animal hospital and dedicated teams of Farm and Equine vets serving the East Midlands region. You will be based at our Farm and Equine practice in Markeaton. We are close to M1, have good rail links and are less than 30 minutes away from East Midlands Airport.

We have a large team of experienced farm vets, with support from our excellent ATTs and TB testers. The equine nurses at the practice also support the farm team. Everyone is super friendly and work well together. We have regular socials and are a happy friendly team. Within our team we have certificate holders in Cattle Health and production and Camelid Practice, other vets are currently studying for certificates. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone wanting to get good exposure to farm practice within a supportive and friendly team.

We have a fantastic clinic with inpatient and surgical facilities. Clinic facilities are shared with the equine practice (such as x‑ray and endoscopy) as well as the usual up‑to‑date farm equipment. We have one main site where the office is based, however travel to the client’s farms is a large part of the job.

Enjoy a welcoming environment with structured support and flexibility to suit your lifestyle.

Responsibilities

• Work 40 hours per week, including part of our on‑call and weekend roster (approximately 1 in 5 for new graduates). Initially shadowing and then taking the lead on call with rota’d support from an experienced vet.
• Travel to client farms as a large part of the role.
• After a weekend on call receive 1.5 days off in lieu (Monday pm and the following Friday). After a night on call get an early finish from lunchtime.
• Support the farm and equine teams, collaborate with ATTs, TB testers and equine nurses.

What you’ll get

At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to helping you shape your career your way. Our Graduate Academy offers the very best start to life in practice.

• Boost Your Learning – Take your career to the next level with our blended learning programme, tailored to your goals.
• Connect, Learn, Grow – Join a global community of veterinary professionals and access career opportunities across our network.
• Unlock Your Development – Explore CPD and research opportunities, including the IVC Evidensia Research Fund.
• Supported to Thrive – Gain invaluable experience with guidance from a dedicated mentor who cares about your progression.
• Your Wellbeing – Feel supported with £1,250 per year to spend via our Care Fund, plus a range of wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits and Rewards

• Competitive starting salary from £36,000, alongside a range of benefits designed to help you thrive:
• Salary increase in year 2.
• No financial tie‑in.
• 6.6 weeks holiday + your birthday off.
• Company pension with IVC contribution.
• Private medical insurance.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes.
• Retail discounts and cashback.
• Discounted pet care at IVC practices.
• Paid professional memberships (RCVS and others).

Joining a community where you’re seen, valued, and empowered to have an impact that’s felt. This is more than just your first step – it’s the start of something bigger.

Unlimited.

Join our Graduate Academy.

IVC Evidensia is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

£36,000 per annum pro-rata