Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Overview

Stepping into your future - ready to learn, grow, and do meaningful work that matters. At IVCEvidensia, 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.

Mintlaw is a small town located in Aberdeenshire, with easy access to the coast and just 30 miles from the city of Aberdeen. Our practice is situated on the outskirts of town near Aden and Pitfour Country Parks, providing a balance of rural charm and accessibility to city amenities.

We have a small and friendly team of 3.3 FTE Vets, 4.3 FTE Nurses, and a great support and administrative team who are all looking forward to supporting a new graduate. Within our team, we have a certificate holder in Veterinary Education who will also be your mentor in practice.

We have a social committee that organises regular socials with the team. We hold our ISFM Silver Cat-Friendly Clinic accreditation. We are a RWAF Rabbit Friendly Veterinary Practice. We are a veterinary nurse and VCA training practice. We are a RCVS accredited Small Animal General Practice.

In terms of facilities, we have an outdoor kennels where your pet is welcome to stay during shifts. We have a custom built practice with large car park, a light and spacious waiting room, four consulting rooms (including a dedicated nurse consultation room), a surgical operating theatre, and a radiography/dentistry suite housing up-to-date equipment. Our in-house lab is equipped with Idexx analysers and a microscope, while our cutting-edge tools include ultrasound, therapeutic laser, endoscopy, and dental radiography with very modern dental equipment.

Enjoy a welcoming environment with structured support and flexibility to suit your lifestyle. You will work 40 hours per week which are flexible in terms of how these can be broken down. This would include 1 in 4/5 weekends which would be factored into your weekly hours. There are also no out of hours. The graduate will be supported by a friendly, collaborative team of vets, nurses, and support staff, with encouragement to ask questions and discuss cases openly.

Emphasis is placed on wellbeing, work–life balance, and creating a safe learning environment where the graduate feels valued and supported. There will be regular one-to-one mentoring with an experienced veterinary surgeon, and a gradual increase in clinical responsibility at a pace appropriate to the individual.

At IVCEvidensia, 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 IVCEvidensia 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.

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.

Unlimited. Join our Graduate Academy.

IVCEvidensia 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

£36,000 per annum pro-rata