Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Graduate Veterinarian for a role in the Dunfermline area. The position offers hands-on experience in a supportive team, competitive starting salary from £36,000, and numerous career development opportunities. Candidates should possess a veterinary degree and a willingness to work at various sites with a flexible schedule.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

6.6 weeks holiday + birthday off

Company pension with IVC contribution

Private medical insurance

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Willingness to work at different sites and flexible hours including weekends.
• Ability to work as part of a supportive veterinary team.
• Interest in CPD and research opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care and support to patients.
• Participate in training and mentorship for final year vet students.
• Engage with a supportive team of vets and nurses across practices.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Good communication

Driving license preferred

Education

Veterinary degree

Tools

In-house blood machines

Ultrasound

Digital x-ray

Dental x-ray

Job description

Stepping into your future - ready to learn, grow, and do meaningful work that matters.

At IVCEvidensia you'll find a place where you can be yourself, supported by people who want to see you thrive. You'll get hands‑on experience, build your confidence, and discover just how far your passion can take you.

Unlock Your Passions at Inglis Vets:

Inglis Vets in Dunfermline is a 9‑site practice in Central Scotland with a 24‑hour hospital in Dunfermline. We cover out of hours for a couple of local practices, so offer good exposure to emergency work. You will have access to onsite parking and Inglis Vets is also a central location, with some sites near train stations and on bus routes but not all. All of our roles involve working at different sites, so a driving licence is therefore preferred.

Dedicated support will be given to you and the hospital and branches, with you initially settling into the clinic role before starting the Graduate Training. We often use our Cowdenbeath practice where we train RDSVS final year vet students for supervised surgical and consultation training.

We are a strong and supportive team of 30 vets and 30 nurses across our various sites, meaning that there is a friendly team of varying levels or experience on hand to help support you.

Practice facilities and equipment include in‑house blood machines, ultrasound, digital x‑ray and dental x‑ray. The hospital base offers 24‑hour care and facilities to hospitalise and work up medical cases. We also offer hydrotherapy, acupuncture and physiotherapy.

You will work 40 hours per week, as well as weekends on rotation (1 in 12 approximately) and duty night shifts on rotation (1 in 12 approximately) with generous stand‑down time.

Be Part of Something Bigger - What you’ll get:

• Boost Your Learning – Take your career to the next level with our blended learning programme, tailored to your goals.
• Connect, Learn, Grow – Join a global community of veterinary professionals and access career opportunities across our network.
• Unlock Your Development – Explore CPD and research opportunities, including the IVC Evidensia Research Fund.
• Supported to Thrive – Gain invaluable experience with guidance from a dedicated mentor who cares about your progression.
• Your Well‑being – Feel supported with £1,250 per year to spend via our Care Fund, plus a range of wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits and Rewards:

• Competitive starting salary from £36,000 with salary increase in year 2.
• No financial tie‑in.
• 6.6 weeks holiday + your birthday off.
• Company pension with IVC contribution.
• Private medical insurance.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes.
• Retail discounts and cashback.
• Discounted pet care at IVC practices.
• Paid professional memberships (RCVS and others).

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IVC Evidensia is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.