PD (Newport Isle of Wight)

Pet Doctors Isle of Wight Hub - New Graduate Programme – Recent Graduate Small Animal Vet

Exciting opportunity to work in a stunning coastal location and with the opportunity to work in a Hospital! We can also provide accommodation and the positions may suit a couple of friends wanting to live and work together!

Here at Pet Doctors Isle of Wight HUB we have 2 exciting opportunities for Recent Graduate Vets to join our team on a permanent basis. We have the only RCVS accredited Hospital on the Isle of Wight allowing you to work on a diverse range of emergency and critical cases. Our hospital is supported by our 4 branches and is fully equipped with CT scanner, 6 anaesthetic stations, Laparoscopic kit, ECG, ultrasound, Digital X-ray, fibre optic endoscopes and a dental suite allowing our staff to consistently deliver high quality diagnostic and surgical patient care. You will work at both the Hospital and branch practices. We have a dedicated team of 14 vets, 13 nurses and 13 receptionists who as a team provide an excellent support network and pride themselves in delivering clinical excellence to all. We also value the success and development of our staff and fully support and encourage a diverse range of CPD opportunities aimed at developing the teams clinical interests including certificates with currently 3 colleagues studying towards cert in Medicine and Surgery. You will also be supported by a dedicated mentor.

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 £32,000 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.
• Performance bonus scheme.
• 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.