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 Glenshane Veterinary Clinics

Glenshane Veterinary Clinics are a group of practices located in Londonderry, Coleraine and Dungiven. You will be mainly based at our Maghera branch in Londonderry however, will also be required to work at our Fairhill and Dungiven sites. We are located in the countryside, but not far from city life, at the foot of Sperrin Mountains and beautiful North Coast. 45 minutes from local airports and have good bus connection to Belfast, Derry and North Coast (45min). We have lots of good sporting facilities including gyms, football, rugby, hockey nearby and 2 local towns with shopping facilities maximum less than 5 mile.

We are a supportive and dedicated team of 5 FTE Vets, 5 Nurses and an excellent management and administrative team. Within our team, we have one Vet studying for a SA certificate in Internal Medicine, and 1 Vet studying for a farm certificate in Cattle Health. Most of our staff have been with Glenshane for 5 years +, and we hold yearly staff activities to keep team work at a high standard.

Practice facilities and equipment include easyscan, cattle crush for feet pairing and ex lap/c-section, Ovocyte, small ruminant operation table, horse stock, electro ejaculator for large animals, idexx lab station, microscope, digital x-ray, SA ultrasound, SA endoscope, SA hospitalisation facilities, Merlin PMS, dentistry machine, specific surgery kits and so much more.

Step into a supportive start

43 hours per week, 9am - 6pm for four days a week and one day either 11am - 6pm or 9am - 4pm. 1 on call night per week and 1 on call weekend in 4.

You will be supported by a dedicated Clinical Coach.

Caseload split of 70% Farm and 30% Small Animal.

You will be provided with a company van.

Short term accommodation possible.

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

*7 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