Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits recent veterinary graduates at a leading veterinary practice in Northampton. Join a supportive team dedicated to your success and growth in the veterinary field. With a comprehensive Graduate Academy programme, you'll receive tailored mentorship and development opportunities to unlock your potential. Experience state-of-the-art facilities and a collaborative work environment that fosters your career aspirations. Enjoy a competitive starting salary, generous holiday allowance, and numerous employee benefits designed to support your well-being. Embark on this rewarding journey and make a meaningful impact in veterinary care.

Benefits

6.6 weeks holiday per year

Birthday paid day off

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted pet treatment

Professional memberships coverage

Qualifications

• Recent or soon-to-be veterinary graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Invaluable experience and support from dedicated mentors.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a supportive team environment with 40 hours per week.
• Engage in practical and online CPD development opportunities.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

CPD Development

Mentorship

Team Collaboration

Education

Veterinary Degree

Tools

MRI

CT Scanner

Digital X-ray

Ultrasound Machine

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.

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

Unlock your passions at Abington Park Vets

Abington Park Vets is a group of small animal practices in Northampton. You will be mainly based at our Abington practice but may be required to work at our other practices. The Abington practice is opposite to a beautiful park, 10-15 minutes from town with good transport links to London.

We have a supportive and friendly team of 16 Vets, including referrals and 20 Nurses. Practice facilities and equipment include visiting MRI, on-site CT, digital x-ray, digital dental x-ray and dental room, theatre, comprehensive on-site laboratory with a lab technician, fluoroscopy room, endoscope (rigid & flex), arthroscopy tower, ultrasound machine and so much more.

Step into a supportive start

40 hours per week Monday to Friday, 8am – 7pm. You will be part of our Saturday rota working 8am – 1pm. Time is given back in lieu. Weekly or fortnightly rotation between the two sites to get exposure to both the fast-paced hospital with more complex cases and the first opinion type of working environment.

You will be supported by our Clinical Directors, Lead Vet and the Practice Director but the whole team is excellent at supporting one another.

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 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 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.