AddressShape 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 @ Spring Lodge Vets
Spring Lodge is a wonderful practice located in Witham. We are ideally located, and you could be traveling to the beach for the day or jetting off somewhere more exotic, as we are close to both the coast and Stansted airport. If you fancy a trip into London, our local stations all have direct links to Liverpool Street within 40 mins. Closer to home we have the cities of Chelmsford and Colchester on your doorstop, or if a quieter pace of life appeals a variety of rural villages with very good pubs!
We have a fantastic, friendly team of Vets, Nurses and support staff, that have a wide range of interests, who provide support to each other whilst working within our busy clinic. We have 14 FTE Vets, many of whom either have, or are working towards further qualifications, 18 FTE Nurses, with a high proportion of RVN's, including Surgical Nursing diploma holders. Some of the Nurses are also undertaking additional Nursing qualifications including ECC and Medical Nursing. We are supported by a team of 4 VCA's and a team of dedicated receptionists at each of our six clinics.
We are a close-knit team and have regular social events, not only larger group events but small team get togethers. We have a team board to communicate these in our lunch area and anyone is welcome to join. We have qualified mental health first aiders and wellbeing champions. We aim to work sustainably as possible and have a committed group of individuals striving to make improvements in this area. Our aim is to work collaboratively with a focus on continuous improvement.
We have all the usual kit that you would expect from a hospital standard clinic and undertake in-house orthopaedic procedures, TTA, fracture repairs, advanced soft tissue, alongside laparoscopic spays and other laparoscopic procedures as well as a, rhinoscope, bronchoscope and gastroscope. We have a well-equipped in-house lab, a multitude of monitoring equipment, multiparameters, blood pressure, ecg, tonopens and the like. We have ultrasonography/echocardiography, digital x-ray, laser, dedicated cat and dog wards, O2 kennel and much more!
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 may be required to participate in a weekend rota and out of hours rota.
All new grads start as a ‘second consult Vet’, where you have your own consult list, with a colleague working alongside you who is specifically on shift to provide support if required. Working directly with another experienced colleague enables you to deal with cases yourself but have someone there to ask advice from if required. For the first few days, we may also pair you with a Nurse or Nursing Assistant for consults. They can assist by holding the patients, help with charging queries, creating estimates etc, to enable you to gain confidence in using our practice systems and become familiar with our standard protocols. As you gain confidence you will have your own consulting list, but you will be given extra time for consults and you will always be on the rota with either your Vet GDP or another experienced team member. As time progresses you will get to experience the branch clinics we have, 4 are stand-alone clinics and 2 are consulting only. We don’t work to a prescriptive schedule on when you undertake new tasks etc, we tailor next steps to a new graduate’s needs and you will not be placed as a sole charge vet until you feel ready. 4 of our clinics have full surgical facilities and you will have dedicated surgical time, again working alongside another vet helping you to gain confidence in undertaking routine and as time progresses, non-routine cases.
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:
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.
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 @ Spring Lodge Vets
Spring Lodge is a wonderful practice located in Witham. We are ideally located, and you could be traveling to the beach for the day or jetting off somewhere more exotic, as we are close to both the coast and Stansted airport. If you fancy a trip into London, our local stations all have direct links to Liverpool Street within 40 mins. Closer to home we have the cities of Chelmsford and Colchester on your doorstop, or if a quieter pace of life appeals a variety of rural villages with very good pubs!
We have a fantastic, friendly team of Vets, Nurses and support staff, that have a wide range of interests, who provide support to each other whilst working within our busy clinic. We have 14 FTE Vets, many of whom either have, or are working towards further qualifications, 18 FTE Nurses, with a high proportion of RVN's, including Surgical Nursing diploma holders. Some of the Nurses are also undertaking additional Nursing qualifications including ECC and Medical Nursing. We are supported by a team of 4 VCA's and a team of dedicated receptionists at each of our six clinics.
We are a close-knit team and have regular social events, not only larger group events but small team get togethers. We have a team board to communicate these in our lunch area and anyone is welcome to join. We have qualified mental health first aiders and wellbeing champions. We aim to work sustainably as possible and have a committed group of individuals striving to make improvements in this area. Our aim is to work collaboratively with a focus on continuous improvement.
We have all the usual kit that you would expect from a hospital standard clinic and undertake in-house orthopaedic procedures, TTA, fracture repairs, advanced soft tissue, alongside laparoscopic spays and other laparoscopic procedures as well as a, rhinoscope, bronchoscope and gastroscope. We have a well-equipped in-house lab, a multitude of monitoring equipment, multiparameters, blood pressure, ecg, tonopens and the like. We have ultrasonography/echocardiography, digital x-ray, laser, dedicated cat and dog wards, O2 kennel and much more!
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 may be required to participate in a weekend rota and out of hours rota.
All new grads start as a ‘second consult Vet’, where you have your own consult list, with a colleague working alongside you who is specifically on shift to provide support if required. Working directly with another experienced colleague enables you to deal with cases yourself but have someone there to ask advice from if required. For the first few days, we may also pair you with a Nurse or Nursing Assistant for consults. They can assist by holding the patients, help with charging queries, creating estimates etc, to enable you to gain confidence in using our practice systems and become familiar with our standard protocols. As you gain confidence you will have your own consulting list, but you will be given extra time for consults and you will always be on the rota with either your Vet GDP or another experienced team member. As time progresses you will get to experience the branch clinics we have, 4 are stand-alone clinics and 2 are consulting only. We don’t work to a prescriptive schedule on when you undertake new tasks etc, we tailor next steps to a new graduate’s needs and you will not be placed as a sole charge vet until you feel ready. 4 of our clinics have full surgical facilities and you will have dedicated surgical time, again working alongside another vet helping you to gain confidence in undertaking routine and as time progresses, non-routine cases.
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.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Julia Nistor from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Julia Nistor
Talent Partner – Graduate Academy
julia.nistor@ivcevidensia.com+447815029385
