Daniel (Clinical Director )
Since graduating in 2015, I have refined my surgical expertise and taken on leadership roles, mentoring aspiring veterinary professionals.
Animal Trust
Animal Trust New Graduate Veterinary Programme
Launch your veterinary career with purpose at Animal Trust – the UK’s leading social enterprise veterinary group.
About the graduate programme
Why join our graduate vet programme
Are you a recent veterinary graduate looking for a supportive, hands-on start to your career? At Animal Trust, we offer a unique Veterinary Graduate Programme designed to build your confidence, sharpen your clinical skills, and help you thrive in a real-world, first-opinion setting. As a social enterprise veterinary group, we reinvest our profits in our people and our clinics. That means more support, better equipment, and a team that genuinely cares about your growth.
Benefits
We offer a rewarding career path with opportunities for growth, a collaborative and supportive team culture, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being.
Funded CPD
Private health care
RCVS and VDS fees paid
Cycle to work scheme
E-Car Scheme
Store discounts platform
Animal Trust staff discount
Contributory pension scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity package
Refer-a-friend bonus
Hear from our team
Hear from some of our vets about their experiences, how our graduate programme supports newly qualified vets and what advice they'd give to a new graduate vet starting out.
Gracie (Vet)
I joined in 2019, my enthusiasm for internal medicine flourished, enhancing my confidence and expertise.
Georgie (New grad )
Frequently asked questions
We’ve answered some of the most commonly asked questions below. For more information, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.
Is this a rotational programme?
You will be based at one surgery, with opportunities to visit others for CPD and support.
What is the length of the contract?
Our graduate programme is two years long, and there is no financial tie-in the end. Once you finish the programme, it leads to a permanent role at Animal Trust. However if for any reason, you wish to leave at the end of the graduate programme, you can do this and there is no financial tie-in.
What qualifications do I need to apply for the programme?
You will need a Degree in Veterinary Medicine to apply for the programme.
Are there opportunities for permanent roles after the programme?
Applications are open from October to mid January, early application is advised for summer start dates.
Are you graduating soon or newly graduated, interested?
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