Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits recent veterinary graduates at a supportive practice in High Wycombe. This innovative program offers a comprehensive learning experience, including practical and online CPD development, mentorship, and a focus on well-being. Join a close-knit team dedicated to veterinary excellence, where you will have the chance to work with advanced medical equipment and gain invaluable experience. With a competitive starting salary and a host of benefits, this role is designed to empower you as you embark on your veterinary career. Take the first step towards shaping your future in veterinary medicine with a firm that values your growth and well-being.

Benefits

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

Access to discounts/cashback

Voluntary benefits options

Qualifications

• Recent or soon-to-be veterinary graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Involvement in clinical decisions and support from a clinical coach.

Responsibilities

• Work 40 hours per week over 4 days with weekend duties.
• Participate in a supportive team environment focused on work-life balance.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Clinical Decision Making

Mentorship

CPD Development

Education

Veterinary Degree

Tools

X-ray Equipment

Ultrasound

Endoscopy

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 Crossroads Vets

We are a fantastic practice located in High Wycombe with easy access to London and also the countryside of the Chilterns.

We have focused on making Crossroads a supportive place to work and focus on work-life balance. We are a very close team of 7 Vets and 9 Nurses who all support each other and are available for help/discussion. We have a very forward-thinking Nursing team who are very involved in our clinical decisions and help to improve standards. We work with a local dog rehoming centre closely. We have a fantastic practice with great facilities and equipment such as x-ray main and dental, ultrasound and endoscopy.

Step into a supportive start

You will work 40 hours per week over 4 days. 3 in 7 weekends which is Saturday mornings only and no OOH.

We have a super supportive and friendly team as well as a specific clinical coach who will be on hand to support you. One of our Vets has just taken the exam for their Surgical certificate.

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.

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:

1. Year 1 salary from £34,000 pro rata increasing in year 2
2. No financial tie-in
3. 6.6 weeks holiday per year
4. Your birthday as a paid day off
5. Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia makes a contribution as well.
6. Private medical insurance
7. Employee assistance programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
8. Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing.
9. Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
10. Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
11. Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
12. Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
13. 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, 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.