If you are a current Linnaeus Associate, you will need to apply internally. In order to do this, please contact our Talent Acquisition team (details can be found via The Link) and someone will be in touch to discuss and progress your application.

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.

Are you interested in developing your skills in a referral hospital?

•A new exciting opportunity is available to complete the first year of your Graduate Development Programme at Paragon Veterinary Referrals in Wakefield. The second year of the GDP would be completed at one of our Primary Care sites (Abbey House or Calder Vets Dewsbury).

•Paragon is a diplomate led multi-disciplinary referral hospital based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. We are actively involved with teaching of vet students on EMS and IMR, as well as training student and PRP nurses in house. We have an exceptionally friendly team who are ready to welcome two new graduates to the hospital. 

•You will spend time learning in anaesthesia and ICU before moving on to rotate across our specialist disciplines within our hospital for the first 12 months of your GDP. 

•After 12 months you will then move to one of our busy hospital primary care sites either in Leeds or Dewsbury.  
 
You’ll benefit from:

A 12-month Graduate Development Programme (GDP) aligned with the RCVS VetGDP starting in March 2025
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
- Focus on fundamental primary care clinical and professional skills
Flexibility to attend CPD of your own choice
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.

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

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process or your application please email Howard Stapleton [email protected] or Ophelia Hinds [email protected] who are in our Talent Acquisition team and they will be more than happy to help

We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars.

Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people.

Why Linnaeus?

-    We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets

-    We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet

-    We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing – valuing equity, diversity and inclusion

-    We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one.

We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future.

Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates.

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people.

If you would like to apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or for more information or please reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]