We have a vacancy for a New Graduate Vet to join our existing friendly team here at Your Vets Smethwick. We are located in the West Midlands and will provide you with a positive and supportive working environment, excellent clinical standards, respect and compassion.
As the only new/recently graduated team member you will receive ample support from the highly experienced team which includes a certificate holder and another Vet working towards a certificate.
We are a 24 hour, purpose built, climate controlled hospital with 2 spacious operating theatres, dental suite, separate cat/dog wards and waiting areas . All the usual toys! ISFM cat friendly gold standard.
The role
The position is full time, based on a 4 day week and 1 in 4 weekends. We are lucky to have a dedicated night team meaning no out of hours or on call requirements.
As a 24 hour hospital, we have a varied case load including ECC cases and you will have the opportunity to follow cases through from admit to discharge. We also have an In house surgical referral service.
We have a Friendly and approachable practice management team with an open door policy and regular team check-ins with a strong emphasis on wellbeing. There are excellent local transport links and Birmingham airport is within easy reach.
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 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