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.   

  

Highcliff Vets is a group of two small animal practices located in Hadleigh and Brantham. Hadleigh is a beautiful quintessential market town with our surgery being located in a striking wood timbered building on the High Street with a modern purpose built extension housing the surgical suite.   Our Brantham site is situated in a purpose-built building and located within a mile of Manningtree Train Station with direct travel into central London. Beautiful countryside and coastline is found on our doorstep and Stansted airport is only an hour away from both surgeries.

We’re proud of our supportive and experienced team of 8.5 FTE Vets, including two who have been with us for over 20 years, bringing a wealth of knowledge and continuity to the practice. Alongside them are more recently graduated colleagues who truly understand the challenges of settling into a new role and are always happy to share their experiences. Our dedicated nursing and support teams are equally passionate about helping new graduates find their feet and thrive.

Both of our sites are well equipped with modern facilities, including imaging (radiography, ultrasound, and endoscopy), a comprehensive in-house laboratory, and a therapeutic laser. Our Brantham practice also serves as a host site for Vets Now, ensuring excellent continuity of care for our patients.

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

You’ll work a 40-hour week, which includes 1 in 3 Saturday mornings, with no out-of-hours duties. You’ll also enjoy a regular weekday off each week, giving you a great balance between work and time to relax.

  

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.  

  

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.   

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