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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?
Shape your journey to veterinary excellence with our Graduate Academy programme. Unlock your potential through practical and online CPD courses and 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.
Join us on this exciting journey, and let's shape the future of veterinary care together.
Unlock your passions at The Laurels Veterinary Group
The Laurels Veterinary Group is a progressive first opinion small animal practice set across 2 sites in rural Herefordshire countryside, in the heart of the Wye Valley. Both sites are fully equipped with digital X-ray, ultrasound, in-house lab and laser therapy. We have a mixed caseload and endeavour to provide an exceptional standard of care. Outside of work, we are situated a stone's throw from the beautiful Black mountains and Brecon Beacons for those who like to explore and spend time in nature.
The team benefits from a wealth of experience with both Medicine and Surgery certificate holders. We perform a range of advanced orthopaedic procedures including TPLO’s in house but have the benefit of a local referral network when required. We have a well-established loyal team ethic ensuring every team member is valued and invested in. You will be supported by a team of 4 other Vets, 2 RVN, and 6 support staff.
The practice offers a new Graduate the independence of allowing them to build experience taking on cases and surgeries whilst having the support of an experienced Vet in the background to assist if and when needed which will hopefully allow the graduate to progress into a confident and competent Veterinary surgeon with a complete range of veterinary skills with further progression and development of own interests actively supported and encouraged.
A four-day week offers excellent opportunity for a work-life balance, although a part time role could be considered for the right candidate. No OOHs as this is provided by Vets Now.
Step into a supportive start
Your normal hours of work are 40 hours per week, 4 days a week. Due to the particular needs of the business we need to operate a rota system, therefore there are no normal times of work applicable to you and your daily hours, start and finish times will vary from time to time on a rota system. You are required to participate in a weekend rota working 1 Saturday in 4 plus weekend inpatient duties with time off in lieu.
You will be fully supported by a very experienced team with a wealth of knowledge to share and pass on, allowing the graduate to gain the essential skills, but the with opportunity to develop their own areas of interest as their career progresses. Further development beyond the graduate scheme actively encouraged.
We are IVC Evidensia
We are committed to supporting you in shaping your journey to reach your potential, whatever your career aims. That’s why, our graduate academy programme has been developed to offer you:
- Comprehensive learning
- Take your career to the next level with our comprehensive blended learning programme, with a choice of streams to fit your career dreams.
- Global Network
- Build lifelong connections with our global community of veterinary professionals, and the opportunity to work at locations across our network as your career progresses.
- CPD and development
- Unlock your passions with exciting CPD and development opportunities, including access to apply for the IVC Evidensia Research Fund.
- Support
- Gain invaluable experience and support from a dedicated mentor who cares about your progression.
- Wellbeing
- Feel empowered with our wellbeing support offering.
Benefits
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 increasing to year 2
- No financial tie-in
- 6.6 weeks annual leave
- Your birthday as a paid day off
- Pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Health and wellbeing – you’ll get free eye tests and discounted gym membership.
- ‘Pawsome’ benefits and rewards scheme, plus a great discount on pet care
- Employee assistance programme - we all have times in our life when we need a little extra support, which is why we offer a comprehensive employee assistance programme, including access to support.
- 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.
As a BAME and LGBT+ inclusive employer, 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.