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Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Overdale Veterinary Practice, Buxton, Buxton, East Midlands

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time

Year 1 salary from £34,000

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Shape your journey, shape the future


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?

Embark on an extraordinary journey with our Graduate Academy programme, designed to help you unlock your potential and achieve veterinary excellence. Discover practical and online CPD 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 at Overdale Veterinary Practice


Overdale Veterinary Practice is a Friendly and supportive rural, mixed RCVS accredited practice located in the heart of Buxton and the surrounding areas, including the Hope Valley where we have a small branch. You may be required to work across both branches. Buxton is centrally located in the beautiful Peak District, making it a good base for exploring the area and we are surrounded by stunning natural wonders. We have great public transport links via train and bus. We are approximately a 45-minute drive from Manchester Airport.

We have a dedicated and supportive team of 5 full time Vets, 3 part time Vets and 7 Nurses as well as a great administration team. Within our team, we have Small Animal Medicine certificate holder and another certificate in progress. We have a great team atmosphere.

Practice facilities include ultrasound, digital x-ray, ECG blood pressure monitoring, endoscopy, in-house laboratory testing, acupuncture, physiotherapy and so much more.

Step into a supportive start 


40 hours per week over either 4.5 or 5 day week. One early start (8am) and late finish (7pm) per week. One Saturday morning clinic every 5-6 weeks. No OOHs which allows a great work life balance.

You will be supported by our Lead Vet who will be your VetGDP advisor. However, our other members of staff are very experienced and are used to helping new graduates so there will always be support for you if and when needed.

You will have access to a company vehicle for work calls.

Be part of something bigger


At IVC Evidensia we are committed to supporting you in shaping your journey to reach your potential, whatever your goals. That’s why, our Graduate Academy programme has been developed to offer you the very best:

Boost your learning


Take your career to the next level with our comprehensive blended learning programme, with a choice of streams to fit your career dreams.

Connect, learn, grow


Build lifelong connections with our global community of veterinary professionals, and the opportunity to work at locations across our network as your career progresses.

Unlock your development


Explore your passions with exciting CPD and development opportunities, including the opportunity to apply for the IVC Evidensia Research Fund.

Supported to thrive


Gain invaluable experience and support from a dedicated mentor who cares about your progression.

Your wellbeing


Feel empowered with our wellbeing support offering. You will receive £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund.

Benefits and rewards


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 pro rata increasing in year 2  
  • No financial tie-in  
  • 6.6 weeks holiday per year 
  • Your birthday as a paid day off 
  • Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia make a contribution as well. 
  • Private medical insurance   
  • Employee assistance programme: 24/7 confidential helpline  
  • Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing.  
  • Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you 
  • Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars scheme, subject to eligibility criteria 
  • Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers 
  • Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice   
  • 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.

    At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, 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.

    Overdale Veterinary Practice, Buxton's logo

    Overdale Veterinary Practice, Buxton

    New Market Street, Buxton, SK17 6LP, United Kingdom

    Animals treated

    Small animals

    Farm animals

    Equine

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    At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, 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 Connor Parr from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

    Talent Partner - Graduates

    Connor Parr

    connor.parr@ivcevidensia.com