Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Stroud; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative veterinary practice in Stroud is seeking enthusiastic recent graduates to join their supportive Graduate Academy programme. This unique opportunity provides a structured pathway into veterinary medicine, emphasizing clinical excellence and personal development. With a dedicated team of experienced vets and nurses, you'll receive mentorship and support as you navigate your early career. Enjoy a balanced work-life with flexible hours, no out-of-hours work, and a host of benefits including competitive salary and wellness support. Join a community committed to shaping the future of veterinary care and making a difference in the lives of pets and their owners.

Benefits

6.6 weeks holiday per year

Your 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 veterinary graduates encouraged to apply for a supportive and fulfilling career.
• Strong emphasis on clinical skills and client communication in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care and support to clients and their pets.
• Participate in continuous professional development and mentorship.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Client Communication

Team Collaboration

Clinical Skills

Education

Veterinary Degree

Tools

Dental X-ray

Ultrasound

In-House Lab Equipment

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 Clockhouse Vets

Clockhouse Vets is a forward-thinking practice situated in the beautiful county of Gloucestershire. We have our Veterinary Hospital located in Stroud and our Veterinary Clinic which is located at Nailsworth. We are close to Stroud station and have easy access to M5 and M4 and close to great towns such as Cheltenham and Bristol. We are open to new protocols and clinical excellence is encouraged.

Both of our sites have fantastic, dedicated teams who strive to give the best service to our clients and their pets. Our Stroud site has 5 Vets and 5 Nurses who will be on hand to offer you support as you start your veterinary journey. Socialisation and wellbeing are important and many social activities such as Go Ape and pottery painting have been carried out recently. We attend local events and shows to promote the practice.

We have excellent facilities which include Dental X-ray, X-ray, Ultrasound, and In-House Lab. We also have certificate holders within our team in Medicine and Dermatology.

Step into a supportive start

40 hours per week, four 10-hour days in general though can be discussed and could be five 8-hour days. Working hours from 8:30 am to 7:30 pm. No OOH work. Saturdays one in four with TOIL. Shifts will be rotated around surgery, medical, and consulting as well as some shifts at the branch practice once comfortable with consulting.

Clockhouse has been taking a graduate every year for the past 5 years and enjoys teaching and supporting new graduates. Regular catch-ups and support with CD and with VetGP advisor and team meetings. Initially longer consults of 30 minutes then 20 minutes then down to 15 minutes when ready.

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 makes 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. 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.