Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Farm

IVC Evidensia; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary organization in Long Eaton is seeking a qualified veterinarian to join their team. You will provide care at farms and participate in on-call rotations, supported by experienced colleagues. This position offers professional development, a friendly work environment, and excellent benefits, including a £1,250 care fund and comprehensive holiday time.

Benefits

£1,250 wellbeing fund

6.6 weeks holiday

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified veterinarian with the ability to work in a team.
• Experience or interest in farm practice is desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care at farms.
• Participate in on-call and weekend rotas.
• Support and mentor new graduates.

Skills

Teamwork

Client communication

Veterinary medicine knowledge

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

You will work 40 hours per week. You will be part of our on call and weekend rotas. The rota is approximately 1 in 5 currently with new grads initially shadowing and then as their skills develop taking the lead on call with rota'd support from an experienced vet until they feel fully confident. After working a weekend there are 1.5 days off in lieu (the Monday pm and the following Friday), after working a night on call there is an early finish from lunchtime. We have a supportive team with a wide range of experiences from senior vets with specialist qualifications to more recent graduates with a broad range of interests. The team are friendly, approachable and are experienced at supporting new colleagues.

Be Part of Something Bigger - What you'll get

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 a dedicated team 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 team of 8 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.

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.

Key Benefits and Learning Opportunities

• 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

• 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)

You 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. You 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.