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 Deepdale Veterinary Centre
Deepdale Veterinary Centre is a small animal practice located in the quaint market town of Potton in Sandy, Bedfordshire who love caring for dogs, cats, small furries and exotics. Potton is reasonably well-connected. The nearest railway station is in Sandy, a short drive away, which provides direct services to London and Peterborough. Potton is also serviced by several bus routes connecting it to neighbouring towns and cities and the A1 is easily accessible. Potton is surrounded by beautiful countryside, offering plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. You will be mainly based at Deepdale Veterinary Centre but will also be required to work at our Letchworth Veterinary Centre which is just a short 20 minute drive.
Is an exciting time to join Deepdale - the team is growing, and we are adding new skills all the time. We have a supportive and dedicated team of 4 FTE Vets and 6 FTE RVNs who are looking forward to welcoming a new graduate. Within our team, we have certificate holders in Surgery, Dermatology and Medicine.
We have a fantastic practice with great facilities and equipment such as two theatres (soft tissue and orthopaedics), digital x-rays and ultrasound, dental room and separate dog & cat wards. We also have a café on site in the car park.
Step into a supportive start
40 hours per week over 4 or 5 days a week which is flexible to suit candidate. You will be part of our Saturday rota working 1 in 5 Saturday mornings. No OOH or on call to allow a great work life balance.
You will be supported by the whole team, and we have previous experience and success of supporting new graduates. You will also have a VetGDP advisor in the practice to support.
Short term accommodation assistance 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.
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