New Graduate Vet

**Camlas Petcare Vets - New** **Graduate** **Programme - Small Animal Vet**

Here at Camlas Petcare Vets we are looking to recruit a full-time (although part time would be considered) enthusiastic new graduate vet with a passion for excellent patient and client care to join our 100% small animal practice in the beautiful market town of Welshpool, just 30 minutes from Shrewsbury and Oswestry on the Welsh/Shropshire border.

**About us**:

- We are a progressive and friendly small animal practice. You would be supported by 5 vets with over 60 years combined experience, including 2 certificate holders. As a team we are proud of our excellent clinical standards and client care.
- We are a purpose built practice with digital radiography, dental radiography, ultrasound, in-house Lab machines, and dedicated dental and theatre suites, with a laparoscopy kit on the way
- We are a team of supportive vets, nurses and receptionists who enjoy coming to work and have regular team social events from hill walking to eating, to crochet lessons Do you have an interesting hobby you can bring to the table?
- 1 in 5 Saturday morning rota and no out of hours
- Our practice is based in the market town of Welshpool near the Wales-Shropshire border with easy transport links to the Midlands and within reach of the Welsh coast and Snowdonia
- Check out our website camlaspetcarevets.co.uk and our Facebook page to see some comments from our lovely clients

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**:

- 3 paid weeks for summer camp before starting in practice. All travel, accommodation and subsistence costs associated with both weeks will be covered by CVS
- Salary of £34,000 which increases at the end of year 1 and at the end of year 2
- 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 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
- Recommend a Friend - Financial bonus up to £5000