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Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Sheriffs Highway Vets, Gateshead, North East
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 Sheriff's Highway Vets:
Sheriff's Highway Veterinary Hospital was established in 1948 and since that time it has developed an enviable reputation for providing an excellent level of care. Easy commuting distance to Newcastle city centre renowned for culture and social life, close to Northeast coastline with award winning beaches, also close to beautiful countryside of Northumberland and County Durham. You will be based at our Gateshead practice but may be required to work at our other sites.
We have a large, supportive and compassionate team of 15 Vets, 17 RVNs, 1 SVN and a great reception and administration team. Within our team, we have certificate holders in Medicine, Surgery, Cardiology and Diagnostic Imaging.
Practice facilities and equipment include Digital x-ray, Ultrasound with doppler, ECG, in-house lab, laparoscopic surgical equipment, orthopaedic surgical equipment, dental x-ray and a wide range of advanced surgical equipment.
Enjoy a welcoming environment with structured support and flexibility to suit your lifestyle.
You will work 40 hours per week over 4 days a week, Monday to Friday with a set day off. You will be working 38 hours during the week then 1 in 3 Saturdays alternating between a full day Saturday at our main Gateshead site, then a Saturday morning 9am-12pm at branch.
You will be supported by working alongside more experienced vets, with fortnightly mentoring sessions blocked out with a dedicated GDP advisor. We provide an encouraging and supportive atmosphere with lots of vets in practice who have been through the new grad scheme themselves.
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.
Join our Graduate Academy.
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.
Sheriffs Highway Vets, Gateshead
94 Sheriffs Highway, NE9 5SD, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
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.