Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Kingston Vets, Grove Dene, Yeovil, South West
Discipline: Small Animal
Year 1 salary from £34,000 P/R
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.
Join us on this exciting journey, and let's shape the future of veterinary care together.
Unlock your passions at The Kingston Veterinary Group
Kingston Veterinary Group are a fantastic group of veterinary practices based in Somerset. We are located 40 minutes from the Jurassic coast and other coastal attractions. An hour by car to Bristol, Bath and Exeter. You will be based at our Yeovil site however, may also be required to work at our Sherborne branch.
We have a dedicated and supportive team of 12 Veterinary Surgeons, 7 qualified Nurses, 2 trainee Nurses and 1 VCA. There are also 13 support staff. Our clinic is well-equipped with a dedicated dental room, brand-new DR digital X-rays, an ultrasound scanner, and good facilities for staff to take well-deserved breaks. Additionally, we have in-house lab testing facilities to support your work.
Step into a supportive start
40 hours per week ideally over 4.5 days a week with a 1:3 share in the Saturday rota. NO OOH allowing a great work life balance.
You will be supported by a VetGDP advisor along with access to and support from active clinical coaches. Our friendly team will be on hand to help and support you when needed.
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 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.
* 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.
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.
Any questions before applying?
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.
Talent Partner - Graduates
Julia Nistor
julia.nistor@ivcevidensia.com
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