Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
AlphaPet Veterinary Clinics, West Meads, Bognor Regis, South East
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time
Year 1 salary from £34,000
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 AlphaPet Veterinary Clinics
AlphaPet Veterinary Clinics is a group of busy, three branch, well established practices located in West Sussex. You will mainly be based in our Bognor Regis branch but may be required to work at our Chichester and Birdham branches. We are located in the South Coast area, near the sea & the south downs for good walks. West Sussex has several transportation benefits, including bus, rail and ferry links. Southampton Airport is only 32 miles away.
We have a supportive and dedicated team of 3 Vets, 4 qualified Nurses (of which 3 are clinical coaches) & 2 Student Nurses, all due to qualify early in 2025. We also have an excellent support and administrative team. Practice facilities and equipment include digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscope, basic orthopaedic equipment, blood machines and lots more. We see a varied caseload which includes some exotics & wildlife.
Step into a supportive start
40 hours per week over either four 10 hour or five 8 hour shifts. You will also be part of our Saturday rota working 1:4 Saturday.
You will be put on rota with another Vet. So even while you will have your own consults and ops to do once you are confident, you will still have support from other clinicians.
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.
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 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.
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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