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Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Employer
Copeland Veterinary Surgeons
Location
Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, England
Salary
Year 1 salary from £34,000
Closing date
17 Apr 2025
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Sector
Small Animal
Job Type
Veterinary Surgeon
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

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 Copeland Veterinary Surgeons

Copeland Vets is a family-based small animal practice in Ingleby Barwick, a lovely town in Stockton-on-Tees, North Yorkshire. You will be mainly based at our Copeland Vets practice however you may be required to work at our 3 Teeside practices as we work closely together for support. We are located close to airports and railway stations, but also close to the beautiful Cleveland Hills for exploring the countryside on our doorstep.

We have a supportive and dedicated team of 4 Vets and 4 Nurses, 1 VCA and a very experienced reception team.

Our purpose built practice has a separate theatre and dental suite, digital x-ray including dental, we offer Laparoscopic spays, and have a new endoscopy, plus the usual in-house Lab. Separate kennels and cattery with nurse led clinics encouraged. The practice has ample parking on site for clients and staff, making this practice popular with the local people, close to the shops and local supermarket.

Step into a supportive start

40 hours per week. You will be part of our Saturday rota working a half day 1 in 4 Saturdays.

You will be thoroughly supported by our fantastic team.

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

Company

We are a family based small animal practice in Ingleby Barwick opened by Penny and Derek Copeland in 1999.

Our aim is to provide you and your pet with the highest medical and surgical standards in a kind and caring environment.

The facilities are second to none and include: 
Dedicated surgical suite,  Radiography xray room,  Endoscopy,Ultrasound and Hydrotherapy  

Combine these facilities with a group of vets and nurses who really care and we will give your pets the best possible treatment.

Penny and Derek designed the practice back in 1999 and we are still very proud of how it looks and functions. We were lucky enough to be nominated and win the Veterinary Business Journal award for practice design of the year, beating practices from all over the country.

Company info
Website
Location
4 Myton Road
Ingleby Barwick
Stockton-on-Tees
TS17 0WA
GB

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