We are looking for a New Graduate Vet to join our friendly and supportive team.

We are a well-equipped first opinion practice with three modern branches located in Barlborough, Chesterfield, and Mansfield, all of which are easily accessible by rail or road. The practices boast high-end equipment like digital x-ray, dental x-ray, endoscopy, ultrasound, tonopen, surgical loupes, and various orthopaedic equipment, making it an excellent base for a vet seeking a varied and interesting caseload. The practice also offers laparoscopic spays.

At Carrick Veterinary Group, you will get a chance to work with a team of highly enthusiastic professionals who are passionate about coaching and supporting each other. You will have an opportunity to work alongside advanced soft tissue and orthopaedic surgeons, as well as vets with keen interests in exotics, medicine, dentistry, and cardiology.

This is a full time position with no out of hours.

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 £35,000 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