Graduate Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal
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Base pay range
£36,000 per annum pro‑rata
Enjoy a competitive starting salary from £36,000, alongside a range of benefits designed to help you thrive.
Introduction
At IVCEvidensia you’ll find a place where you can be yourself, supported by people who want to see you thrive. You’ll get hands‑on experience, build your confidence, and discover just how far your passion can take you. We have a very strong learning and development culture at St George’s making it the ideal place for a new graduate.
We are located in an affordable, urban environment, whilst having regular rail and tram links to Birmingham with the Mailbox and Bullring shopping centres and multiple theatres. There are regular train links to Birmingham airport close by. The Shropshire Hills and Wales are just a short drive away.
We are a hospital practice with 8 branch practices, which are a mix of GP and sole charge clinics. At the hospital, facilities include endoscopy, ultrasound, digital radiography, laparoscopic surgery, separate dental room with x‑ray, 2 operating theatres, full lab equipment, large kennels and isolation facilities. The branches also have a wide range of excellent facilities including microscopy, 3 with dental x‑ray, one laparoscopic surgery. The larger branches have ultrasound and lab facilities.
Roles & Responsibilities
You will work 40 hours per week which will be split over 4 days per week with the same weekday off each week. Hours will be 8.30am‑7pm or 9am‑7pm depending on hospital/branch. You will also be required to work 1 in 5 Saturdays 8.45am‑4.30pm. You will be paired with one of our vets to allow one‑to‑one training. Our well‑practiced training programme of supporting surgery and consulting skills in our GP branches, whilst having access to scrubbing in for more advanced surgeries, ultrasound training, dentistry training and help with management of more complex medical cases at our hospital.
Training & Development
Our well‑practiced training programme of supporting surgery and consulting skills in our GP branches, whilst having access to scrubbing in for more advanced surgeries, ultrasound training, dentistry training and help with management of more complex medical cases at our hospital. We have a very strong learning and development culture at St George’s making it the ideal place for a new graduate.
Benefits & Rewards
* Boost Your Learning – Take your career to the next level with our blended learning programme, tailored to your goals.
* Connect, Learn, Grow – Join a global community of veterinary professionals and access career opportunities across our network.
* Unlock Your Development – Explore CPD and research opportunities, including the IVCEvidensia Research Fund.
* Supported to Thrive – Gain invaluable experience with guidance from a dedicated mentor who cares about your progression.
* Your Wellbeing – Feel supported with £1,250 per year to spend via our Care Fund, plus a range of wellbeing initiatives.
* Salary increase in year 2.
* No financial tie‑in.
* 6.6 weeks holiday + your birthday off.
* Company pension with IVC contribution.
* Private medical insurance.
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
* Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes.
* Retail discounts and cashback.
* Discounted pet care at IVC practices.
* Paid professional memberships (RCVS and others).
Seniority level
* Internship
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Veterinary Services
IVCEvidensia is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
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