Veterinary Specialist

About Our New Graduate Programme

We are a professional and friendly team of 9 vets at Alver Veterinary Group, located on the Hampshire Coast between Southampton and Portsmouth.

Our New Graduate Programme

1. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic New Graduate Vet to join our team in January.
2. Our 2-branch practice is well-equipped with brand-new digital x-ray, ultrasound machine, dental x-ray, endoscope, bronchoscope, and in-house lab with dedicated lab technician.
3. We offer regular clinical audits, monthly vet meetings, and a commitment to Quality Improvement (QI).
4. Our supportive environment includes a 20-minute consultation time, ring-fenced on-the-day appointments, and regular gaps provided for breaks.
5. We prioritize work-life balance with a 4-day workweek, 1 Saturday in 4, and no OOH or TOIL system.
6. Our tailor-made New Graduate programme provides an experienced clinical mentor, dedicated CPD days, and opportunities for self-leadership, teamwork, wellbeing, resilience, and business development.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

• Paid onboarding phase with a Residential, including travel, accommodation, and subsistence costs covered by CVS.
• Salary of £35,000, increasing at the end of year 1 and year 2.
• No financial tie-in beyond programme completion.
• Professional memberships (RCVS & VDS).
• Up to 7 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with our Buy/Sell holiday scheme.
• Extra days' leave each year in your first 5 years at CVS.
• 10 CPD days a year, covering clinical and non-clinical skills and tailored to your clinical role.
• A committed and trained clinical buddy working alongside you in practice.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Discounted pet treatments.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 days a year helpline to support you and your immediate family.
• Discounted UK gym membership with Gym Flex.
• Internal transfers – with a network of over practices, we can support you should you need to relocate.

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