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New Graduate Vet

Employer
Firstvets
Location
South Hetton, United Kingdom
Salary
Attractive salary and benefits
Closing date
11 Nov 2023

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Firstvets (South Hetton)

Firstvets – New Graduate VetProgramme - Small Animal Vet

Have you considered Newcastle…?
  • The home town of Ant and Dec and Rowan Atkinson
  • The Angel of the North
  • Home of the friendliest accent in Britain (according to a Sitel survey)
  • Attractive relocation allowance offered

We are a busy, well equipped first opinion small animal practices situated near the centre of Newcastle. We are well equipped practices and kit includes digital radiography, ultrasonography, video endoscopy and full orthopaedic kit. We are looking for a New Graduate Vet to join our team on a Full Time basis, working an average 40 hours per week including a 4 day working week and a 2 in 6 weekend rota. Bank holidays are shared between the team. There are no OOH's.

As you will be required to work at both our Heaton and South Hetton sites a valid driving licence is essential.

You will be joining a friendly and supportive practice and have a mentor with wealth of experience in teaching and developing Vets.

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.

These are just some of the benefits of the programme:
  • 3 paid weeks for graduate camp
  • 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.

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