Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Graduate Development Programme

Vets for Pets

Jan 24

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Healthcare
Leeds

Requirements

Leeds Birstall 24/7 hospital is looking for a recent/new graduate or 2 years qualified vet to join their team and our award-winning graduate scheme on a full-time basis. So, if you’ve taken some time out, looking to switch schemes or just completed a graduate scheme, our supportive training programme could be the answer.

Responsibilities

With genuine support and emphasis on your wellbeing, you can realise and maintain your full potential in an environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance too. You’ll be supported from day one by a dedicated mentor/Vet GDP Advisor, you’ll also be able to take paid leave to attend the varied CPD programme designed by vets specifically for new graduates. As you build your confidence in caring for pets and their owners, you’ll grow your own client base and see the continuity of cases with the support of your wider team. You won’t be in sole charge of cases until you’re ready.
As a standard on the Graduate Development Programme we offer a 2 year programme with no financial tie-ins, a generous starting salary (depending on experience), with reviews each year on programme, 10-12 clinical/non-clinical structure CPD days a year with covered travel costs, access to wellbeing support and free membership of wellbeing app and support with practice transfer should the need to arise. We also arrange fun social activities where you can engage with your fellow graduates!

FAQs

What opportunities are available for pursuing a specific area of clinical interest as a Graduate Veterinary Surgeon on the Graduate Development Programme?

As a Graduate Veterinary Surgeon on our programme, you have the opportunity to pursue your area of clinical interest, whether that be Dermatology, Ophthalmology, ECC, Feline medicine, General Practice, or any other specialty that interests you. We encourage our graduates to explore their passions and develop their skills in their chosen field.

Vets for Pets

We're all for pets.

Science & Healthcare

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

2001

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Vets for Pets and Companion Care are our brands within The Pets at Home Vet Group. We are part of the Pets at Home Group plc, which also includes Pets at Home retail stores and Groom Room salons. Together, we are the UK’s leading pet care business, providing pet owners with everything they need to be able to look after their pets. We are proud to be one of the largest veterinary groups in the UK with a national network of practices of all shapes and sizes run by our Joint Venture Partners (JVPs). As of December 2020, The Pets at Home Vet Group operates 440 small animal veterinary practices across the UK, including standalone and in-store practices, employing a total of 5,929 clinicians. We believe in giving Veterinary Surgeons, Nurses and Practice Managers the opportunity and freedom to take control of their own career and future by owning and running their own practice. We are the home of joint venture partnership for ambitious veterinary surgeons in the UK veterinary market, we are committed to delivering first class service and high standards of care. Our practices are supported by dedicated business professionals based in our Support Office in Swindon, which employs 239 colleagues who have the expertise to help them thrive. We were extremely proud to be announced the winners of the 2020 Institute of Student Employers Award’s Best Graduate Onboarding and Induction Activities Programme category, in recognition of our two-year Graduate Development Programme. Designed by vets with extensive practice and industry experience, we help develop medical, surgical and professional skills.