Mixed Animal Graduate Veterinary Surgeon

Shape your journey!
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 @ Eden Veterinary Centre
The team Eden & Border Vets have an inclusive, fun and supportive attitude. Our philosophy is to treat clients’ pets as if they are our own, ensuring our patients are as relaxed and comfortable as possible, making every vet visit a pleasant experience for both owner and animal. We are a forward thinking practice, keen to include all staff members in clinical discussions and development of processes.
Across both Eden & Border, we have a team of 7 Vets, 6 RVNs, 2 SVNs, 2 animal care assistants, practice manager and highly skilled reception team. CPD and professional development are encouraged in all disciplines, we are also a Nurse training practice. Practice facilities include routinely multiparameter anesthetic monitoring.
Step into a supportive start
Your normal hours of work are 40 hours per week, 5 days a week. Monday to Friday between 08.30 and 19.00. OOH 1 in 4 weekends + 1 weeknight OC. Reduced hours when participating in OOH rota.
We have 2 Vet GDP advisors across both practices with experience of supporting new graduates and having both completed the RVC CPD in mentoring, an experienced Nursing team to creative safe and supportive environment, nurturing induction process to be taken at the pace of the individual. Initially shadowing & getting to know the team, progressing to supported surgeries, consults and farm visits.
Caseload split of 50% Small Animal, 40% Farm and 10% Equine.
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.