We have an exciting opportunity for 2 New Graduate Vets to join our team.
About us
We are a social and supportive team that strive to put the excellence into customer service while keeping our team motivated and de-stressed.
We are based in Devon, 20 minutes from the beach and moors with easy access to Exeter and Plymouth. You will enjoy working at our modern and spacious Hospital in Totnes while also supporting our branch site at Preston.
This is a full time position based on a 40 hour week and 1:6 full Saturdays and 1:6 half Saturdays.
In our team we have a certificate holders in Small animal medicine and an advanced practitioner in small animal medicine so lots of skill and experience to draw from.
We have achieved outstanding in RCVS awards for diagnostic imaging and client service. We have a separate dental suite, 2 theatres and 4 consulting rooms with large windows for natural light.
Our staff room is located on the 1 st floor with a kitchen and TV to help you relax on breaks. We also have a separate staff dog room so you can bring your well behaved pooch to work with you!
On site we have a CT scanner, digital and dental x-ray, Video Endo and broncho scopes, ultrasound and BP Oscillametric and Doppler.
About the role
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.
Benefits
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 £34,000 which increases 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!
This is what to do now - To make an informal enquiry please text 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.
