Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Hull, East Yorkshire, England
Graduate Vet Surgeon – Small Animal /
Kingston Veterinary Group, Park Street [1096] /
On-site
You
Stepping into your future - ready to learn, grow, and do meaningful work that matters.
At IVC Evidensia, 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 Kingston Veterinary Group:
Kingston Veterinary Group are a group of veterinary practices located in Hull. You will mainly be based at our Park Street Hospital branch but will also be required to work at our other branches. Hull is a hidden gem, full of potential. It was the UK city of culture in 2017 which brought a lot of investment to the city. Housing and cost of living is lower in the area. The Park Street hospital is situated close to the city centre within walking distance of the bus and train station, and we are very close to a beautiful coastline. There is a growing city centre, particularly the Marina area and Humber Street. Kingston is the only practice in the area with an accredited Tier-3 Veterinary Hospital and which also means we do first opinion and referral work regularly.
We have a fantastic and friendly team across our branches and hospital site of 40 Vets and RVN's in total and a great support and administrative team. Within our team, we have certificate holders in Diagnostic Imaging, Small Animal Medicine and Dentistry and Oral Surgery.
Facilities and equipment available includes colour doppler ultrasound, endoscopy suite with multiple scopes available, laparoscopy, digital radiography, CT and MRI are all available on-site. Full lab equipment including lactate, ionised calcium, coags, as well as slit lamp and to open. We regularly perform TPLO surgery, advanced fracture repair and advanced soft tissue surgery, and have all the necessary surgical equipment needed. Our dedicated dental branch houses two complete dental suites and performs all the dentistry for the practice.
Enjoy a welcoming environment with structured support and flexibility to suit your lifestyle.
You will work 40 hours per week over four 10-hour shifts per week. Mon - Sat (shift pattern is alternate Saturdays). There are no OOHs, Sundays nor Bank Holidays.
We have access to telemedicine free of charge to the clients, meaning that our vets can reach out to specialists to discuss their cases and ask for support at any time.
Mentorship and support is regularly provided by your line manager, designated mentor, senior vets, and other senior staff members. This practice has a longstanding history of supporting and growing new grads. We have regular check-ins and adjust appointment lengths, catch ups, to suit each individual. There are no sole charge shifts until you are ready for them. We also make sure we have a plan in place to support you with ops.
Be Part of Something Bigger – What you’ll get:
At IVC Evidensia, 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 IVC Evidensia 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
*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)
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.
You
Unlimited.
Join our Graduate Academy.
IVC Evidensia 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.
£36,000 - £36,000 a year
£36,000 per annum pro-rata
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.
