Graduate Development Programme (September 2027)

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.

You’ll benefit from: A an 18-month graduate development programme aligned with the RCVS VetGDP starting in September 2027 Starting salary from £38,213 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: Regular graduate teaching and education with networking opportunities with your cohort 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 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 programme across 18 months Focus on primary care skill development – common primary care case presentations, surgical skills, dentistry, anaesthesia, imaging, internal medicine, dermatology and ophthalmology, progressing to more advanced topics such as neurology, oncology, advanced surgical and medical skills.

Non-clinical skills including veterinary business training, time management, communication skills, managing difficult conversations and skills to thrive in practice Up to five days CPD of your choice during the programme Practices Available Our Graduate Programme is available across a select group of practices. Please explore the options below and select your preferred practice when submitting your application: 608 Vet Practice Abbey House Veterinary Hospital Avonvale Veterinary Centre Bay Vets Blacks Vets Boundary Vets Brentknoll Vets City Vets Croft Vets Cromwells Vets Eastcott Primary Care Clinic Edgewood Veterinary Group End Cottage Vets Garston Veterinary Group Gower Veterinary Clinic Greenside Vets My Pets Vets Norwood Veterinary Group Palmerston Vets Park Vet Group Parkhill Vets Pets N Vets Riversmeet Vets Rutland Veterinary Centre Sandhole Veterinary Centre Shires Vets The Barn Animal Practice Village Vet Cambridge/Milton Village Vets Brackenbury Village Vets Chiswick Village Vets Hampstead Village Vets West Hampstead Village Vets Winchmore Warren House Veterinary Centre Wicstun Veterinary Group Wildbore Vetstop Woodward Vets Applicants must be studying at an RCVS-recognised veterinary school and be available to join us in the first week of September 2027.

If you have any questions about your application or the recruitment process, please feel free to get in touch with Howard Stapleton, our Early Careers Talent Acquisition Manager, who will be happy to help.

• Howard.Stapleton@linnaeusgroup.co.uk