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Shape your journey!
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 at Bridge Vets
We have a wonderful practice situated within the South Wales valleys which provides easy access to both cities (Newport, Cardiff & Bristol) and countryside. The Brecon Beacons national park is on our doorstep providing opportunities for walking, climbing, cycling and horse riding.
We have a friendly and supportive team of 10 Vets, 6 RVNs, 2 SVNs, 3 Nursing Assistants, 2 Kennel Assistants. We have 3 CDs who all work in a clinical role so there is a wealth of experience and knowledge available to support new graduates. One of the CDs is a certificate holder in Medicine and is always happy to discuss cases.
Likewise, another of our CDs carries out a lot of advanced surgeries including orthopaedics. Our 3rd CD is a mental health first aider and is always on hand to provide support in adjusting to life in practice. There is always open discussion of cases amongst all our Vets which is encouraged.
Our team of RVNs are also used to their full capabilities which helps in time management for the Vets. Our previous graduates have flourished within our practice and have further developed their own skills within this supportive environment.
Our fantastic practice is fitted with the best equipment and facilities such as digital radiography, dental radiography, endoscopes, ultrasound. We also regularly carry out advanced surgical procedures including orthopaedics (TTA, TPLO etc.) Multiparameter monitors routinely used for all surgical patients.
Step into a supportive start
Your normal hours of work are 36 hours per week, 4 days a week. Monday to Friday between 08:30am and 19:00pm. You may also be required to participate in a weekend rota which will include working on weekends.
Bridge Vets is experienced in supporting new graduates in their first 2 years in practice and beyond. The graduate will be slowly introduced to the full range of cases presented and will have the opportunity to develop their skills in all areas of the practice. This will be primarily supported by our 3 experienced and knowledgeable Clinical Directors who all work alongside our other Vets in the clinical setting.
The graduate mentor in our practice is a Small Animal Medicine certificate holder and is always happy to give advice and encourage discussion of cases. One of our previous new graduates has commented that Bridge Vets was the best practice they could have started their career in. We encourage our Vets to focus their CPD on developing skills that will enable them to develop their role within the practice and we have supported several members of the team in working towards certificates.
Our Practice Manager is based full time at our main clinic to provide help and support in administration and HR matters We feel that we have the structure in place to be able to offer the appropriate level of support to a new graduate to ensure a good experience of transitioning into practice.
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 pro rata per annum 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.