Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Kernow Vet Group; Bangor; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary clinic in Bangor is seeking a Graduate Veterinary Surgeon to provide care for small animals. This role offers hands-on experience and mentorship within a supportive environment. You'll work 40 hours a week and receive a competitive salary starting from £36,000 along with extensive benefits, including professional development opportunities and wellbeing support.

Benefits

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

Paid professional memberships (RCVS and others)

Qualifications

• A commitment to learning and growing in veterinary practice.
• Ability to work in a supportive and progressive environment.
• Strong communication skills with team members and clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care to small animals as part of the team.
• Work under the guidance of a mentor and VetGDP Advisor.
• Participate in the clinic's community and wellbeing initiatives.

Job description

Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

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.

Unlock Your Passions at Rathgael Veterinary Clinic

At Rathgael Veterinary Clinic, we offer the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated and experienced team of vets, nurses, and support staff in a supportive and progressive environment. Although predominantly based at Rathgael, we have two other branch surgeries that you may work out of occasionally, Garden Lodge Holywood and Stormont.

We are a strong and supportive team of seven vets, ten nurses and two ACA’s, as well as a fantastic support and administrative team. Within our team we have certificate holders in Small Animal Surgery & Orthopaedics, Vet Advanced GP and a nurse with an advanced certificate in Anaesthesia.

Practice facilities and equipment include digital X‑ray, ultrasound scanner, dental suite including X‑ray, laser therapy, a fully equipped laboratory and much more.

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

You will work 40 hours per week, and shifts will be between our opening hours of 8:30 am‑7 pm on a shift pattern with some Saturdays 9 am‑12 pm on a rota.

You will have a mentor and VetGDP Advisor to provide you with fantastic support in practice as a new graduate in the team.

Be Part of Something Bigger – What you’ll get

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.

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
• 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)

You

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.

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.

Rathgael Veterinary Clinic, Bangor

24 Brook Lane, Bangor, BT19 1ST, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging; 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.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Connor Parr from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.