Argyll (Barnstaple)

Argyll Veterinary Centre, North Devon - New Graduate Programme - Small Animal Vet

An exciting opportunity has become available for a New Graduate Vet to join our team…

Now the fun begins. After years of training you deserve the best. You deserve to be supported and moulded into the vet you've always wanted to be. We are looking for an enthusiastic vet who wants to put all those hard years into practice. We understand everyone has different strengths and we want to help you build upon those strengths whilst giving you help in identified weaknesses.

You will be part of a fantastic team with particular interests in surgery, feline medicine, internal medicine, dermatology.

The role will be full time although part time would be considered. 1 in 6 Saturdays alongside an experienced Vet and 2 Sunday day shifts a year at Midnight Vet Barnstaple alongside an experienced Vet. No OOHs.

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 before starting in practice.
• 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.