New Grad Vet

Blue Cross

Grimsby, UK

New graduate opportunity at Blue Cross Grimsby!

At a glance

Job Type: Contract, Full Time

Practice Type: Small Animal Practice

Min Offered: £35,000 per year GBP

Posted on: 7 May 2026

Benefits:

RCVS Fees Funded CPD

Job Description

Contract: Full Time (42 hours per week) on an 18-month fixed term contract

Location: DN32 7DE, Grimsby
Salary:  £35,000 per annum
Closing date:  Sunday 17th May 2026
Role start date:  September 2026

Blue Cross is one of the UK’s leading animal welfare organisations for animals. We are a charity that supports sick, injured, and homeless pets and care for more than 40,000 animals every year through our rehoming, veterinary and education programmes.

The help we offer includes veterinary treatment, finding loving new homes for pets, behavioural advice, support with pet bereavement and education for future generations.

More about the role

We offer a fantastic 18-month development programme for hardworking graduate vets, who are passionate about helping pets in need to live happy and healthy lives.

No two days are the same in our hospitals. We pride ourselves in providing a very high standard of care. Working in a busy and rewarding charity practice you will see a huge diversity of medical and surgical cases – perfect to enhance your learning and grow your knowledge and practical skills.

You will have the opportunity to manage your own clinical cases from start to finish and you will be working in hospital environments with access to an extensive range of diagnostic and surgical equipment as well as supportive and experienced colleagues. You will be primarily based at our Grimsby hospital, where you will join a team of veterinary surgeons and many experienced nurses, ACAs and auxiliary staff.

Throughout your placement you will receive expert support from our large team of vets. You will be line managed by a senior vet and have a dedicated VetGDP advisor during your time with us. Within this role you will:

Learn how to run your own consult list, seeing a wide variety of interesting cases
Learn how to manage a busy hospital caseload with training in inpatient care
Receive a tailored training plan in surgery and diagnostic procedures
Receive adequate training in emergency work, before being gradually introduced into our veterinary surgeons’ out-of-hours rota
Take an active role in our monthly team development days, where services are reduced to emergency-only, to allow for team meetings, cadaver training sessions and external lectures
Provide a much-appreciated service to pet owners in need

About you

You will be a practical, pragmatic individual who enjoys working in a team. With a strong work ethic and a caring approach to our patients and their owners you will be committed to delivering excellent customer care.

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

Graduated from veterinary school and MRCVS registered by September 2026
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Demonstrable teamwork and communication skills

Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

Relevant UK small animal practice experience
Charity EMS experience

Blue Cross benefits

Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.

In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.

Our generous benefits package includes:

Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)
Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family
Health cash plan
Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support.
Life assurance
20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance
Enhanced family friendly policies
Recognition scheme
Annual volunteer days
Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers

To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.

Apply or enquire

beth.bailey@bluecross.org.uk

Telephone

07584029142

Website

https://www.bluecross.org.uk/

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