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Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal


Company : British Veterinary Association


Location : Northampton, England


Created : 2025-04-23


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

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 Abington Park Vets Abington Park Vets is a group of small animal practices in Northampton. You will be mainly based at our Abington practice but may be required to work at our other practices. The Abington practice is opposite to a beautiful park, 10-15 minutes from town with good transport links to London.We have a supportive and friendly team of 16 Vets, including referrals and 20 Nurses. Practice facilities and equipment include visiting MRI, on-site CT, digital x-ray, digital dental x-ray and dental room, theatre, comprehensive on-site laboratory with a lab technician, fluoroscopy room, endoscope (rigid & flex), arthroscopy tower, ultrasound machine and so much more.Step into a supportive start 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, 8am – 7pm. You will be part of our Saturday rota working 8am – 1pm. Time is given back in lieu. Weekly or fortnightly rotation between the two sites to get exposure to both the fast-paced hospital with more complex cases and the first opinion type of working environment.You will be supported by our Clinical Directors, Lead Vet and the Practice Director but the whole team is excellent at supporting one another.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 2No financial tie-in6.6 weeks holiday per yearYour birthday as a paid day offCompany pension scheme. IVC Evidensia make a contribution as well.Private medical insuranceEmployee assistance programme: 24/7 confidential helplineInitiatives focused on colleague wellbeing.Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit youSupporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars scheme, subject to eligibility criteriaAccess to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailersDiscounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practiceProfessional 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, and 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr