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Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Swansea

Full-Time

£36,000 - £36,000

Immediately

Job Description

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 Lakeside Vets
Lakeside Veterinary Surgery is a welcoming small animal practice within the Forest Veterinary Group, situated in the vibrant city of Swansea on the beautiful south coast of Wales. With additional branches in Neath and Port Talbot, we benefit from an excellent location close to the M4, offering convenient transport links across the country. Swansea offers the perfect mix of urban life as well as plenty of seaside activities and is just an hour from Cardiff and three hours from London.

Our team is made up of 13 FTE Vets and 15 FTE RVNs, supported by a dedicated and friendly administrative team. The practice is well-equipped with modern facilities including dental x-ray, ultrasound, digital x-ray, and more.

Enjoy a welcoming environment with structured support and flexibility to suit your lifestyle.

This role offers a 40-hour working week across four days, with involvement in our Saturday rota at a frequency of one in six Saturdays.

You will benefit from a highly supportive environment, including guidance from four Clinical Directors, several Senior Vets, as well as ongoing collaboration with our skilled Veterinary and Nursing teams.

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.

  • Boost Your Learning - Take your career to the next level with our blended learning programme, tailored to your goals.
  • Connect, Learn, Grow - Join a global community of veterinary professionals and access career opportunities across our network.
  • Unlock Your Development - Explore CPD and research opportunities, including the IVC Evidensia Research Fund.
  • Supported to Thrive - Gain invaluable experience with guidance from a dedicated mentor who cares about your progression.
  • Your Wellbeing - Feel supported with £1,250 per year to spend via our Care Fund, plus a range of wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits And Rewards
Enjoy a competitive starting salary from £36,000, alongside a range of benefits designed to help you thrive:

  • Salary increase in year 2
  • No financial tie-in
  • 6.6 weeks holiday + your birthday off
  • Company pension with IVC contribution
  • Private medical insurance
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes
  • Retail discounts and cashback
  • Discounted pet care at IVC practices
  • Paid professional memberships (RCVS and others)

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.

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.

Job Requirements

Work permit in United Kingdom: Required

English language skill: Intermediate (B1)

Driver's license: Not required

Suitable Qualifications

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