Job description
Severn Edge Riverside, Bewdley - New Graduate Programme - Small Animal Vet
Here at Severn Edge we are looking for a New Graduate Small Animal Vet to join our lovely friendly team at our Bewdley practice. Our practices are set in Shropshire market towns, with beautiful countryside, excellent walks and cycling and based only 27 miles from Birmingham, the largest city in the West Midlands.
You will be working alongside an experienced and friendly team. Due to our wide range of expertise we are a busy, proactive group and we pride ourselves on the service we are able to provide. We work cases up to a high standard as we have certificate holders in medicine, diagnostic imaging, exotics and ophthalmology within the hub.
This is a full time position. Our rota allows good work-life balance with only a share of Saturday mornings, with no bank holiday or OOH's cover required.
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 summer camp before starting in practice. All travel, accommodation and subsistence costs associated with both weeks will be covered by CVS
- 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.