Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Mixed

Stepping into your future - ready to learn, grow, and do meaningful work that matters.

At IVC Evidensia, you’ll find a place where you can be yourself, supported by people who want to see you thrive. You’ll get hands‑on experience, build your confidence, and discover just how far your passion can take you.

Glenshane Veterinary Clinics are a group of practices located in Londonderry, Coleraine, and Dungiven. You will be mainly based at our Maghera branch in Londonderry, however, you will also be required to work at our Fairhill and Dungiven sites. We are located in the countryside, but not far from city life, at the foot of the Sperrin Mountains and beautiful North Coast.

45‑minute travel to local airports and good bus connections to Belfast, Derry and the North Coast (45 min). We have plenty of sporting facilities including gyms, football, rugby, and hockey nearby, and two local towns with shopping facilities less than 5 mi away.

We are a supportive and dedicated team of 6 vets, 5 nurses and an excellent management and administrative team. Within our team, we have one vet studying for an SA certificate in Internal Medicine, and one vet studying for a farm certificate in Cattle Health. Most of our staff have been with Glenshane for over 5 years and we hold yearly staff activities to keep teamwork at a high standard.

Practice facilities and equipment include easyscan, a cattle crush for feet pairing and extra‑lap/caesarean, Ovocyte, small‑ruminant operation table, horse stock, electro‑ejaculator for large animals, IDXX lab station, microscope, digital X‑ray, SA ultrasound, SA endoscope, SA hospitalisation facilities, Merlin PMS, dentistry machine, specific surgery kits and so much more.

Enjoy a welcoming environment with structured support and flexibility to suit your lifestyle.

You will work 40 hours per week, 9 am–6 pm for four days a week and one day 9 am–1 pm. There will be one on‑call night per week and one on‑call weekend in a four‑week cycle.

You will be supported by a dedicated Clinical Coach.

Caseload split of 70 % farm and 30 % small animal.

You will be provided with a company van – a full driving licence is required.

Short‑term accommodation possible.

• Boost Your Learning – Take your career to the next level with our blended learning programme, tailored to your goals.
• Connect, Learn, Grow – Join a global community of veterinary professionals and access career opportunities across our network.
• Unlock Your Development – Explore CPD and research opportunities, including the IVC Evidensia Research Fund.
• Supported to Thrive – Gain invaluable experience with guidance from a dedicated mentor who cares about your progression.
• Your Wellbeing – Feel supported with £1,250 per year to spend via our Care Fund, plus a range of wellbeing initiatives.

• Competitive starting salary from £36,000, alongside a range of benefits designed to help you thrive.
• Salary increase in year 2
• No financial tie‑in
• 6.6 weeks holiday + your birthday off
• Company pension with IVC contribution
• Private medical insurance
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes
• Retail discounts and cashback
• 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.

£36,000 per annum pro‑rata.