Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Join IVC Evidensia’s Graduate Academy as a Veterinary Surgeon and shape your career in a supportive, countryside practice with modern facilities and a blended learning programme.

Your part‑time graduate role (40 hours per week, 4×10‑hour shifts Monday‑Saturday) will be split across our Thurlby and Market Deeping sites. You will be supported by a dedicated Vet GDP advisor, a Day Manager and an experienced nursing team, allowing you to gain hands‑on experience while working within your development stage.

• Provide primary and specialist small animal care, including diagnostics and surgical support.
• Work 40 hours per week with a rota that shares Saturdays evenly across the veterinary team.
• Use fully digital X‑rays, endoscopy, ophthalmology and developing laparoscopic equipment.
• Participate in case reviews with mentors and manage patient diaries to avoid over‑booking.
• Contribute to our stand‑alone Cat Clinic and animal welfare initiatives.

• Complete a blended learning programme tailored to your goals.
• Access global veterinary community and career opportunities across the IVC network.
• Explore CPD and research opportunities through the IVC Evidensia Research Fund.
• Receive guidance from a dedicated mentor focused on your progression.
• Benefit from £1,250 per year for personal wellbeing through our Care Fund.

• Competitive starting salary of £36,000 per annum.
• Salary increase in year two.
• 6.6 weeks holiday plus birthday off.
• Company pension with IVC contribution.
• Private medical insurance and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle‑to‑Work and Green Car schemes.
• Retail discounts, cashback and discounted pet care at IVC practices.
• Paid professional memberships (RCVS and others).

IVC Evidensia 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. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer for all.

£36,000 per annum pro‑rata (no financial tie‑in).