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Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Mintlaw Vet Surgery, Mintlaw, Mintlaw, Scotland
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time
£36,000 per annum pro-rata
You
Stepping into your future - ready to learn, grow, and do meaningful work that matters.
At IVC Evidensia, you’ll find a place where you can be yourself, supported by people who want to see you thrive. You’ll get hands-on experience, build your confidence, and discover just how far your passion can take you.
Unlock Your Passions at Mintlaw Vets:
Mintlaw is a small town located in beautiful Aberdeenshire, with easy access to the coast and just 30 miles from the city of Aberdeen. Our practice is situated on the outskirts of town near Aden and Pitfour Country Parks, providing a wonderful balance of rural charm and accessibility to city amenities.
We have a small and friendly team of 3.3 FTE Vets, 4.3 FTE Nurses, and a great support and administrative team who are all looking forward to supporting a new graduate. Within our team, we have a certificate holder in Veterinary Education who will also be your mentor in practice.
We have a social committee that organises regular socials with the team. We hold our ISFM Silver Cat-Friendly Clinic accreditation. We are a RWAF Rabbit Friendly Veterinary Practice. We are a veterinary nurse and VCA training practice. We are a RCVS accredited Small Animal General Practice.
In terms of facilities, we have an outdoor kennels where your pet is welcome to stay during shifts. We have a custom built practice with large car park, a light and spacious waiting room, four consulting rooms (including a dedicated nurse consultation room), a surgical operating theatre, and a radiography/dentistry suite housing up-to-date equipment. Our in-house lab is equipped with Idexx analysers and a microscope, while our cutting-edge tools include ultrasound, therapeutic laser, endoscopy, and dental radiography with very modern dental equipment.
Enjoy a welcoming environment with structured support and flexibility to suit your lifestyle.
You will work 40 hours per week which are flexible in terms of how these can be broken down. This would include 1 in 4/5 weekends which would be factored in to your weekly hours. There are also no out of hours.
We have a very experienced and skilled team that are dedicated to providing top patient care. The graduate will be supported by a friendly, collaborative team of vets, nurses, and support staff, and encouragement to ask questions and discuss cases openly. Emphasis is placed on wellbeing, work–life balance, and creating a safe learning environment where the graduate feels valued and supported. There will be regular one-to-one mentoring with an experienced veterinary surgeon, and a gradual increase in clinical responsibility at a pace appropriate to the individual.
Be Part of Something Bigger – What you’ll get:
At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to helping you shape your career your way. Our Graduate Academy offers the very best start to life in practice.
Benefits and Rewards:
Enjoy a competitive starting salary from £36,000, alongside a range of benefits designed to help you thrive:
You
Joining a community where you’re seen, valued, and empowered to have an impact that’s felt. This is more than just your first step - it’s the start of something bigger.
You
Unlimited.
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IVC Evidensia is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
Mintlaw Vet Surgery, Mintlaw
Dunshillock, Mintlaw, AB42 4JN, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
Exotic Friendly
Rabbit Friendly
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.