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 Yorkshire Vets Thornbury

Yorkshire Vets are a group of small animal practices located in Leeds and bradford. You will mainly work in our Thornbury hospital but can also be supported at one of our smaller branches with one-on-one support. We are based in Leeds and Bradford, if it is city life that interests you, and close to the Yorkshire Dales for those with outdoor passions. We are also based only a few miles away from Leeds Bradford Airport.

We have a supportive and friendly team of 19 Vets, a dedicated admin team, 9 RVNs, along with nursing assistants and reception staff at the branches. Within our team, we have certificate holders in Surgery and Ophthalmology. We are a Nurse training practice. Many of our Nurses have advanced qualifications as well, allowing us to deal with a wide variety of both medical and surgical cases in house.

We have our own hospital facilities and 5 branch surgeries. Thornbury is a tier 3 RCVS accredited hospital and is an ISFM gold standard cat friendly practice. In the Hospital we have dental X-rays, separate soft tissue and orthopaedic theatres, the facilities for laparoscopic spays, ultrasound and endoscopy room and even an operating microscope.

Step into a supportive start

40 Hours over 5 days. You will be part of our Saturday rota working 1 in 4 Saturday mornings. There is no out of hours which allows a great work life balance. We have various shifts patterns in the hospital depending on hours.

You will be assigned a dedicated Vet GDP Adviser however, you will be supported by the whole team who are looking forward to welcoming a new graduate. You will also supervised by one of our Clinical Directors.

Visa opportunities available at this practice.

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.

Year 1 salary from £34,000