Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

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.

Join us on this exciting journey, and let's shape the future of veterinary care together.

Unlock your passions at The Neighbourhood Vet

The Neighbourhood Vets is a fantastic practice located in the lovely neighbourhood of East Dulwich. East Dulwich is a 15-minute train ride from central London, and a 30-minute bike ride. We started as a single Vet practice in East Dulwich 12 years ago and have now grown to have 3 practices with over 70 staff members, including 6 current or recent grads who have been through the IVC Grad Scheme.

We have excellent facilities and equipment including laparoscopy, DR dental and conventional x-rays, ultrasound, top class dental and surgical facilities. We have 4 Surgery certificate holders, 4 Internal Medicine, 1 ECC, 1 Ophthalmology and currently have 3 studying Imaging certificates, 1 x Oncology, 1 x Derm, 1 x Dentistry and 1 x Surgery.

40 hours per week over 3.5 day weeks plus a share of our weekend rota working 1 in 3 weekends plus days off in lieu of working Sundays.

We have a great track record of supporting and nurturing our graduates and have multiple VetGDP advisors within the practice.

Be part of something bigger

At IVC Evidensia we are committed to supporting you in shaping your journey to reach your potential. 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:

• 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.

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 welcome candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

The Neighbourhood Vet, East Dulwich

66 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, London, SE22 8HJ, 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.