We are looking to hire a New Graduate Vet. At County Vets, you will be working within a well-equipped small animal practice, with an in house laboratory, digital x-ray, ultrasound and laparoscopic facilities.
There is a friendly and experienced team of vets and nurses who always deliver an ethical and gold standard service to our clients. Our experienced team comprises of a Clinical director- cert AVP holder and we also have visiting cardiology/orthopaedic/soft tissue certificate holders. Our vets have interests in a range of specialities which includes medicine, acupuncture, surgery and exotics allowing us to offer our clients a comprehensive range of clinical service.
You will work across all of our practices. We have sites in Sandbach, Alsager and Newcastle under Lyme. 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.
What we offer
These are just some of the benefits of the programme:
- Paid onboarding phase which includes a Residential. All UK travel, accommodation and subsistence costs for the Residential will be covered by CVS
- Salary of £35,000 (which should you remain permanently is increased at the end of year 1 and at the end of 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 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
- Recommend a Friend - Financial bonus up to £5000!