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Stowe Veterinary Group
GRADUATE
PROGRAMME
A member of
Stowe Veterinary Group GRADUATEPROGRAMME
WELCOME TO
At Stowe Veterinary Group (SVG) we provide The group has a long and established
a welcoming and diverse environment with learning culture and is committed to its
a particular emphasis on pastoral care. own development as well as that of its teams.
We are able to offer an incredibly mixed
clinical caseload, with each of our six centres We look forward to welcoming you to
having its own particular mix of exotic, small, Stowe Veterinary Group and Suffolk!
farm and equine patients.
Our experienced teams of veterinary nurses,
veterinary surgeons, receptionists and
management staff are all here to support your Martin Barrow BVM&S MRCVS,
personal, professional and career development. Director, Stowe Veterinary Group.
Who we are, and what we do
Stowe Veterinary Group (SVG) Stowe Veterinary Group is an independent and
local community practice. We believe in giving
is a truly independent group of
team members clinical freedom and preserving
practices in the heart of Suffolk.
our core values and priorities for patient care.
With mixed, small animal and equine It is well known that trust of clients is the
opportunities across our six practices, our bedrock of the veterinary profession. Our
veterinary team benefits from a wide range group’s long-established and respected
of experiences and opportunities to elevate reputation and commitment in the community
their skills. helps ensure that clients trust your decisions
and your own professional relationship has a
Established in 1950 as a one-room practice good start.
in Stowmarket, SVG has grown from strength
to strength over the years – expanding the You never have to worry about the status of
Stowmarket branch and opening two large the practice, so you can focus on developing
veterinary centres in Bury St Edmunds and your career.
Ipswich. The group now also includes two
smaller practices in Elmswell and Needham
Market, and it acquired Deben Valley Equine
A member of
(DVE), Framsden, in March 2022.
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Your future Our experienced caring management team are
here for whatever our graduates need, from
with SVG clinical support to pastoral care, we want to
see our graduates thrive.
Transitioning from student life We have a dedicated Veterinary Graduate
Support Specialist who provides guidance
to working in practice can be
to our graduates. We know the importance of
quite intimidating, but in joining
mental health and wellbeing, and our specialist
SVG you will get all the support will always be on hand to help. From arranging
you need to help you achieve the CPD, to ensuring that everyone is on track
successes you deserve. with e-portfolios and journals, their main
priority is ensuring that all graduates are
Our group of practices will provide opportunities happy and flourishing.
and experiences to challenge you, with support
from the whole Stowe Veterinary Group team. It’s not all work and no play for our graduates,
Stowe Veterinary Group has a thriving social
Most graduates value the reassurance that scene, and our graduates have the opportunity
extra support brings, and at Stowe Veterinary to take part in fun and exciting team building
Group, there will always be someone on hand activities. The fun doesn’t stop there though,
to help. the local area is full of great entertainment,
astounding natural beauty and incredible
history – there’s something for everyone
in Suffolk!
If you’re excited by the prospect of working
at a fully-independent, established and
dynamic practice, your future could be at
Stowe Veterinary Group. If you bring the
ambition, we’ll provide the opportunities.
Four graduate programmes
Stowe Veterinary Group offers four unique
graduate pathways:
1. Small animal programme.
2. Equine programme.
3. Equine and small animal programme.
4. Combined small, equine and farm
animal programme.
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Stowe Veterinary Centre, Stowmarket
Our practices
Each of our practices has
different strengths and
specialities, making
Stowe Veterinary Group a
dynamic and exciting place
The Mustard Pot Veterinary Surgery, Needham Market to start your career.
Stowe Veterinary Centre, based in
Stowmarket, is a mixed practice dealing
with all species, with stabling and overnight
care for horses. To the rear of the premises,
there is a competitively priced country store
supplying products for small holders, farmers
and equine livery yards.
Ipswich Veterinary Centre is a purpose-built
and state-of-the-art practice, primarily
treating small animals, including exotic pets.
The Old Tea Room Veterinary Surgery, Elmswell The centre has a range of modern facilities
including a hydrotherapy pool and aquatic
treadmill, dog agility field, training and
exercise areas, with a behaviour classroom.
Ipswich Veterinary Centre also has a dedicated
dentistry suite, modern operating theatres,
a CT scanner and ultrasound facilities for
non-invasive diagnostics.
Ipswich Veterinary Centre is also attached to a
Central College of Animal Studies centre, which
offers DipVN and DipVNA courses.
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Deben Valley Equine, Framsden Moreton Hall Veterinary Centre, Bury St Edmunds
Deben Valley Equine has been established in The Mustard Pot Veterinary Surgery is a small
Mid Suffolk since 2002 and has a reputation animal practice located in Needham Market.
for providing a high-quality professional Run from a thatched cottage with a
service with the time to care for all types rich heritage, the practice is located beside
of horses. The practice specialises in the the peaceful grounds of Needham Lake.
treatment and care of horses and donkeys,
and is proud to offer a holistic approach, The Old Tea Room Veterinary Surgery, is
looking at the whole animal. DVE offers a located in a charming building in the village of
range of services and on-site facilities and Elmswell. The centre is a friendly small animal
is proud to have built-up brilliant working practice dedicated to serving the
relationships with a phenomenal team local community.
of physiotherapists, farriers, saddlers,
chiropractors, equine dental technicians and Alongside our outstanding veterinary services
McTimoney therapists. and facilities, Stowe Veterinary Group also
runs Pets Place, a pet supplies shop offering
Moreton Hall Veterinary Centre is another a complete range of products. Pets Place is
purpose-built large practice based in the located at Stowe Veterinary Centre, Moreton
historic town of Bury St Edmunds. This practice Hall Veterinary Centre and Ipswich Veterinary
treats small animals and exotics with an Centre. The three larger practices also offer
amazing team ethos and atmosphere. ‘The Grooming Lounge’ – a dog grooming
service provided by our professionally-trained
Ipswich Veterinary Centre, Ipswich and experienced groomers.
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Small animal
services
As an independent group of practices, we
place owners and their pets at the heart
of everything we do – and that begins by
empowering our graduates to achieve their full
potential. Our modern, well-equipped clinics
and busy caseload will enable you to build
your career in a professional and
supportive environment.
We believe our veterinary centres are some
of the best-equipped practices in the country.
Through continual reinvestment in equipment,
staff training and development, we aim to
support you in making those first tentative
steps from veterinary student to practising vet.
Our wealth of specialist clinics and services
include on-site CT scanning, small animal
physiotherapy and hydrotherapy. With the
support of experienced practitioners, you
will get involved in all areas of the practice
group and develop a lifelong career as a
veterinary professional.
An environment to thrive
Our established practices offer a complete
primary care service for registered clients and
their pets. Free weight and nutrition clinics run
alongside specialist veterinary nurse consults,
allowing owners to discuss their pet’s health,
behaviour, wellbeing and development. With
an evidence-based and ethical approach to
product assessment, we also provide repeat
prescriptions and 24-hour medicine support to
all registered clients.
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Achieving excellence
in veterinary care
We understand that you want to build on your
learning as quickly as possible. That’s why all
of our graduates are encouraged to get
involved with our National Veterinary Referral
Service (NVRS), which offers procedures such
as orthopaedics, total hip replacement,
dentistry and oral surgery.
You will work alongside an experienced team
using the most advanced equipment available,
including diagnostic imaging machines,
modern operating theatres and our in-house
laboratory. If that’s not enough, our small
animal services extend to our professional dog
‘Grooming Lounge’ and Pets Place shops,
giving clients access to an abundance of
bedding, collars, toys, coats and pet foods.
A sustainable career
We are committed to offering a rewarding and
compassionate environment that fosters trust,
collaboration and shared responsibility. We
continue to invest in our small animal facilities
Running alongside our primary care service is and services to help graduates feel supported
a fantastic array of rehabilitation, training and in their careers and to help them thrive as
behaviour clinics. From one-to-one consults registered veterinary professionals.
to the more social puppy parties, each clinic
is tailored to suit the needs of clients and
their pets.
Our Ipswich Veterinary Centre is home to a
state-of-the-art hydrotherapy swimming pool
and aquatic treadmill, which are proven to be
beneficial in treating osteoarthritis, as well as
orthopaedic and neurological conditions. The
centre also runs dog agility classes, puppy
training sessions and obedience courses,
attracting clients across Suffolk and adding
value to our clinical services.
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Equine and
farm services
At SVG and DVE, you really do have the best
of both worlds. Not only do these practices
offer a well-established small animal service,
but they also offer a brilliant equine and farm
department (based at SVG) and an amazing
equine-only practice (based at DVE).
The SVG Equine and Farm department and the
DVE practice are long-established providers
of equine and large animal veterinary services
throughout the Eastern counties.
We are able to offer 24-hour care for farm and
equine patients, including on-site stabling and
laboratory facilities. Our facilities and services
for equine and farm clients include:
• Dentistry including oroscopy
• B
reeding and stud work, including
artificial insemination
• Out-of-hours emergency care
• Ultrasound
• Digital radiography
• Endoscopy
• Gastroscopy
• L ameness examination and poor
performance investigations
• Second opinions and referrals
• Pre-purchase examinations
• Nutritional advice
• Acupuncture
• W
orming programmes, advice and
annual vaccinations
• Rehabilitation plans
• Passport and microchipping services
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We have an excellent reputation and work
closely within the community and alongside
other equine professionals, including farriers,
physiotherapists, chiropractors, saddlers and
other holistic therapies.
We also offer a tailored veterinary service to
smallholders, meaning we can cater for their
individual needs. Our regular work involves a
wide range of species, including sheep, goats,
poultry, alpacas, llamas, pigs and other
domestic animals.
Alongside our specialised department at
Stowe, we also have an on-site health supplies
store for all livestock farmers and equine
owners. Stowe Animal Health supplies a
complete range of products, including dietary
supplements, feeds, forage, bedding, some
clothing and tack – offering free local delivery.
If you are looking at developing your career
within the equine and large animal field, you
are sure to gain a wealth of experience with
a variety of species and disciplines at
SVG and DVE.
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All about
Suffolk
With its charming countryside, award-winning
pubs and rivers to explore, it’s no surprise that
Suffolk is fast-becoming one of the UK’s most
desirable places to live and work. But it’s not
just Suffolk that has a lot to offer. Cambridge,
Norwich and London are all within easy reach,
Aldeburgh beach
giving you the country lifestyle but access to
vibrant urban amenities.
A thriving social scene
Located in the heart of Suffolk, SVG practices
are a stone’s throw away from natural beauty,
rich cultural heritage and a thriving social
scene. Explore idyllic Framlingham, home of
‘Castle on the Hill’, admire wildlife from the
banks of the River Orwell, or feast on fish
and chips at Aldeburgh. Some of the county’s
most-loved attractions include Banham Zoo,
Jimmy’s Farm and Newmarket Racecourse, not
Framlingham Castle
to mention the acres of unspoilt landscape
and wildlife.
With its links to the coast, Suffolk is a mecca
for food-lovers, and you will be spoilt for
choice when it comes to the vast array of cafes,
restaurants and wood-beamed taverns on
offer. Food festivals run throughout the year,
including the Aldeburgh Food Festival
and the ever-popular Bury St Edmunds
Food & Drink Festival. You will also find
contemporary waterfront bars, pubs and clubs.
Head to Ipswich Haven Marina for fabulous
views, and take a visit to the nearby
Briarbank Bar for a unique ‘microbrewery
River Orwell, Ipswich
to bar, beer experience’.
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Outdoor adventures
If adventure and activity is more your scene,
then Alton Water Sports Centre is right on
your doorstep, offering kayaking, sailing,
or windsurfing surrounded by picturesque
landscape. There are also escape rooms,
Suffolk Ski Centre, Mud Mayhem and Go Ape
Thetford, where you can zipline, high rope
and Segway your way through the forest.
Who said country living was boring?! Your new home
If all of that isn’t enough, then you will find
Suffolk is also home to several excellent plenty to do in the county’s array of buzzing
theatres, including the Theatre Royal in market towns, which play host to a wealth of
Bury St Edmunds and the New Wolsey independent retailers, big-name stores and
in Ipswich. The recently-renovated fashionable boutiques. No matter which
Regal Cinema in Stowmarket showcases SVG centre you practise at, you will never
the latest blockbuster films, while The Apex be far away from the sprawling countryside,
in Bury St Edmunds runs a monthly comedy beautiful beaches or lively town centres.
night. If you’re a fan of live music, then don’t
miss Suffolk’s renowned music festival, Suffolk is truly the perfect place to discover
Latitude, while Chelmsford’s V Festival is less your newfound freedom and make that
than an hour away by train. transition from student to professional.
Ipswich Haven Marina
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To apply for one of the positions within our group, please send your CV and
a covering letter to Lynn Smith, Practice Manager at graduates@stowevets.co.uk
Stowe Veterinary Group, Stowe Veterinary Centre, 54 Bury Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1JF
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