Graduate Development Programme

Be a part of our Linnaeus Graduate Development Programme!

Spinney Vets in Northampton has an experienced, highly qualified team, that provide a supportive and nurturing environment for our new graduate vets.

Our Kettering Road branch in Northampton is RCVS Accredited and includes digital radiography, dental radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, on-site laboratory facilities, laparoscopy and behavioural clinics.

A dedicated clinician is available to provide our new graduate with surgical teaching and consulting support with each shift. Spinney Vets can also offer a specific focus on surgical skill development.

Graduate Vet Showcase

My Graduate Journey - Tom

How you’ll benefit

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 12-month Graduate Development Programme (GDP) aligned with the RCVS VetGDP
• Subsequent 12-month Early Careers Programme (ECP)
• Starting salary from £34,000 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.

Education:

• Graduate Development Programme (GDP):
  • 12 core educational days including an intensive pre-start training camp
  • Focus 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
  • Flexibility to attend CPD of your own choice

• Graduate specific practical training days
• Additional CPD opportunities outside of the GDP – conference attendance, external CPD, practice visits
• Access to an extensive online resource library with 150+ hours of on-demand content
• Access to exclusive Linnaeus CPD courses free of charge

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.

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