Graduate Programme
As a trading name of VetPartners, The Willows Veterinary Group is a multi-species group, encompassing SA, Farm and Equine. Within the Small Animal function, we have 22 Small Animal practices including a RCVS Tier 3 Hospital, a 24/7 Veterinary Centre, Beech House, and a Specialist Referral Centre, Oakwood Veterinary Referrals. Our practices are based largely in and around the Cheshire, Manchester, and Staffordshire areas.
Graduate Positions
About Us – As a trading name of VetPartners, The Willows Veterinary Group has 22 small animal practices including:
• 2 Dedicated OOH centres, 1 currently a RCVS Tier 3 Hospital with our second OOH clinic due to gain Hospital Status in 2025
• Specialist referral centre, Oakwood Veterinary Referrals
• Our own Head Office in Northwich, Cheshire
• This will be our 9th cohort of SA Veterinary Graduates to join the group
The Role -As a Graduate within the WVG you will begin your journey based within one of our SA GP practices. To encourage and fully support you on your transition from university life to becoming a confident practitioner we offer:
• Accredited VetGDP Advisors with additional support from our new Graduate Mentor team
• Rotation through a hospital environment on an OOH rotation, always fully supported by experienced Vets
• Taking part in the weekend rota on a 1:4 Saturday (hours accrued into the working week) and 1:12 Sunday basis, with no on call and time back in lieu for Sundays’, supported by experienced vets
• Supporting on the bank holiday rota, (time back in lieu) phased entry from January 2026
• No sole charge until clinically ready (normally 6 months onwards)
• Enrolment on the VetPartners Graduate Programme -the programme is based around five core elements including Clinical CPD, Non-clinical CPD, Peer support, Programme-related support and In-practice support. To find out more about the programme please click the link https://www.vetpartners.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Small-Animal-Grad-Programme-2024-Flyer.pdf
• Additional Willows internal CPD/social events
You will also receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:
• 6.6 weeks holiday entitlement including bank holidays
• Workplace pension scheme
· RCVS & BSAVA membership reimbursed and VDS cover
• Enhanced sick, parental leave, Buy/Sell Holiday, and cycle to work scheme
• Staff discounts for your pets
• Healthshield wellbeing programme
If you wish to find out more about the Small Animal Graduate Programme, please contact Louise White direct on 01606 339899 or to apply for one of these positions, please email a copy of your CV and covering letter to graduates@willowsvetgroup.co.uk. The closing date will be Friday 18th July 2025.
About Us – As a trading name of VetPartners, The Willows Veterinary Group has 22 small animal practices including:
• 2 Dedicated OOH centres, 1 currently a RCVS Tier 3 Hospital with our second OOH clinic due to gain Hospital Status in 2025
• Specialist referral centre, Oakwood Veterinary Referrals
• Our own Head Office in Northwich, Cheshire
• This will be our 9th cohort of SA Veterinary Graduates to join the group
The Role -As a Graduate within the WVG you will begin your journey based within one of our SA GP practices. To encourage and fully support you on your transition from university life to becoming a confident practitioner we offer:
• Accredited VetGDP Advisors with additional support from our new Graduate Mentor team
• Rotation through a hospital environment on an OOH rotation, always fully supported by experienced Vets
• Taking part in the weekend rota on a 1:4 Saturday (hours accrued into the working week) and 1:12 Sunday basis, with no on call and time back in lieu for Sundays’, supported by experienced vets
• Supporting on the bank holiday rota, (time back in lieu) phased entry from January 2026
• No sole charge until clinically ready (normally 6 months onwards)
• Enrolment on the VetPartners Graduate Programme -the programme is based around five core elements including Clinical CPD, Non-clinical CPD, Peer support, Programme-related support and In-practice support. To find out more about the programme please click the link https://www.vetpartners.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Small-Animal-Grad-Programme-2024-Flyer.pdf
• Additional Willows internal CPD/social events
You will also receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:
• 6.6 weeks holiday entitlement including bank holidays
• Workplace pension scheme
· RCVS & BSAVA membership reimbursed and VDS cover
• Enhanced sick, parental leave, Buy/Sell Holiday, and cycle to work scheme
• Staff discounts for your pets
• Healthshield wellbeing programme
If you wish to find out more about the Small Animal Graduate Programme, please contact Louise White direct on 01606 339899 or to apply for one of these positions, please email a copy of your CV and covering letter to graduates@willowsvetgroup.co.uk. The closing date will be Friday 18th July 2025.