Small 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 @ Elm Veterinary Group
We are a first opinion Small Animal practice located in Plymouth. The practice is located centrally in the ocean city of Plymouth with all its' history and connection with moor and sea. We are a 2 minute walk to The Life Centre that provides swimming pools, gym and other leisure and sports facilities. So, whether you like watersports, walks across moorland landscapes or a cocktail or two on our lovely Barbican, there is something for everyone. The practice has been established since the early 20th century.
We are a close team of 7 Vets, 6 RVNs, 1 SVN and 2 ACAs with many years of experience between us and have previously supported new graduates into their first job without tears and trauma. Within the team, we have certificate holders in Surgery and Medicine.
Practice facilities include orthopaedic surgery including TTA, TPLO and fracture repair, digital x-ray, endoscopy, laparoscopy, dedicated dental suite with digital dental x-ray, ultrasound suite, dedicated laboratory suite with in house blood analysis and routine multiparameter anaesthetic monitoring.
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. The rota operates Monday to Friday inclusive. In addition, you may also be required to participate in a weekend rota and/or an out of hour.
We have 2 VetGDP Advisors who will support you throughout your first few months, but all our Vets and Nurses will provide whatever ongoing support you need. We will start you with a small number of half hour ‘simple’ consultations, increasing the number and complexity as your confidence and competence builds. Your first surgical procedures will be working one on one with one of our experienced Vets. We hope that once you are 6 months into your role, you will have developed excellent basic skills in consultations, diagnostics and surgery, however, if it takes longer for you to feel confident, then that’s ok!
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.