Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association • Other • Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa • $400 - $500 / year • 2d ago

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. Find support and inspiration, with our global network of peers and professionals ready and waiting to welcome you.

Unlock your passions at Thanet Vet Group

Thanet Vets has been serving the local community with exceptional veterinary care for over 60 years. We are located in Margate which has great train links to Canterbury and London. Margate has a beautiful coastline with sandy beaches and is a very good destination for entertainment.

We have a fantastic team of 6 Vets, 5 Nurses, 3 SVNs, 1 VCA as well as a great administration team. Many members of the team are long standing, and we have a good family feel within the team. We like to socialise outside of work whether that be meals out, bowling or crazy golf. We are a Centre of Excellence within IVC-Evidensia and pride ourselves on this. Our management team is very experienced, supportive and have an open-door policy where we want you to feel comfortable talking and opening up to us.

Excellent practice facilities including digital radiography, dental radiography, video endoscope and ultrasound. Within our team, we have certificate holders in Surgery and Anaesthesia. We also have Vets currently studying for certificates in Ophthalmology, Surgery and Diagnostic Imaging.

Step into a supportive start

40 hours per week over 4 days a week between 8:30am – 7pm. 1 in 4 Saturday morning. No OOH except standby for emergencies at our cattery until 5pm on working weekend. Long weekend off after working weekend allowing for a great work life balance.

We have had new graduates for many years and feel we can offer you the support and knowledge that you need to excel in your career. You will have 1-2 surgery days per week alongside a more experienced Vet. We have an experienced Vet team and a strong experienced Nursing team all looking forward to welcoming you and supporting you as you begin your Veterinary career.

Short term accommodation assistance available.

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.

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:

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 makes a contribution as well.
Private medical insurance
Employee assistance programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing.
Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
Supporting a greener commute to work with a 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.

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 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.

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