VET GRADUATE ACADEMY
A fully supported personal, commercial and clinical graduate scheme exclusively for independent practices.
Autumn 2026 enrolment is open... Register now
PROMISING FUTURES
Built on strong foundations
The Vet Graduate Academy is a comprehensive one-year training programme brought to you by Vet Dynamics and Central CPD, designed to equip new vet graduates with the clinical, interpersonal and business skills they need in order to succeed in their new careers and provide top-notch care to your patients.
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.
Helping you attract top talent
As a busy veterinary clinic, you know the importance of having a highly trained and skilled team. But in the current staffing climate, we know that recruiting and retaining talent is increasingly challenging for independent practices in particular.
The Vet Graduate Academy delivers winning outcomes for both graduates and practices, resulting in promising professional relationships from the very start.
See what Practice Owner Lauren Hamstead, from Filey Vet Practice thought of the Vet Graduate Academy…
Full Course
The most effective way to support your vet graduate with clinical and non clinical
support and education is through our Vet Graduate Academy – exclusive to
independents. This course features the same modules as our PDA with the addition
of clinical consultation skills.
As Practice Leader, you’ll also appoint a team mentor to support your graduate
through the programme. We’ll keep in regular contact with your mentor so you’re
always updated on progress.
Included in this package:
- Hands on clinical skills lab days - with a choice of multiple dates.
- Virtual specialist-led case discussion evenings.
- In-person, tutor-led vet business workshops for 6 modules.
- Printed course materials, workbooks, and exercises.
- 24/7 access to the full digital course via our online learning platform.
Investment: £6,250.00 + VAT
EXPLORE THE NON-CLINICAL MODULES
Flexible, adaptable and comprehensive
Next course starts 12th November 2026.
More than 140 Hours CPD
£6,250 +VAT. Spread the cost option available.
PURPOSE AND OUTCOMES
Utilising the strengths of both Central CPD and Vet Dynamics, the Vet Graduate Academy combines bespoke veterinary business and interpersonal skills coaching with clinical training.
It achieves this via face-face workshops, practical courses, mentorship, online programmes, specialist-led case discussions, as well as access to over 1,500 clinical CPD videos.
Your graduates will have the opportunity to develop their skills, build key relationships and camaraderie with their peers and grow in confidence – helping them to make a real impact in your practice.
- An attractive development package to give your practice a competitive edge in graduate vet recruitment.
- Digital logo to add to your job adverts. High quality training to upskill your graduates to their full potential.
- Free Central CPD On-Demand annual subscription (RRP £495+VAT) for the graduate’s clinical coach.
- All Vet Dynamics learning content provided in print and available via on-line learning management system.
- 12 month support and mentorship for your vet graduate with regular feedback to practice owners.
Please note that you will also need to nominate an in-practice mentor, to support your delegate throughout the duration of the course. Whether this is yourself, or another person in the team, your nominated mentor will play a vital part in the Vet Graduate Academy, supporting and encouraging your delegate to stay on track, complete the modules and reflect on their learning. They will also need to be available to speak with our Business Development Coach at various points during the course.
COURSE FORMAT AND DURATION
The Vet Graduate Academy includes a rich mix of learning formats, provided by both Vet Dynamics and Central CPD over the course of a year and consists of the following:
- Hands on clinical skills lab days
- Virtual specialist led case discussion evenings
- In person, mentor led workshops
CLINICAL SKILLS LAB – CENTRAL LONDON
Practical Surgery
Practical Dentistry
Practical Ultra-sound
CASE DISCUSSION EVENINGS – ZOOM
Please refer to Course Details brochure, which can be found under the Dates tab.
IN PERSON WORKSHOPS –
Ashorne Hill, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV33 9QW
The following modules are easily accessible as single day attendance with no accommodation required.
Module 1 – Mindset & Planning
Module 2 – Managing Time & Energy
Module 3 – Personal and Interpersonal Performance
Module 4 – Assertiveness & Emotional Intelligence
Module 5 – Understanding Finance in Practice
Module 6 – Managing Performance & Client Care
UPCOMING COURSES
Our next Vet Graduate Academy cohort will commence in November 2026.
- Thursday 12th November 2026 – Mindset & Planning
- Thursday 7th January 2027 – Managing Time & Energy
- Thursday 4th March 2027 – Personal & Interpersonal Performance
- Thursday 6th May 2027 – Assertiveness & Emotional Intelligence
- Thursday 8th July 2027 – Understanding Finance in Practice
- Thursday 9th September 2027 – Managing Performance & Client Care
PRICING
£6,250.00 + VAT including £1,000.00 + VAT deposit, payable upon sign-up.
This price is fully inclusive of all course materials, tutorship, mentoring, written, on-demand and digital content,
online, and in person classes.
PAYMENT PLAN
Depending on the number of months between booking and the course start date, we will collect equal monthly
instalments by Direct Debit (DD) for your convenience. 0% interest.
All amounts in the following examples are excluding VAT. Payment schedules confirming all collection details are issued during the purchase process.
Example 1.
For purchases made 3 months prior to the course commencement:
On day of purchase: Deposit £1,000.00
Month 1: £1,750.00
Month 2: £1,750.00
Month 3: £1,750.00
Total Paid: £6,250.00
Example 2.
For purchases made less than 2 months prior to course commencement:
On day of purchase: Deposit £1,000.00
Month of purchase: £2,625.00
Month 2: £2,625.00
Total Paid: £6,250.00
Example 3.
For purchases made within the same month of the course commencement full settlement is due. The deposit is collected at the point of sign-up and the remaining balance collected within one week by a single Direct Debit.
CANCELLATIONS
For notice of more than 3 months 100% will be refunded.
For 3 months notice 90% will be refunded.
For 2 months notice 75% will be refunded.
For 1 months notice 50% will be refunded.
Vet Grad Academy
I have just completed the last module of the course with Vet Dynamics, and found it incredibly helpful for both professional and personal development. It has allowed me to identify areas I can work on and developed my understanding of the business aspect of vet med. The coaching calls are incredibly helpful for discussing progress and keeping on track with goals.
A fantastic investment
Our new grad has had a fantastic experience on the Vet Grad Academy.
He has found meeting and chatting to other new graduates in similar positions just as useful as the material delivered by Rebecca.
The coaching calls and support he has received has been second to none and he is learning plenty of the important Vet Dynamic’s principles.
I would highly recommend to anyone who is considering sending their graduates on the course.
Thank you Vet Dynamics!





