Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits recent veterinary graduates at a leading veterinary clinic. This role is designed to nurture your skills and support your professional growth through a comprehensive Graduate Academy programme. You will benefit from hands-on experience, mentorship from seasoned professionals, and access to modern veterinary tools. With a focus on your well-being and career progression, this position offers a supportive environment where you can thrive. Join a dedicated team that values diversity and inclusion, and embark on a fulfilling career in veterinary medicine that shapes the future of animal care.

Benefits

Year 1 salary from £34,000

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 veterinary graduates are encouraged to apply for a supportive role.
• Experience with modern veterinary equipment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Work 40 hours per week with a Saturday rota.
• Engage in CPD and receive mentorship from experienced veterinarians.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

CPD Development

Mentorship

Team Collaboration

Education

Veterinary Degree

Tools

Digital X-ray

Ultrasound

Monitoring Equipment

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 Holmefield Veterinary Clinic

Holmefield Vets has its main site in the beautiful village of Brayton with a smaller branch practice in the picturesque Sherburn-in-Elmet. We are situated in a beautiful semi-rural location in North Yorkshire, whilst still being well connected to city life.

We have a fantastic, dedicated team of 8 Vets and 8 Nurses as well as a wonderful Administrative team. Within our team, we have certificate holders in Feline Medicine and Small Animal Surgery, plus 2 Vets currently studying for certificates: one in Oncology and the other Feline Medicine.

At the main site we have access to modern, reliable, and well-maintained equipment including digital x-ray, a brand-new ultrasound suitable for both abdominal and cardiac scans, flexible, K-laser, multiparameter monitoring machine and doppler blood pressure. We have separate species wards and are proud to be a cat friendly clinic.

Step into a supportive start

40 hours per week working 4 days per week, 9 hours per day with an hours unpaid lunch. You will also be part of our Saturday rota working 1 Saturday in 4, 9am - 1pm.

You will be supported and mentored by our compassionate, friendly and experienced Vets plus you will be working alongside our experienced RVNs. We will always ensure that time available for you to attend required CPD.

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

• 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 a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups.