Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Kernow Veterinary Group - Lostwithiel; Lostwithiel; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary group in Cornwall as a graduate vet, offering a comprehensive learning program and mentorship. Enjoy a supportive work environment with excellent benefits, including a competitive salary starting at £34,000, flexible holiday, and wellbeing support. Shape your career in veterinary medicine with us.

Benefits

6.6 weeks holiday per year

Your birthday as a paid day off

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

Flexible voluntary benefits

Discounted pet treatment

Qualifications

• Recent or soon-to-be veterinary graduate.
• Participation in out-of-hours rota.

Responsibilities

• Provide full small animal services including surgery and imaging.
• Participate in a supportive team environment.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Mentorship

Wellbeing Support

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. Find support and inspiration, with our global network of peers and professionals ready and waiting to welcome you.

Join us on this exciting journey, and let's shape the future of veterinary care together.

Unlock your passions at Kernow Veterinary Group

Kernow Veterinary Group is a fantastic group of practices in and around Cornwall. You will be mainly based at our Lostwithiel site but may be required to work at our other small animal sites. Cornwall offers a long coastline, wild moorlands, and beautiful beaches, with great transport links including bus and train services connecting many towns, including Truro.

We have a supportive and dedicated team of 23 vets and 28 clinical nurses across our small animal sites, as well as a strong support and administrative team. Our team includes certificate holders in Surgery, Behaviour, Ophthalmology, and Dermatology.

Our practice provides full small animal services, including imaging, ultrasound, dental x-ray, laboratory, surgery, and 24-hour on-site nursing support.

Step into a supportive start

We offer 40 hours per week over 4 days, participating in our out-of-hours rota, working 1 in 10 evenings after 9.30 pm for in-patients only. You will be supported by our friendly team of experienced vets and nurses, with no sole charge or sole out-of-hours duties without full support. An experienced Vet GDP Advisor is also available to support you.

Be part of something bigger

At IVC Evidensia, we are committed to supporting your journey to reach your potential, whatever your goals. Our Graduate Academy programme offers you:

• Boost your learning: Take your career to the next level with our comprehensive blended learning programme, with a choice of streams to suit your career aspirations.
• Connect, learn, grow: Build lifelong connections within our global community of veterinary professionals and explore opportunities across our network.
• Unlock your development: Pursue your passions with exciting CPD and development opportunities, including applying for the IVC Evidensia Research Fund.
• Supported to thrive: Gain invaluable experience and support from a dedicated mentor committed to your progression.
• Your wellbeing: Feel empowered with our wellbeing support, including an annual £1250 Care Fund allowance.

Benefits and rewards include a competitive starting salary from £34,000, with additional benefits such as:

• 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 with employer contributions
• Private medical insurance
• Employee assistance programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Colleague wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible voluntary benefits, including Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes
• Discounts with participating retailers
• Discounted pet treatment at IVC practices
• Coverage of professional membership renewal fees, including RCVS

We appreciate your dedication during your studies. Let us help you launch a bright career. Join us and help shape the future of veterinary care.

At IVC Evidensia, we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and Belonging. We welcome candidates from all minority and diverse groups, and as a Disability Confident Employer, we are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments during recruitment.