Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
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 Downland Veterinary
Downland Veterinary Group are a fantastic group of twelve vet practices covering Hampshire and West Sussex, offering the highest quality care for the region's pets. You will be based at our Hailsham branch which is situated in a stunning town approximately 7 miles from the coast, close to Eastbourne and Brighton, with excellent links to Gatwick Airport and London and surrounded by beautiful Sussex countryside.
We are a very kind, friendly and fun team that offers our clients and patients the highest standard of care. Between the commitment to our roles and dedication to our patients, we make time to praise, support and take care of one another. We have 4.9 FTE Vets and 8.6 FTE Nurses as well as a wonderful support and administrative team. Within our team, we have certificate holders in ECC and Geriatric Medicine.
You will work 40 hours per week over 4 weekdays between 08:30am – 7pm. You will also take part in our Saturday rota working 1:5 Saturday mornings 08:30am - 1:30pm.
You will be supported by your dedicated and experienced VetGDP Advisor as well as our very supportive and nurturing team. We have a vastly experienced Vet team, and we strongly encourage CPD and attending Graduate events.
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:
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.
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. 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
* 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 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.
Downland Veterinary Group, Hailsham
19 Station Road, Hailsham, BN27 2BH, United Kingdom
Speak to Julia Nistor from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
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