Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Graduate Development Programme 2024

Job Description

Graduate Veterinary Surgeon – Graduate Programme

Our Support, Your Future
Join our 2024 Graduate Development Programme 

Locations near you & open for applications NOW!

Our award-winning, 2-year programme is designed by vets to give new graduates like you, the best possible start to your practice career. 

As well as helping you develop your medical and surgical skills, our comprehensive training covers softer skills like communication, teamwork, and leadership.

Joining one of our network of UK practices, you’ll train on the job with experienced Veterinary Partners and Practice Owners, at a pace that works for you. We’ll find you a role that suits you, in terms of location and culture fit. And, with Vets for Pets and Companion Care practices of all shapes and sizes across the country, there’s a perfect place for everyone!

With our support, and emphasis on your wellbeing, you can realise and maintain your full potential in an environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance too.

You’ll be supported from day one by a dedicated Vet GDP Advisor, as well as the graduate and clinical teams, and online by 1,300+ vets within our clinical community. 

You’ll also be able to take paid leave to attend the tailored CPD events we hold. The high-quality events we deliver as part of the programme usually comprise subjects such as practical dentistry, practical surgery, radiography, dermatology, cardiology, and more.  

As you build your confidence in caring for pets and their owners, you’ll grow your own client base and see continuity of cases with the support of your wider team. You will have a phased approach to sole charge and better still, when you’ve finished the programme there’s a career waiting for you, either with the practice you trained at or within our wider community/network.

As standard we offer all the benefits you’d expect from a major employer (pension, healthcare, paid memberships, life insurance, competitive salary etc.) plus a few more!

• 2-year programme, no financial/contractual tie-ins
• Competitive starting salary with reviews after each year on Programme
• Professional memberships paid – practice dependent 
• Exclusive lifestyle and shopping discounts with up to 30% off at Pets at Home, Pet Plan insurance discount, cycle to work scheme and more 
• Approximately 10 paid CPD days (clinical & non-clinical) per year
• Dedicated Vet GDP Advisor in practice and access to wellbeing support
• Fully funded London Vet Show tickets during the 2nd year on programme
• Access to our clinical academy for further development after programme completion
• Relocation and immigration support for overseas candidates - relocation packages from within or outside the UK, including visa sponsorship if wanted (we’re an A+ rated sponsor) – practice dependent

Pets just see people. Just like pets, we embrace everyone’s differences. We work to break down barriers, attract and develop diverse talent, and create a culture that allows everyone to be the best they can be. 

To find out more about our practice options and to apply, contact Cagla by emailing vetgraduates@vets4pets.com or visit our website here.