Graduate Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal

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. Unlock your passions at Dave Cumber Vets Dave Cumber Vets is a fantastic, small animal practice located in Weymouth, a stunning seaside town in Dorset. We have a friendly and supportive team of 7 Vets, 8 Nurses and an exceptional support and administrative team. We thrive on providing a high level of care to our patients and clients. We have a well-equipped internal laboratory, two digital x-ray machines, 2 dental suites with x-ray facilities, endoscopy, laparoscopic surgical equipment, 2 ultrasound machines and 5 operating theatres. Step into a supportive start 40 hours per week, over 4 or 5 days. The rota will include 1 in 4 Saturdays working 8:00am - 16:30pm. We actively encourage development and progression within the team, and you will be supported by our leadership team in exploring any key interests or with the development of your role. Our Practice Director has been awarded the prestigious Pet Plan Practice Manager of the year award 2024, which highlights how important it is to us that staff have a good moral, autonomy, and a good work-life balance within our practice. 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. Year 1 salary from £34,000 pro rata increasing in year 2 No financial tie-in 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: flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you 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.

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