Linnaeus has already seen a number of graduates progress within the group and we’re always on the look-out for future talent to join us. We are committed to supporting you to develop yourself and your career. You will have the opportunity to share your ideas and help shape our continued commitment to developing new treatments and technological advancements in the industry.
We have created a new Graduate Development Programme that starts in March 2025, so if you want to take some time out after graduating, or have a later graduation date, then we have a well-structured and supportive programme just for you.
You’ll benefit from:
A 12-month Graduate Development Programme (GDP) aligned with the RCVS VetGDP starting in September 2024
Subsequent 12-month Early Careers Programme (ECP) starting in March 2026
Starting salary from £36,000 with a review at 12 months
RCVS Membership fees, professional indemnity insurance and an additional membership of choice (BVA or BSAVA) provided
Graduate roles available throughout the UK
Support:
In-practice primary mentor and trained VetGDP Adviser
In-practice secondary mentor
Peer-to-peer support through GDP networking and social events
Dedicated graduate contact point within the Linnaeus Central Support Team
Placement at a supportive practice
Education:
Graduate Development Programme (GDP): 12 core educational days including an intensive pre-start training camp focusing on fundamental primary care clinical and professional skills
Early Careers Programme (ECP): Up to 5 days flexible CPD of your own choice, plus 6 core educational days on more advanced topics
Graduate specific practical training days – including ultrasound and surgery courses
Additional CPD opportunities outside of the GDP – conference attendance, external CPD, practice visits
Access to an extensive online resource library with 170+ hours of on-demand content
Access to exclusive Linnaeus CPD courses free of charge
Ongoing Development:
Permanent contract within Linnaeus Veterinary Limited
Support to map out your own career journey
Flexibility to move within the Linnaeus family on graduation
PROGRAMME FEATURES
Graduate Development Programme (GDP)
Support & Networking:
Formalised mentorship and support, with practice-based primary and secondary mentors, including a VetGDP Adviser
Funded social events, with peer groups and mentors
Programme defined by small cohort sizes, supporting a personalised experience and ability to establish close-knit graduate networks
One-to-one support from our central team
Part of the Mars family with global opportunities
Education:
Structured, graduate-focused educational programmes with 12 core educational days
Includes intensive pre-start training camp
Focus on 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
Early Careers Programme (ECP)
Support & Networking:
Ongoing practice-based mentorship
Ongoing central office support
Regional social events with your cohort and our other graduates
Education:
Programme defined by increased flexibility and opportunity to tailor clinical and professional skills training to individual areas of interest
Focus on increasing clinical skill development
Core educational days cover more advanced clinical topics including neurology, oncology, advanced surgical and medical topics
Up to five days CPD of your choice, in addition to 6 core educational days provided by Linnaeus
Our Graduate Development Programme will begin in early March; you must be available to start then to complete essential CPD.
Please check our Graduate Development Page to see the practices that you can select to apply for.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process or your application, please email Howard Stapleton or Ophelia Hinds who are in our Talent Acquisition team, and they will be more than happy to help you.
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