Our combined two-year Graduate Development and Early Careers Programmes will help you confidently transition from University to practice. We offer robust support, hands-on experience, and dedicated mentoring to foster your growth and set you up for a long, rewarding career as a Vet.
Graduate Scheme
What Does An Graduate Scheme Placement Involve?
Year 1 – Graduate Development Programme (GDP)
Aligned to the RCVS VetGDP, you’ll benefit from a structured approach to support and education:
> Formalised mentorship and support, with practice based primary and secondary mentors, including a VetGDP Adviser
> Dedicated support from our central team
> Funded social events, with peer groups and mentors
> 12 core education days including: intensive pre-start training camp; primary care skill development – common primary care case presentations, surgical skills, dentistry, anaesthesia, imaging, internal medicine, dermatology and ophthalmology; non-clinical skills including veterinary business training, time management, communication skills, managing difficult conversations and skills to thrive in practice
Year 2 – Early Careers Programme (ECP)
In your second year you’ll benefit from increased flexibility and opportunities to tailor your clinical and professional development whilst also benefiting from the continuation of a robust and structured support and education programme including:
> Ongoing, structured practice-based mentorship
> Continued dedicated support from our central team
> Regional social events with your cohort and our other Graduates
> 6 core educational days cover more advanced clinical topics including neurology, oncology, advanced surgical and medical topics
> Up to five days CPD of your choice
