Job Description

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 Orchard Vets:

Orchard Vets is a small animal first-opinion practice based in Romsey and is the town's longest-standing veterinary practice. Romsey benefits from excellent transport links, including local bus services and a train station with connections to Southampton, Salisbury, and Winchester. The town's charming atmosphere, independent shops, and strong community spirit are complemented by nearby countryside and a short drive to the coast.

Our friendly and experienced team comprises 7 Vets and 7 RVNs plus 2 SVNs across two sites. Within the team, we have certificate holders in Emergency Medicine and Surgery, with one Vet currently completing a Soft Tissue Surgery certificate and nurses pursuing certificates in Anaesthesia and Emergency & Critical Care.

Our practice is well equipped with an on-site laboratory, digital X-ray, and a state-of-the-art operating theatre, enabling us to offer the majority of diagnostic investigations and surgical procedures in-house.

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

40 hours per week with a flexible rota. We operate a five-week rolling schedule featuring a mix of shift patterns, including some staff working four 10-hour days and others a combination of long and short days, within core hours of 8:00 am-7:00 pm. The rota includes one Saturday morning (8:30 am-12:30 pm) in five. There is no on-call or out-of-hours work allowing a great work life balance.

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 pro rata per annum

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