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Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal


Company : British Veterinary Association


Location : Walsall, England


Created : 2025-04-10


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Shape your journey, shape the futureNo 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 Hillman VetsHillman Vets are a 4 branch practice based in the West Midlands. You will mainly work at our Arboretum branch in Walsall, but may be required to work at our other branches if needed.We are a strong and supportive team of 7.5 FTE Vets & 9.5 FTE RVN's as well as a fantastic support and administrative team. Within our team, we have certificate holders in Medicine, Surgery and Ophthalmology. Practice facilities and equipment include ultrasound, laparoscopic equipment, x-ray and more.Step into a supportive start40 hours per week over 4 days, 9am – 6:30pm with 1 hour for lunch and 1 in 5 Saturdays 9 – midday.We have several clinical coach mentors to support you and work alongside you. You will also have the support from our whole team who are looking forward to welcoming a new graduate.Be part of something biggerAt IVC Evidensia we are committed to supporting you in shaping your journey to reach your potential. That’s why our Graduate Academy programme has been developed to offer you the very best:Boost your learningTake your career to the next level with our comprehensive blended learning programme, with a choice of streams to fit your career dreams.Connect, learn, growBuild 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 developmentExplore your passions with exciting CPD and development opportunities, including the opportunity to apply for the IVC Evidensia Research Fund.Supported to thriveGain invaluable experience and support from a dedicated mentor who cares about your progression.Your wellbeingFeel empowered with our wellbeing support offering. You will receive £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund.Benefits and rewardsDiscover a host of benefits and rewards, including a competitive salary starting from £34k.Year 1 salary from £34,000 pro rata increasing in year 2No financial tie-in6.6 weeks holiday per yearYour birthday as a paid day offCompany pension scheme. IVC Evidensia makes a contribution as well.Private medical insuranceEmployee assistance programme: 24/7 confidential helplineInitiatives focused on colleague wellbeing.Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit youSupporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars scheme, subject to eligibility criteriaAccess to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailersDiscounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practiceProfessional 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.At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging. 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 are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.#J-18808-Ljbffr