Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
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You Stepping into your future - ready to learn, grow, and do meaningful work that matters.
You Stepping into your future - ready to learn, grow, and do meaningful work that matters. 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.
Unlock Your Passions At Rathgael Veterinary Clinic At Rathgael Veterinary Clinic, we offer the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated and experienced team of vets, nurses, and support staff in a supportive and progressive environment. Although predominantly based at Rathgael, we have 2 other branch surgeries that you may work out of occasionally, Garden Lodge, Holywood and Stormont.
We are a strong and supportive team of 7 vets, 10 nurses and 2 ACA's, as well as a fantastic support and administrative team. Within our team, we have certificate holders in Small Animal Surgery & Orthopaedics, Vet Advanced GP and a nurse with an advanced certificate in Anaesthesia.
Practice facilities and equipment include digital x‑ray, ultrasound scanner, dental suite including x‑ray, laser therapy, a fully equipped laboratory and much more.
Enjoy a welcoming environment with structured support and flexibility to suit your lifestyle.
You will work 40 hours per week, and shifts will be between our opening hours of 8:30am‑7pm on a shift pattern with some Saturdays 9am‑12pm on a rota.
You will have a mentor and VetGDP Advisor to provide you with fantastic support in practice as a new graduate in the team.
Be Part of Something Bigger – What you’ll get
At IVCEvidensia, we’re committed to helping you shape your career your way. Our Graduate Academy offers the very best start to life in practice.
* 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.
Benefits And Rewards
Enjoy a competitive starting salary from £36,000, alongside a range of benefits designed to help you thrive:
* Salary increase in year 2
* No financial tie‑in
* 6.6 weeks holiday + your birthday off
* 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)
You
Joining a community where you’re seen, valued, and empowered to have an impact that feels. This is more than just your first step – it’s the start of something bigger.
Unlimited.
Join our Graduate Academy
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.
Seniority level
* Seniority level: Internship
Employment type
* Employment type: Full‑time
Job function
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Veterinary
Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Bangor, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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