Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Graduate Development Programme

Job Description

Get practice ready with Vets for Pets and Companion Care

Our last graduate vet is flying the nest after 4 years! Daventry Vets for Pets is looking for a new or recently graduated vet to join their team and our award-winning graduate scheme.

Our thriving practice is kitted out to a high standard with 3 consult rooms, in-house laboratory, digital x-ray and ultrasound. There’s a well-equipped surgical theatre with capnography and multi-parameter monitor, as well as piped anaesthetic gases in all areas of the surgery, and separate hospital wards for dogs and cats.
 
Our team of 2 JVP vets, 3 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 1 student veterinary nurse and 3 veterinary receptionists offer a friendly, supportive working environment and varied caseload with wonderful clients.
 
You’ll be supported from day one by a dedicated mentor/Vet GDP Advisor, you’ll also be able to take paid leave to attend the varied CPD programme designed by vets specifically for new graduates. As you build your confidence in caring for pets and their owners, you’ll grow your own client base and see the continuity of cases with the support of your wider team. You won’t be in sole charge of cases until you’re ready. 
 
With genuine 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. The role will ideally be a full-time position covering 38 hours per week with 1 in 3 weekends on a shared rota and no out of hours. The work life balance of our team members is incredibly important, so we are as flexible as possible on shift patterns, and are open to candidates looking to work different hours. Our practice team is like a family, so the most important thing is to find the right person for the role.

As a standard on the Graduate Development Programme we offer a 2 year programme with no financial tie-ins, guaranteed starting salary of at least £35,500 per annum with reviews each year on programme, 10-12 clinical/non-clinical structure CPD days a year with covered travel costs, access to wellbeing support and free membership of wellbeing app and support with practice transfer should the need to arise. We also arrange fun social activities where you can engage with your fellow graduates! To find out about more about our award-winning Graduate Development Programme visit https://www.vets4petscareers.com/our-graduate-programme/.

It doesn't end there.. Daventry Vets for Pets can also offer:
• Paid holiday of 28 days, rising to 33 days after 2 years of service.
• Paid professional memberships including RCVS, VDS, BSAVA and BVA.
• Dedicated CPD allowance and time off including funding towards certificates.
• Life assurance 4 x annual salary.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Colleague reward hub – exclusive offers and discounts online and on the high street.
• Free car parking.
• Visa sponsorship available.
• And more!

Pets just see people. And 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. Our diversity and inclusion vision is that everyone is welcome and feels part of our business. So, if you think you’re a good match to what we are looking for, and you share our belief that together ‘we’re better with pets’, we’re waiting to hear from you, whatever your background or circumstances.

To find out more or to have an informal chat, please contact Cagla at vetgraduates@vets4pets.com and apply here.

Location: NN11 4GL

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