Shape your journey!
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?
Shape your journey to veterinary excellence with our Graduate Academy programme. Unlock your potential through practical and online CPD courses and 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 @ Scarsdale Vets
Scarsdale are a fantastic 1st opinion and hospital practice based in the heart of Derby. Derby has all the facilities you would expect from a city but is also close to excellent transport links - motorways, major rail routes and also close to East Midlands Airport. It is also very close to the Peak District where you can enjoy the wonderful scenery and outdoors.
We have a strong and supportive team with a broad range of interests ensuring our graduates develop a strong depth of knowledge and skills. The team are sociable and enjoy teaching and there are regular team meetings and discussions. Overall, we have 10 farm vets, two of which work part time. We also have an ATT and vettech, and support from our nursing team. Within the team we have 3 certificate holders - CertAVP cattle, CertAVP CP, Cert AVP.
We have all the usual equipment found in cattle practice and also the back up of a clinic.
Step into a supportive start
The working hours are 8.30 - 17.30 five days a week with an hour for lunch. The out of hours rota is 1 in 5 with excellent support in place for new graduates. Following a weekend on duty the vet receives the following Monday afternoon and the whole of Friday off.
The practice has a strong track record of supporting and developing new graduates. We have a buddy system with excellent support from line managers and mentors. We want to encourage you as a new graduate to develop your skills confidently in a supportive environment.
We Are IVC Evidensia
We are committed to supporting you in shaping your journey to reach your potential, whatever your career aims. That’s why, our graduate academy programme has been developed to offer you:
Comprehensive learning
Take your career to the next level with our comprehensive blended learning programme, with a choice of streams to fit your career dreams.
Global Network
Build lifelong connections with our global community of veterinary professionals, and the opportunity to work at locations across our network as your career progresses.
CPD and development
Unlock your passions with exciting CPD and development opportunities, including access to apply for the IVC Evidensia Research Fund.
Support
Gain invaluable experience and support from a dedicated mentor who cares about your progression.
Wellbeing
Feel empowered with our wellbeing support offering.
Benefits
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:
1. Year 1 salary from £34,000 increasing to year 2
2. No financial tie-in
3. 6.6 weeks annual leave
4. Your birthday as a paid day off
5. Pension scheme
6. Private medical insurance
7. Health and wellbeing – you’ll get free eye tests and discounted gym membership.
8. ‘Pawsome’ benefits and rewards scheme, plus a great discount on pet care
9. Employee assistance programme - we all have times in our life when we need a little extra support, which is why we offer a comprehensive employee assistance programme, including access to support.
10. 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.
As a BAME and LGBT+ inclusive employer, 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.