Barry & Boverton Vets

Barry Vet Centre - New Graduate Programme - Small Animal Vet

We have a vacancy for a New Graduate Vet to join us here at Barry Veterinary Centre. You will be part of a 4 vet team plus a visiting cardiologist across 2 busy clinics in Barry, South Wales with a team of RVNs, SVNs, PCAs and receptionists to support. We aim to put client service and excellent clinical standards at the heart of everything we do. In fact, we have just achieved an OUTSTANDING client service award. Our main practice is brand new and purpose built.

Based in the lovely seaside town of Barry just 7 miles from Cardiff and 5 minutes' drive from the international airport.

We have 2 clinics, the main site in Barry and our branch practice is in the scenic village of Boverton, 5 miles from the main site in Barry.

The position is full time, based on a 4.5 day week and 1 in 4 Saturdays. There are 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.

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.