Job description
Posted on 07/12/2022
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
The Kettering practice is a well-established practice with 2 of our Vets having over 20 years of experience as Vet Surgeons. The role provides a varied consulting caseload that will allow the less experienced to hone their skills. Teamwork is key in our team with knowledge sharing on cases encouraged to ensure good patient outcomes. We are supported by VetCT tele-radiology as well as unlimited VerCT telemedicine support for those trickier cases. We have 3 full time Vets, 2 part time Vets, 5 RVN's and 1 SVN.
The practice is well equipped, including digital x-ray, consult rooms, separate kennels, cattery, prep and theatre.
About the role
Your normal hours of work are 40 hours per week, 5 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.
The graduate would be supported by our Senior Vet who has worked at Easipetcare for over 10 years. There would a structured development plan that would allow the graduate to increase their knowledge and develop their skills.
Applicant Requirements
We are looking for a new Graduate Veterinary Surgeon, eligible to register with the RCVS.
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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 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 Natalie Shoemark from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.