New Graduate Vet

British Veterinary Association; Fakenham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Norfolk is seeking a New Graduate Vet to join their team. This full-time role offers a progressive environment with dedicated support, a tailored programme, and various career development opportunities. Enjoy benefits like a competitive salary of £35,000, additional leave, and professional memberships. Work in modern facilities with a wide range of services, alongside experienced mentors, in a collaborative team atmosphere.

Benefits

Paid onboarding phase

Professional memberships (RCVS & VDS)

Up to 7 weeks annual leave

10 CPD days annually

Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Recent veterinary graduate with a degree in Veterinary Medicine.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate well.
• Eagerness to learn and develop both clinical and non-clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary services alongside advanced practitioners.
• Participate in a structured New Graduate programme.
• Engage in continuous professional development activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Resilience

Education

Veterinary Medicine Degree

Job description

New Graduate Vet - Grove Veterinary Hospital and Clinic - New

Programme - Small Animal Vet

An exciting opportunity has become available for a New Graduate to join our practice in Norfolk. The position is to start at the end of September.

Our clinicians have a wide variety of interests and expertise, and you will be working alongside advanced practitioners in medicine and surgery. Our emphasis is on supporting each individual clinician to follow their passion and develop their skills in a supportive and collaborative environment. Flexible working hours, protected lunch breaks, and scheduled administrative time are key features.

Our team includes dedicated nurses and support staff, working in a fully equipped, forward-thinking practice with facilities such as on-site CT, laparoscopy, digital X-ray, digital dental X-ray, and visiting MRI. This allows us to offer a broad range of medical and surgical services, including referrals in imaging, soft tissue surgery, endoscopy, endosurgery, cardiology, dermatology, and medicine.

The role will be based between the Dereham and Fakenham sites.

This is a full-time, permanent position.

Enjoy our modern facilities, a busy and varied caseload, and access to a range of benefits. Our tailored New Graduate programme provides support through an experienced clinical mentor, dedicated CPD days, and opportunities to develop clinical and non-clinical skills, including leadership, teamwork, wellbeing, resilience, and business skills. You will also have the chance to share experiences with fellow graduates.

Some benefits of the programme include:

• Paid onboarding phase including a Residential (all travel, accommodation, and subsistence costs covered by CVS)
• Salary of £35,000, increasing after year 1 and year 2
• No financial tie-in beyond completing the programme
• Professional memberships (RCVS & VDS)
• Up to 7 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy/sell holiday days
• Additional leave days each year for the first five years
• 10 CPD days annually, covering clinical and non-clinical development
• Support from a trained clinical buddy and regular meetings to aid your transition from student to qualified vet
• Workplace pension scheme
• Discounted pet treatments
• Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7
• Discounted gym memberships via Gym Flex
• Internal transfer opportunities across our network of over 500 practices

What to do next: To make an informal enquiry, please text Rebecca (Recruitment) at 07970 818104. To apply directly, click 'Apply Now' and upload your CV through our online portal. Someone will contact you to assist with your application.

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