Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal in Norwich

Graduate Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal

Join the Graduate Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal role at IVC Evidensia.

About the Role

Stepping into your future – ready to learn, grow, and do meaningful work that matters. At IVC Evidensia, you will find a place where you can be yourself, supported by people who want to see you thrive. You’ll gain hands‑on experience, build confidence and discover how far your passion can take you.

About the Practice

Taverham Veterinary Practice is a small‑animal practice ideally located halfway between the vibrant city of Norwich and the beautiful North Norfolk coast. Our location offers easy access to rivers and lakes for boating and nature, and the Norfolk and Suffolk coastlines. Excellent transport links make travel to Cambridge, London, and other major UK cities straightforward.

We have a large and supportive team, including 33 vets, 37 RVNs, 4 SVNs, 9 ANAs, and 43 additional support staff. We are RCVS‑accredited and have certificate holders in Internal Medicine, Surgery (Soft Tissue and Orthopaedic), Diagnostic Imaging, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Dentistry, and Emergency & Critical Care. We support local charities and maintain a vibrant social calendar.

Facilities

Comprehensive in‑house laboratory, ultrasound, digital & dental X‑ray, endoscopy, laparoscopy, and a brand‑new CT scanner.

Training & Support

The role offers 40 hours per week, variable shift times including weekends and twilight hours. There is no on‑call requirement. You will have dedicated shadowing and training days with certificate holders, and the opportunity to participate in charity surgery day every eight weeks.

You will be supported by a dedicated, trained GDP Advisor with monthly reviews, a pastoral mentor, and a second‑year “buddy.” Our two‑year tailored programme provides experience across consulting, inpatients, surgery, procedures, shadowing, training days, and twilight shifts.

What You’ll Get

• Blended learning programme tailored to your goals.
• Access to a global community of veterinary professionals and career opportunities across our network.
• CPD and research opportunities, including the IVC Evidensia Research Fund.
• Guidance from a dedicated mentor who cares about your progression.
• £1,250 per year for wellbeing via a Care Fund and a range of wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits and Rewards

• Competitive starting salary from £36,000, with salary increase in year 2.
• No financial tie‑in.
• 6.6 weeks holiday plus 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).

Legal and Equal Opportunity

IVC Evidensia is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Our recruitment team may use AI tools to support parts of the hiring process, but final hiring decisions are made by humans. For more information on data processing, please contact us.

Seniority Level

Internship

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider – Veterinary Services.

Industry

Veterinary Services