New Graduate Vet – Ayres Veterinary Hospital - NewGraduateProgramme - Small Animal Vet
An exciting opportunity has become available for a New Graduate to join our practice in North Shields. We are looking for someone to be able to start work within the next couple of months.
The Ayres team have a wealth of experience and are used to supporting less experienced colleagues to help them grow to their full potential. This is a full time, permanent position with a 1 in 6 weekend rota.
We have our main site in North Shields, near Newcastle, and branch surgeries in Whitley Bay, Cramlington and Cleadon. We pride ourselves on high clinical standards and work-up culture. Since moving to a purpose-built site in July 2024, we have added a CT in to our hospital set up.
We have hospital provision including vet and nurses in the building overnight which allows us to care for patients 24 hours a day. The successful candidate would be involved in in-patient care and should they want, be integrated into the night service with associated TOIL once appropriate experience has developed
We are part of a wider group and community, CVS Group Plc. It is our priority to develop your clinical skills and drive our practice forward!
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 which increases upon completion of year 1 and year 2 of the programme
No financial tie-in beyond completion of the programme.
Professional memberships (RCVS & VDS).
Up to 9 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
This is what to do now -To make an informal enquiry please whatsapp (Graduate Recruitment Team) 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.
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