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Border Vets

Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Mixed

Longtown

FULL TIME

December 3, 2024

Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Mixed

Border Vets, Longtown, Longtown, North West

Discipline: Mixed

Full Time

Year 1 salary from £34,000

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 Border Vets

Border Vets is a mixed veterinary practice located in Carlisle, on the outskirts of the beautiful Lake District - just 30 minutes from the fells and waters of this stunning National Park, Hadrian’s wall and borderlands, there is ample opportunity to enjoy our beautiful surroundings. Carlisle is located next to the M6 and has great routes into Scotland via the A74 (M) and the A7, whilst Newcastle and the North East are easily reached by the A69. There are excellent rail links to London (3hrs 10mins) and Glasgow (60mins).

The team Eden & Border Vets have an inclusive, fun and supportive attitude. Our philosophy is to treat clients’ pets as if they are our own, ensuring our patients are as relaxed and comfortable as possible, making every vet visit a pleasant experience for both owner and animal. We are a forward thinking practice, keen to include all staff members in clinical discussions and development of processes.

Across both Eden & Border, we have a strong team of 9 Vets, supported by 6 registered Veterinary Nurses, 2 Student Veterinary Nurses, 2 Animal Care Assistants, Practice Director and highly skilled receptionists. CPD and professional development are encouraged in all disciplines, we are also a nurse training practice.

We have a new small animal hospital premises as of first quarter 2025 - with 2 theatres, dental suite with dental x-ray, direct radiography in imaging room, ultrasound, laproscopy, diathermy, multiparameter monitoring for all patients, endoscopy, nurse on site 24 hours. Custom fitted out - dog and cat wards. Also, ovacyte, biochemistry machine, mastatest, ultra-sound scanner, horse rasp, bull semen kit.

Step into a supportive start

This role is ideal for an enthusiastic individual who is looking to be part of a caring, fun and dedicated team, with the drive to give excellent client experience and high-quality care to our patients. We have the right support network to help develop and nurture your talent.

40 hours per week. The role would consist of a four day week plus 1 weeknight on call and participation in a 1 in 4 weekends on call rota.

We have 2 Vet GDP advisors across both practices with experience of supporting new graduates and having both completed the RVC CPD in mentoring, an experienced nursing team to creative safe and supportive environment, nurturing induction process to be taken at the pace of the individual. Initially shadowing & getting to know the team, progressing to supported surgeries, consults and farm visits.

Company vehicle provided for business purposes.

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 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.

Border Vets, Longtown

Unit 5, Sandilands, Townfoot, Longtown, CA6 5LY, United Kingdom

Animals treated

Small animals

Farm animals

Equine

Any questions before ing?

Speak to Connor Parr from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before ing for this role.

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