New or Recent Graduate Vet

Miller & Swann Veterinary Surgeons, North Coast of Scotland - New Graduate Programme– Small Animal Vet

An opportunity has arisen for a New or Recent Graduate Vet to join us at Miller & Swann Veterinary Surgeons in Elgin.

Our practice is based in Elgin – which is a beauty spot surrounded by spectacular beaches, mountains and huge forests. It is also blessed with a microclimate that is as dry as Cornwall, so blue skies and sunshine is the norm making it the ideal place for people who love the outdoors. Just an hour away, is the Cairngorm Mountain Range which hosts two ski resorts and all the mountaineering you need! Inverness airport is just 45 min away which makes it easy to fly to your CPD but also be aware, you will have a lot of family and friends who will want to visit for a holiday every year!

Miller and Swann Veterinary Surgeons is a 5 Vet 100% small animal practice. We are supported by 4 highly experienced Nurses, a Head Nurse and fantastic support staff, who all have a high standard of care. We like to encourage anyone with veterinary specialities/interests.

This is a full time, permanent position and you will be part of the on call and weekend rota.

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:

• Salary of £35,000 if joining year 1 of the graduate programme or £38,000 if joining year 2
• Paid onboarding phase which includes a Residential if joining as a new graduate. All UK travel, accommodation and subsistence costs for the Residential will be covered by CVS
• 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 day’s leave each year in your first 5 years at CVS
• 10 CPD days a year whilst enrolled upon the graduate programme 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.

This is what to do now - To make an informal enquiry please WhatsApp 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.