Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

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 Forest Veterinary Group

We are a group of two established first opinion practices in beautiful South Wales. Both practices are based in residential areas. Cardiff airport is 60 minutes away and we are on the main train line to Cardiff, Bristol and London. Both practices are just minutes off the M4. If you like beaches, mountains and the sea, it’s all on your doorstep. The Gower, an area of outstanding beauty is local as are the Brecon Beacons. If you prefer city life, Swansea is minutes away and Cardiff just a little further.

We have a very experienced team of 7 Vets and 10 Nurses with an amazing 'can do' attitude where nothing is too much trouble. We regularly have 'one to ones' to check in on everyone and our Practice Manager is a mental health first aider. We try to hold regular social events so we can spend time together outside work. We hold regular practice meetings and smaller meetings for different areas of our team. Our team are like a family.

Our excellent facilities and equipment include new ultrasound, lad, endoscope, digital x-ray and so much more. We have 2 members of our team currently studying for certificates in Oncology and Advanced Diagnostic Imaging.

Step into a supportive start

40 hours per week over 4 days per week. 10 hour days from 8 : 30am - 6 : 30pm. You may also be required to participate in a weekend rota.

You will be mainly supported by our two very experienced Clinicians however, our entire team are very experienced and love to nurture and encourage learning.

Visa sponsorship opportunity available.

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 a 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

Year 1 salary from £34,000

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