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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?
Shape your journey to veterinary excellence with our Graduate Academy programme. Unlock your potential through practical and online CPD courses and 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 @ Myerscough Veterinary Group
We are a wonderful, first opinion and hospital practice located in Blackburn, which is 45 minutes from Manchester or Liverpool and just over an hour to the Lake District. Good train services mean London and Edinburgh are only just over two hours away. In the Ribble Valley there are many outdoor pursuits and sports teams, with areas of outstanding natural beauty right nearby.
We have a very supportive and friendly team of 14.7 FTE Vets and 26 FTE RVNs. Within our fantastic team, we have 2 x Medicine certificate holders, 2 x Surgery certificate holders, 1 x Anaesthesia certificate holder and 1 x Dentistry certificate holder.
Practice facilities include digital x-Ray, dental x-ray, CT scanner, advanced ultrasound scanner (echocardiography and abdominal ultrasound), ECG, bronchoscope, gastroscope, multiparameter monitors for GA, laparascopic surgical kit and K laser. We have advanced inpatient care working closely alongside Vetsnow who operate out of our main hospital, advanced soft tissue procedures - BOAS surgery, cholecystectomy Orthopaedic procedures - TTA, fracture repairs, luxating patella correction Chemotherapy courses administered at our main hospital. We also have a Vet with interest in Exotics, Medicine and Surgery.
Step into a supportive start
Your normal hours of work are 38 hours per week, 4 days a week. Monday to Friday from 8am to 7pm. You will also be required to participate in a weekend rota which will include working on Saturdays between 8am and 3.30pm, minimum 1 in 8, maximum 1 in 4.
New graduates have dedicated time per week to work on their VetGDP with
our trained VetGDP advisors. Surgical time is supported with an experienced Vet. Longer consults are given initially whilst settling into the role. We have a WhatsApp group for Vets to discuss cases and help each other out when needed. We are looking for new graduates to join our team and help us grow and develop as a practice alongside them. Certificate study is fully funded and encouraged. Our current Clinical Directors both started here as new graduates, so there is no ceiling!
We Are IVC Evidensia
We are committed to supporting you in shaping your journey to reach your potential, whatever your career aims. That’s why, our graduate academy programme has been developed to offer you:
Comprehensive learning
Take your career to the next level with our comprehensive blended learning programme, with a choice of streams to fit your career dreams.
Global Network
Build lifelong connections with our global community of veterinary professionals, and the opportunity to work at locations across our network as your career progresses.
CPD and development
Unlock your passions with exciting CPD and development opportunities, including access to apply for the IVC Evidensia Research Fund.
Support
Gain invaluable experience and support from a dedicated mentor who cares about your progression.
Wellbeing
Feel empowered with our wellbeing support offering.
Benefits
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 increasing to year 2
- No financial tie-in
- 6.6 weeks annual leave
- Your birthday as a paid day off
- Pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Health and wellbeing – you’ll get free eye tests and discounted gym membership.
- ‘Pawsome’ benefits and rewards scheme, plus a great discount on pet care
- Employee assistance programme - we all have times in our life when we need a little extra support, which is why we offer a comprehensive employee assistance programme, including access to support.
- 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.
As a BAME and LGBT+ inclusive employer, 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.