New Graduate Vet – Pet Doctors Isle of Wight Hub - New Graduate Programme - Small Animal Vet
Exciting opportunity for a new graduate to work in a stunning coastal location with the chance to work in a hospital setting!
At Pet Doctors Isle of Wight Hub, we have an exciting opportunity for a new graduate vet to join our team on a permanent basis from September 2025. The hub includes an RCVS-accredited hospital, allowing you to work on a diverse range of emergency and critical cases. Our hospital is supported by four branches and is fully equipped with six anaesthetic stations, a CT scanner, laparoscopic kit, ECG, ultrasound, digital X-ray, fibre optic endoscopes, and a dental suite, enabling us to deliver high-quality diagnostic and surgical patient care. You will work at both the hospital and branch practices.
Our team consists of 17 vets, 18 nurses (RVNs and SVNs), 35 support staff, and 6 dedicated night staff, all committed to providing excellent support and clinical excellence. We value staff development and support a wide range of CPD opportunities, including certificates in various specialties. We have certificate holders in Internal Medicine and Surgery, with visiting specialists in Cardiology, and vets working towards certificates in Dermatology and Cardiology, providing strong support for our new graduates.
Enjoy modern facilities, a busy varied caseload, and access to a range of benefits. Our tailored New Graduate programme provides support with an experienced clinical mentor, dedicated CPD days, and opportunities to develop clinical and non-clinical skills, including self-leadership, teamwork, wellbeing, resilience, and business skills.
Programme benefits include:
Paid onboarding phase, including a residential, with all travel, accommodation, and subsistence costs covered by CVS
Salary of £35,000, increasing at the end of years 1 and 2
No financial tie-in beyond the programme
Professional memberships (RCVS & VDS)
Up to 7 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with a Buy/Sell holiday scheme
Additional day off each year in the first 5 years
10 CPD days annually, covering clinical and non-clinical skills
Support from a trained clinical buddy and regular meetings to aid your transition from student to vet
Workplace pension scheme
Discounted pet treatments
Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7
Discounted UK gym membership with Gym Flex
Internal transfer support within a network of over 500 practices
Next steps: To make an informal inquiry, WhatsApp Rebecca (Recruitment) at 07970 818104. To apply, click 'Apply Now' and upload your CV via our online portal. A team member will contact you to assist with your application.
routecandidate: rebecca.goldsmith@cvsvets.com
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