Nationwide - Graduate Vet Programme

Medivet; Watford; Vor Ort; GBP 36.000 - 44.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

4-day working week

5 weeks’ annual leave

Sick pay

Preventative healthcare

Private medical healthcare

Life assurance

RCVS registration fees paid

BVA membership

VDS insurance

Dedicated CPD and development support

Access to Medivet Learning modules

Zusammenfassung

Medivet invites graduates to join its Graduate Vet Programme in the United Kingdom. The programme is designed to build confidence, develop clinical skills and provide structured mentoring, regular CPD and clear development pathways, while working alongside experienced colleagues invested in your success.

The programme offers a starting salary of £40,000 with a guaranteed salary increase on successful completion, and a comprehensive benefits package including a four-day week, generous leave, sick

Qualifikationen

• Must demonstrate excellent client and patient care.
• Strong teamwork and ability to build positive relationships.
• Clear communication at all levels and rapport with clients and colleagues.
• Resilience and willingness to learn from experiences.

Aufgaben

• Develop clinical skills through dedicated mentoring and CPD.
• Build confidence with hands-on case exposure and learning.
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues to deliver high standards of care.

Kenntnisse

Client care

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Resilience

Learning mindset

Ausbildung

BVSc, VetMB, BVM&S, BVMS, BVM, BVS, BVMedSci, BVetMed, BVMSci

MRCVS status

Jobbeschreibung

Start your veterinary career with MedivetAre you ready to take the next step in your veterinary career with a supportive team that is committed to helping you thrive?If you’re looking for a Graduate Vet Programme that will build your confidence, develop your clinical skills and give you the support you need as you transition into practice, Medivet could be the place for you.Our Graduate Vet Programme has been designed to make the transition from university to practice as smooth and rewarding as possible. You’ll benefit from dedicated training, structured mentoring, regular CPD and clear development pathways, while working alongside experienced colleagues who are invested in your success.

What we offer

We offer a starting salary of £40,000, with a guaranteed salary increase on successful completion of the Graduate Vet Programme.

You’ll also receive a fantastic benefits package, including:

• 4-day working week.
• 5 weeks’ annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Sick pay.
• Preventative healthcare.
• Private medical healthcare.
• Life assurance.
• RCVS registration fees paid.
• BVA membership.
• VDS insurance.
• Dedicated CPD and development support.
• Access to our wider colleague benefits and development opportunities.

What you can expect

Our Graduate Development Programme will give you the foundations you need to build a successful and fulfilling career in veterinary practice.

You’ll receive:

• 150+ hours of CPD across clinical, leadership, client-centred and professional development.
• A dedicated VetGDP Advisor providing mentoring, coaching, encouragement and support.
• A fantastic two-day Graduate Gala, packed with CPD, networking and fun.
• Clinical, professional and commercial training mapped to the RCVS Day One Competences.
• Regular opportunities to develop your confidence through real-life case exposure and hands‑on learning.
• Access to Medivet Learning modules to support your ongoing development.
• Access to a structured two-year learning pathway, including self-directed learning through The Webinar Vet.
• A supportive network of experienced colleagues and fellow graduates.
• A clear and accessible pathway towards future clinical leadership and practice ownership for those who want to progress with us.

Your development journey

Your first year with us is all about helping you feel supported, confident and capable in practice. You’ll focus on:

• Developing the essential skills every new graduate needs.
• Building confidence through hands-on learning and real-life case exposure.
• Understanding and managing common conditions seen in first-opinion practice.
• Developing your clinical decision‑making and communication skills.
• Working towards achieving your RCVS Day One Competences with structured support.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated veterinary surgeons who are ready to begin their career and make a difference to our clients, patients and teams.

You’ll need to demonstrate:

• Experience of providing excellent client and patient care.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
• Confidence communicating effectively at all levels and building rapport quickly.
• Resilience and the ability to respond positively to setbacks, learn from experiences and continue developing.
• A proactive approach to your own learning and development, with the confidence to seek out opportunities to grow.
• One of the following veterinary qualifications: BVSc, VetMB, BVM&S, BVMS, BVM, BVS, BVMedSci, BVetMed, BVMSci, or another veterinary qualification accepted by the RCVS that permits you to enter the RCVS Veterinary Surgeons Register.
• MRCVS status by the start of the programme.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Desirable

• Experience of completing Extra Mural Studies (EMS) with Medivet.
• A full driving licence to support travel between branch and 24-hour sites, where required.

Start your career with Medivet

Starting your veterinary career is a big step, and we want you to feel confident, supported and excited about what comes next.

At Medivet, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow alongside experienced colleagues, while building the skills and confidence you need for a successful career in veterinary medicine.

If you’re looking for more than just your first veterinary job and want to join a team that will invest in your future, we’d love to hear from you.

Recruitment Process

Applications are now open for our February 2027 and August 2027 intakes.

We expect to hold assessment centres in December 2026 for the February 2027 intake, and in January and February 2027 for the August 2027 intake.

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role