Overview

Veterinary Surgeon Graduate Programme UK

Are you a dedicated veterinary professional eager to kickstart an exceptional career journey? Join us at the forefront of innovation within the veterinary industry. You will be part of a tight-knit community of passionate individuals committed to delivering outstanding care.

Our client is dedicated to providing progressive, round-the-clock care, ensuring all team members have access to top-notch equipment and treatment options. This includes in-house MRI machines and cutting-edge operating theaters. Prioritising continual support for the teams, both in practice and through a dedicated training center, empowering you to achieve veterinary excellence.

The Role

Become part of the largest independent small animal group in the UK, led entirely by veterinarians. We understand that your initial steps into practice are pivotal to your career, which is why they’ve crafted a comprehensive new graduate support program to guide you from lecture halls to consultation rooms.

Recognising that few possess the full spectrum of consulting, medical, and surgical skills from day one, the program offers three months of personalized one-on-one training with seasoned veterinarians. Spanning 12 months, the program incorporates 17 distinct teaching modules, designed to instill trust and confidence in your abilities, while alleviating the pressures and stresses often associated with early veterinary practice. Through this program, you’ll forge strong social connections with fellow graduates from day one.

Your training will encompass:

  • Three months of personalized one-on-one training outside regular veterinary hours.
  • Hands-on wet-labs covering surgery, dentistry, ophthalmology, ultrasound, and night training.
  • Workshops focusing on dermatology, cardiology, exotics, consult training, resilience, mental health, and leadership.
  • Online courses in dentistry, surgery, medicine, and ECC. Additionally, you’ll have a dedicated VETGDP advisor providing clinical advice and pastoral care, ensuring a seamless integration into our community.

Graduate Development Programme Benefits Package

  • £35,000 annual salary (with an option for a provided vehicle or a vehicle worth £2,500).
  • Four-day work week post-initial three months of training.
  • BVA, RCVS, VDS, and first year of BSAVA fees covered.
  • Exciting career progression and partnership opportunities. We’re confident that our Graduate Development Programme will equip you with the clinical prowess necessary to propel your veterinary career forward.

Please note that a full driver’s license is essential. Apply now and embark on an extraordinary veterinary medicine career journey.