Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking veterinary clinic in Romsey, where you can kickstart your career in veterinary medicine. This exciting opportunity is tailored for recent graduates eager to learn and grow in a supportive environment. With a comprehensive Graduate Academy programme, you'll receive mentorship, practical experience, and access to advanced facilities. Enjoy a work-life balance with no on-call duties, and benefit from a competitive salary starting at £34,000, alongside numerous perks such as generous holiday, private medical insurance, and professional development opportunities. Shape your journey and make a difference in veterinary care!

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

Qualifications

• Recent or soon-to-be veterinary graduates encouraged to apply.
• Self-motivated individuals eager to develop their skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a supportive team environment with experienced vets.
• Engage in practical and online CPD development opportunities.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

Veterinary Degree

Tools

Ultrasound

X-ray

In-house Laboratory

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.

Unlock your passions at Mainstone Veterinary Clinic

Mainstone Veterinary Clinic is a small animal practice located in Romsey, Hampshire on the south coast of England, with good transport links to London, Bath, Oxford, and Brighton. We have a friendly and supportive team of 5 Vets, 6 Nurses and a wonderful administration team. Within our team, we have certificate holders in Ophthalmology and Emergency and Critical Care. We are looking for a new graduate to join our team who is self-motivated and eager to use their skills and knowledge to progress and develop.

Practice facilities and equipment include x-ray with floating table, ultrasound, in-house laboratory, dental x-ray, tonopen, slit lamp, cryopen, orthopaedic equipment (fracture repair and cruciate surgery), acupuncture and more.

Step into a supportive start

40 hours per week over a 2-week rota. One week consists of 5 days generally with 3 shifts from 8:30am – 4:30/5pm and 2 shifts from 9:30am - 7pm. The following week over 4 days generally with 2 shifts from 8:30am – 4:30/5pm and 2 shifts from 9:30am - 7pm. You will also participate in our Saturday rota working 1 in 5 Saturday mornings. No on-call duties allow for a great work-life balance.

You will be supported by our Vet and Nurse team committed to providing learning opportunities and self-development. One of our Vets is a GDP adviser and assessor. Initially, there is no sole charge, except on Saturdays and when vets are on holiday.

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. Our Graduate Academy programme is designed 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:

• 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 contributions from IVC Evidensia
• Private medical insurance
• Employee assistance programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
• Voluntary benefits: flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits
• 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

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 welcome candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.