Job description
Regan Vet Group, Holly House Veterinary Clinic, Wigan – Recent Graduate Vet – Small Animal
We have an exciting opportunity for a Recently Graduated Vet (1 year + qualified) to join our well established practice as 4th Vet in Wigan.
We are proud to be a RCVS accredited Small Animal General Practice. Our facilities include separate dog and cat wards, digital x-ray, ultrasound, an isolation unit as well as spacious kennels and consulting rooms. We operate a high standard first opinion practice with a wide and varied caseload.
You will be joining an experienced and supportive team within the clinic of three experienced vets, one of whom will be your dedicated mentor. You will also benefit from the support of the wider Regan Veterinary team which includes referral clinician Advanced Practitioners in Surgery and Ophthalmology and also certificate holders in Medicine, Diagnostic imaging and Dermatology. We offer an internal and external referral service in the following areas: cardiology, soft tissue surgery, orthopaedic surgery, oncology, dermatology, diagnostic imaging, medicine and ophthalmology.
This is a full time position working a 4 day week with a 1 in 4 weekend rota and no out of hours. We are happy to consider flexible working arrangements.
As well as enjoying our modern facilities, well equipped practice and a busy 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:
- Salary of £37,000 which increases at the end of the programme.
- 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.