Small Animal New Graduate – Quedgeley, Gloucester
Are you a new or recently qualified Vet looking for an excellent opportunity to advance your skills in small animal medicine and surgery in a supportive RCVS accredited hospital?
Our client in Quedgeley are looking for a new or recently qualified in their practice.
As a New Grad Vet here, day-to-day, you will work as the primary contact for clients, but also alongside our specialist team to ensure patients have access to gold standard healthcare without the need to travel for referral. You will be involved in the hands-on care of a range of small animals, providing both emergency and routine healthcare, and educating pet owners about how they can manage and prevent further injuries and/or sickness.
As you will be part of a Graduate Development Programme at VetPartners, you will be able to embrace a blended learning approach of training days, in-house mentoring, CPD, and clinical practice, creating a varied platform for you to grow and develop as a Veterinary Surgeon. You will be offered both supportive 1-to-1 and group mentoring sessions, for engagement and interaction, as you develop an invaluable skillset. From surgical/medical experience, to enjoying teamwork, providing refined customer service, and gaining business knowledge to support the security of great patient care. There is the potential for this to turn into a permanent role by the end of the programme.
Centrally located with excellent motorway access, close to the historic attraction of Gloucester Cathedral and breath-taking countryside right on your doorstep, this location is perfect for nature-lovers. For those who prefer more of a city scene, you’re only a 45-minute drive from beautiful Bristol, and an hour and half from the lively Welsh capital of Cardiff. A wonderful place for you to settle explore while you expand your knowledge and start your career.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide first-class care to injured/sick patients. Administer treatments, including injections, tablets, drips, and blood transfusions. Perform diagnostic tests, e.g. blood sampling, urine analysis, and x-rays. Prepare animals for surgery and perform some minor procedures, e.g. neutering, suturing wounds, and dental hygiene. Assist other Vets in the team with major operations.
The working pattern will be 40 hours per week, including weekend and out-of-hours; there will never be sole charge work. Further rota details can be discussed at interview.
For this role, you will need to be (or soon to be) registered with the RCVS and display good routine small animal surgical and medical skills.
They offer an excellent package, including:
Salary of £32,000
Generous CPD allowance as part of the Graduate Development Programme
6.6 weeks paid holidays (as well as the opportunity to buy and sell holiday)
Pension
RCVS and VDS fees
Career development and employee welfare supported
Employee Discounts
Regular pay reviews
And more!