Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Mixed

British Veterinary Association; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to shaping the future of veterinary care through its Graduate Academy programme. This role offers a unique opportunity for recent veterinary graduates to gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment, balancing small and farm animal work. With a commitment to your professional growth, you will benefit from tailored mentorship, CPD opportunities, and a generous wellbeing fund. Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with a structured shift pattern and a range of attractive perks, including a competitive salary and extensive holiday. This is an exciting chance to embark on a fulfilling career in veterinary medicine while being part of a diverse and inclusive community.

Benefits

Year 1 salary from £34,000 pro rata

6.6 weeks holiday per year

Birthday as a paid day off

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

Voluntary benefits

Discounted treatment for pets

Professional memberships

Qualifications

• Recent or soon-to-be veterinary graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in small and farm animal work is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct small animal consultations, diagnostics, and surgeries.
• Perform farm animal duties including fertility work and emergency calls.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Consultations

Diagnostics

Surgery

Fertility Work

Emergency Calls

TB Testing

Education

Veterinary Degree

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.

Unlock your passions at Kingston Veterinary Group

Kingston Vet Group is a mixed practice located in the lovely town of Sherborne, six miles from Yeovil. Sherborne is an attractive market town set on the River Yeo, in the northwest of Dorset, benefiting from being on the direct rail line to London. The closest train station is Sherborne Station, located 0.3 miles away.

This role will cover approximately 60% small animal and 40% farm animal work. Small animal duties include consultations, diagnostics, and surgery, while farm animal duties include fertility work, emergency calls, and a small amount of TB testing.

Step into a supportive start

Your shift pattern will be 40 hours per week between 8:30am and 6:30pm over 4.5 days per week, with a weekend rota of 1 in 3 Saturday mornings and no out-of-hours work, allowing for a great work-life balance.

You will be supported by your assigned VetGDP Advisor in practice as well as access to and support from a range of active clinical teams across the sites.

Be part of something bigger

At IVC Evidensia, we are committed to supporting you in shaping your journey to reach your potential. 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

• 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
• Private medical insurance
• Employee assistance programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Voluntary benefits
• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets
• Professional memberships

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, and we welcome candidates from all minority and diverse groups.