Small Animal Graduate Veterinary Surgeon

Your normal hours of work are 40 hours per week, 4 days a week. Due to the particular needs of the business we need to operate a rota system, therefore there are no normal times of work applicable to you and your daily hours, start and finish times will vary from time to time on a rota system. The rota operates Monday to Friday inclusive. In addition, you may also be required to participate in a weekend rota and/or an out of hour.
Joining our team at Chapelfield, you will receive a strong support network in practice, having dedicated and experienced clinical mentor - vet GDP advisor working alongside you to ensure your continuing progress. You will be also working with other very experienced Vets and Nurses making your journey an enjoyable and satisfying process. You will be supported to explore your interests and professional goals.
We Are IVC Evidensia
We are committed to supporting you in shaping your journey to reach your potential, whatever your career aims. That's why, our graduate academy programme has been developed to offer you:
Comprehensive learning
Take your career to the next level with our comprehensive blended learning programme, with a choice of streams to fit your career dreams.
Global Network
Build lifelong connections with our global community of veterinary professionals, and the opportunity to work at locations across our network as your career progresses.
CPD and development
Unlock your passions with exciting CPD and development opportunities, including access to for the IVC Evidensia Research Fund.
Support
Gain invaluable experience and support from a dedicated mentor who cares about your progression.
Wellbeing
Feel empowered with our wellbeing support offering.

No matter where your passion in veterinary medicine lies, the IVC Evidensia Graduate Academy programme offers a comprehensive and tailored learning experience to support you in achieving your potential.
Are you a recent or soon-to-be veterinary graduate looking to embark on a successful and fulfilling career in veterinary medicine?
Shape your journey to veterinary excellence with our Graduate Academy programme. Unlock your potential through practical and online CPD courses and development opportunities. Feel empowered with mentor and well-being support, alongside a host of benefits and rewards. Find support and inspiration, with our global network of peers and professionals ready and waiting to welcome you.
Join us on this exciting journey, and let's shape the future of veterinary care together.
Unlock your passions @ Chapelfield Veterinary Group
The Chapelfield group has been a significant part of the Norwich and Norfolk community for a great many years and has been a beacon of high-quality Veterinary care for our clients. We have long established small animal and equine practices across Norwich and East Anglia. We have five practices in and around Norwich. Our small animal practices are in Norwich, Wymondham, Long Stratton, Brooke and Costessey with our Equine centre at our purpose-built Brooke site.
Our staff and the Chapelfield team are our biggest strength, in addition to the fantastic facilities we have to offer our clients. We have over 30 Vets working across all disciplines and ranging from new graduates to established senior colleagues with many years of experience and knowledge to share with the team. The group has extensive specialist services including Dermatology, Ophthalmology and Orthopaedic surgery. We are currently building and developing our Nursing team with a multi-disciplinary programme of role review, development, and enhancement to better support the veterinary team. We are looking for enthusiastic Vets to join our team and help shape the
new future of this large and growing veterinary partnership.
We are proud to say that we are continuously investing in equipment with exciting capex projects coming ahead. We are offering ultrasound with doppler, DR radiography, dental radiography, ECG, multiparameter monitors for anaesthesia, cautery, new microscopes, Phovia - innovative laser for wounds management, ophthalmology equipment including tonometry, brand new otoscopy equipment and many more.
Step into a supportive start

Discover a host of benefits and rewards, including a competitive salary starting from £34k.
A rewarding career - it's yours for the taking.
We offer excellent employee benefits, as we believe that our people do their best work when they feel comfortable, nurtured, and valued:

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• Year 1 salary from £34,000 increasing to year 2



• No financial tie-in



• 6.6 weeks annual leave



• Your birthday as a paid day off



• Pension scheme



• Private medical insurance



• Health and wellbeing - you'll get free eye tests and discounted gym membership.



• 'Pawsome' benefits and rewards scheme, plus a great discount on pet care



• Employee assistance programme - we all have times in our life when we need a little extra support, which is why we offer a comprehensive employee assistance programme, including access to support.



• Professional memberships - we cover the cost of your RCVS renewal fees and other memberships.


We know how committed you've been throughout your studies now let us help you create the perfect launch pad to a bright career. Join us on this exciting journey, and let's shape the future of veterinary care together.
As a BAME and LGBT+ inclusive employer, 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.
Chapelfield Veterinary Partnership, Wymondham
Post Mill Close, , Wymondham, NR18 ONL, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Small animals