Job description
Posted on 09/02/2023
Find excellence with us
You were born to provide brilliant animal care and we do that by empowering brilliant people like you. Join the IVC Evidensia Graduate Academy 2023 and find the very best start to your veterinary career.
About us
Bruceview is an RCVS accredited small animal practice in Central Scotland. It is a modern and well-equipped practice with three consult rooms and separate cat and dog wards. We focus on providing excellent client and patient care and provide all usual services including dental x-ray, acupuncture, and physiotherapy. We have certificate holders in dentistry, acupuncture, and pain management in our team of 11 Vets and 8 Nurses. We have dental x-rays, we routinely use multiparameter anaesthetic monitors. We run pain clinics and have 2 vets that perform acupuncture.
Being part of a team and teamwork are a priority at Bruceview. We take pride in looking after our team. We have 2 wellbeing champions within the practice who are also MHFA. We have regular practice meetings for the whole team to attend and participate in. Our Graduate Academy coach has a full day each week, dedicated to coaching.
About the role
40 hours weekly, 5 days a week Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm. 1 in 4 Saturday mornings and 1 night every 5 weeks on call.
The graduate will be supported by the whole practice. Our coach has a full day each week, to support and coach the graduate. This is also a dedicated graduate operating/surgical day. There is always a vet available to help graduates with advice and assistance if required.
Applicant Requirements
We are looking for a new Graduate Veterinary Surgeon, eligible to register with the RCVS.
Find Rewards
Excellent employee benefits are not new to us. We believe that people can only do their best work when they feel comfortable, nurtured, and valued.
- Year 1 salary of £34,000 increasing to £37,000 in year 2
- No financial tie in
- 5 weeks holiday every year, not including bank holidays, plus 1 day's birthday leave
- Pension Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- Health and wellbeing – you’ll get free eye tests and discounted gym membership
- Pawsome benefits and rewards scheme, plus discounted pet care
- Employee Assistance Programme - We all have times in our life when we need a little extra support. That is why we are here to help.
- Professional memberships – IVC Evidensia 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.
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 Lissa Semerdak from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.