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. 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.
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:
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 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.
Clockhouse Veterinary Hospital, Stroud
Wallbridge, Stroud, GL5 3JD, United Kingdom
Speak to Connor Parr 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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