Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Bilston; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking passionate recent graduates to join their Graduate Academy programme. This exciting opportunity allows you to embark on a fulfilling career in veterinary medicine while receiving comprehensive support and mentorship. With a focus on professional development, you will enjoy a well-rounded experience that includes practical and online learning, along with a host of benefits designed to enhance your wellbeing and career growth. Join a friendly team dedicated to excellence in veterinary care and make a meaningful impact on the lives of animals and their owners.

Benefits

6.6 weeks holiday per year

Your 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 CPD and mentorship for career development.

Responsibilities

• Supportive environment with a dedicated mentor for new graduates.
• Engage in practical and online CPD development opportunities.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

CPD Development

Mentorship

Communication

Education

Veterinary Degree

Tools

Radiology Equipment

Endoscopy

Ultrasound

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.

Unlock your passions at Rosewood Vets

Rosewood Vets is a small animal practice located in the village of Coseley, West Midlands. We have a small and friendly team of 2 Vets and 4 RVNs and a great support and administrative team who are all looking forward to supporting a new graduate. Within our team, we have certificate holders in Exotics, Imaging, Medicine and Emergency and Critical Care.

Since moving to new premises in 2005, the surgery is now equipped with a full state of the art operating suite, dedicated recovery area, purpose-built patient accommodation, radiology, dentistry, endoscopy, electrocardiograms, pharmacy, in house laboratory, x-ray and ultrasound, not to mention clinics for nutrition, behaviour and geriatric patients.

Step into a supportive start

40 hours per week over a 4 day week 9am - 7pm plus share of Saturday rota. No out of hours which allows a great work life balance.

You will be supported by the whole team but will also be part of our buddy system and be assigned a dedicated mentor.

Visa sponsorship opportunities available at this practice.

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.

A rewarding career – it’s yours for the taking.

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

• 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 makes 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, and 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.