In-person & Online Veterinary CPD

The Vet Graduate Academy

We understand that the transition from graduation to practice can be overwhelming…

…so we have carefully developed a graduate academy that will support graduates through practice life with a programme that complements the RCVS VetGDP.

The Central CPD Vet Graduate Academy is a comprehensive year-long programme designed to equip new graduates with the clinical, interpersonal and business skills they need in order to succeed in their new careers.

What’s more, with The Vet Graduate Academy, your practice can offer the support and mentorship previously only available to corporate employees, helping you to stand out to newly qualified vets.

There are three programmes to choose from allowing the academy to be tailored to meet the individual needs of both graduate and practice.

Central CPD Vet Graduate Academies

Why choose The Vet Graduate Academy with Central CPD?

  • A choice of packages to suit your practice and give you a competitive edge in graduate recruitment.
  • Over eight years’ experience of supporting thousands of graduates with practical attendance and online programmes.
  • Focus on small group practical teaching from carefully selected expert clinicians to maximise hands on learning and lecturer support.
  • Access to a database of over 2,500 videos covering a wide range of lectures, how to videos and quick catch ups.
  • Your practice featured in our marketing material and promoted to our database of vet students.
  • Free or discounted Central CPD On-Demand annual subscription for the graduate’s mentor.
Vet Graduate Academy Silver Package

The Silver Package

£474

  • Bespoke Online Training Programme
  • Large On-Demand Video Reference Library
Vet Grad Academy Gold Package

The Gold Package

£3,500

  • Bespoke Online Training Programme
  • Practical Dentistry and Dental Radiography (one day)
  • Practical Soft Tissue Surgery (two days)
  • Practical Abdominal Ultrasound (one day)
  • Large On-Demand Video Reference Library
  • Case Discussions with Veterinary Experts

The Platinum Package

£7,000

  • Bespoke Online Training Programme
  • Practical Dentistry and Dental Radiography (one day)
  • Practical Soft Tissue Surgery (two days)
  • Practical Abdominal Ultrasound (one day)
  • Large On-Demand Video Reference Library
  • Case Discussions with Veterinary Experts
  • Mindset and Planning session
  • Energy and Time Management session
  • Improving Personal and Interpersonal Performance session
  • Assertiveness and Emotional Intelligence session
  • Understanding Finance in Practice session
  • Managing Performance and Client Care session

Alex McVey, Woolton Vets

The Vet Grad Academy has been a fantastic attraction for new graduates. We have had more graduates and final year students discussing jobs with us as they know they will be getting the support they need from day one.

It is such a necessary step for new graduates to take. The transition from university to employment can be daunting and giving them the help and support they require via the Academy provides the soft landing into practice that some graduates need.

It has also been so beneficial for our new graduate to share his experience over the first few months with other new graduates from outside of our practice. He has said on multiple occasions that hearing other people are in the same situation and have the same frustrations is very reassuring.

Besides this benefit, the actual learning and clinical skills days have been excellent at providing the support and experience that he has needed. For example, he has come back to practice and taken plenty of dental radiographs and extracted teeth with good confidence.

In terms of mentor benefits, the On-Demand subscription is excellent. I was considering getting a subscription for myself last year anyway but when I found out about the included mentor benefits I was delighted. The content is extensive and thorough.

Are you a vet student or new graduate looking for a well-supported small animal position in an independent practice?

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