Recent Graduate Vet

Shrewsbury, England, United Kingdom

12/6/2024

Abbey Veterinary Centre, Shrewsbury - New Graduate Programme – Small Animal Vet

An opportunity has arisen for a Recent Graduate Vet to join us at Abbey Veterinary Centre in Shrewsbury. We are looking for an individual with some post graduate experience.

Our practice was recently refurbished and features a brand new ultrasound and digital x-ray suite, dedicated dental room with dental x-rays, a well-equipped theatre and separate cat and kennel wards.

We are a supportive and compassionate team, who pride ourselves on the high standard of care that we provide to our clients and patients.

This is a full time, permanent position. You will work 1 in 3 Saturdays but there is no on call requirement.

As well as enjoying our modern facilities, well equipped practice and a busy varied caseload, you will have access to a range of benefits and our tailor made New Graduate programme offering you the right support network in practice by ensuring you have an experienced clinical mentor working alongside you in your practice. In addition, you will attend dedicated Continued Professional Development (CPD) days, supporting the development of your clinical skills and non-clinical skills, including self-leadership, teamwork, wellbeing, resilience and business, whilst also providing the opportunity for you to share experiences with fellow graduates.

These are just some of the benefits of the programme:

• Salary of £35,000 if joining year 1 of the graduate programme or £38,000 if joining year 2
• No financial tie-in beyond completion of the programme.
• Professional memberships (RCVS & VDS).
• Up to 7 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent) with our Buy/Sell holiday scheme - allowing you to purchase an additional two weeks of annual leave
• Receive an extra days leave each year in your first 5 years at CVS
• 10 CPD days a year whilst enrolled upon the graduate programme covering both clinical and non-clinical skills and tailored to your clinical role.
• A committed and trained clinical buddy working alongside you in practice, with regular meetings to support your transition from student to qualified vet.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Discounted pet treatments.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 365 days a year helpline to support you and your immediate family when you need it the most.
• Discounted UK gym membership with Gym Flex.
• Internal transfers – with a network of over 500 practices we can support you should you need to relocate
  
  

This is what to do now - To make an informal enquiry please WhatsApp Rebecca (Recruitment) on 07970 818104 or to apply straight away, please click Apply Now and upload your CV through our online portal where someone will contact you to help you with your application.

routecandidate:rebecca.goldsmith@cvsvets.com