Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Vet Record Careers; Lostwithiel; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

IVC Evidensia invites recent veterinary graduates to join their Graduate Academy Programme. This role offers a competitive starting salary, a supportive team environment, and comprehensive learning experiences to boost your career in veterinary medicine while enjoying a variety of workplace benefits.

Benefits

6.6 weeks holiday per year

Your birthday as a paid day off

Company pension scheme with employer contributions

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing initiatives

Flexible voluntary benefits

Discounted pet treatment at IVC practices

Coverage of professional membership renewal fees (e.g., RCVS)

Qualifications

• Recent or soon-to-be veterinary graduates sought for the Graduate Academy programme.
• Participants receive support from mentors and access to development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in practical and online CPD opportunities.
• Work in supportive out-of-hours rota team with no sole charge.
• Engage in blended learning tailored to career aspirations.

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 boasts a long coastline, wild moorlands, and beautiful beaches. Great transport links include a network of bus services and a train network connecting many towns in the region, 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 great support and administrative team. Within our team, we have certificate holders in Surgery, Behaviour, Ophthalmology, and Dermatology.

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

Step into a supportive start

40 hours per week over 4 days. You will participate in our out-of-hours rota working 1 in 10. OOH shifts are evenings after 9.30 pm for in-patients only.

You will be supported by our friendly team of experienced Vets & Nurses. There is no sole charge or sole OOH without full support. We also have an experienced Vet GDP Advisor to support you.

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 are. Our Graduate Academy Programme is developed to offer you the very best.

Boost your learning

Advance your career with our comprehensive blended learning programme, offering a choice of streams to suit your career aspirations.

Connect, learn, grow

Build lifelong connections with our global community of veterinary professionals and have opportunities to work at various locations within our network as your career develops.

Unlock your development

Explore your passions through exciting CPD and development opportunities, including the chance 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, including an annual £1250 to spend via our Care Fund.

Benefits And Rewards

Discover a host of benefits, including a competitive starting salary from £34k.

A rewarding career - it's yours for the taking.

Benefits

• Year 1 salary from £34,000, 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
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible voluntary benefits
• Green commute schemes (Cycle to Work, Green Cars), subject to eligibility
• Discounts/cashback with retailers
• Discounted pet treatment at IVC practices
• Coverage of professional membership renewal fees (e.g., RCVS)

We recognize your dedication throughout your studies — now 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. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.