Start Strong, Grow Further
Start your graduate journey with VetPartners, with the skills, support and benefits you need to succeed in your first clinical role.
Where Graduates Succeed
Open to final-year veterinary students and recent graduates, our 24-month Graduate Academy is where new graduates come to succeed. From day one, you'll be welcomed into a hand-picked clinic at one of our established hospitals, surrounded by a team committed to your growth, helping you build the strong foundation needed to succeed and enjoy life as a veterinarian.
Through a blend of practical case exposure, structured training sessions, and regular development check-ins with your mentor, you'll rapidly strengthen your clinical decision-making, consultation skills and professional confidence, backed by a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits along the way.
Designed for New Graduates
Over two years, you'll take part in formal learning opportunities designed to deepen your knowledge and broaden your experience. With guidance from your experienced leadership team, you'll be encouraged to challenge yourself and build momentum early in your career.
As a member of the Graduate Academy, you'll be supported not only by your clinical team but a wider network, including your General Manager, Regional Manager and Veterinary Manager, all committed to helping you succeed.
Our Programs
Over the course of the two-year program, you'll become a valued member of one of our established veterinary clinics and the wider VetPartners network, supported through structured training that combines hands-on clinical experience, formal and informal on-the-job learning, and regular mentor check-ins.
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Supportive Clinical Role from Day One
- Guaranteed onsite Clinical Mentor, backed by your Graduate Manager and Veterinary Manager
- Access to offsite Clinical and Professional Support
- Emphasis on feedback and continuous improvement
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Focus on Your Health and Wellbeing
- Mental health and resilience training
- Access to Employee Assistance Program for physical, social and psychological wellbeing
- Access to a network of support for professional, wellbeing and clinical matters
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Professional Development
- Guaranteed attendance to Veterinary Training Centres with practical workshops in dentistry and surgery
- Access to Graduate webinars covering clinical and non-clinical topics
- Development in surgery and medicine across our small animal practices
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Increased Performance
and Competence
- Regular industry performance checks
- Support planning your career and achieving your goals, beyond the two-year program
- Access to VetEducation for self-reflective and constructive education
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Comprehensive Financial
Rewards and Benefits
- Access to various employee benefits and rewards
- Competitive starting salary
- Structured learning program designed to enhance your clinical skills
Is This For Me?
You might be a great fit for the VetPartners Graduate Academy if...
You're ready for a real challenge, backed by a mentor. You want a team who'll support your growth as you stretch into new clinical skills from day one.
You care as much about the people around you as the patients in front of you. You want to be part of a close-knit clinic team, supported by a wider network who understand what this job really asks of you.
You want hands-on experience, not just theory. You're looking for practical workshops, structured training and real cases, not to be left figuring it out on your own.
You want real support; in whatever form you need it. From team camaraderie and a mentor who checks in, to confidential access to the Employee Assistance Program when you need it.
You're playing the long game. You're not just looking for a first job, you're looking for the strength and support to build a career you're proud of across our network, wherever it may take you.
With a team of over 4,000 members across three countries, we focus on maintaining the special culture and high clinical standards of our community-based practices. As a graduate employee, you'll learn directly from respected veterinarians and specialists in the region.
From Classroom to Clinic
Hear from our graduates firsthand!
Hear from Dr. Vannessa, Dr. Nick and Dr. Lexie as they share their first-year experiences through the VetPartners Graduate Academy.
Since graduating from the University of Sydney’s DVM Class of 2023, each has taken their own path across our clinic network while staying connected through our graduate community.
Award-winning learning
Our Graduate Academy won the Platinum Award for Best Learning Model at the LearnX Awards, recognising our innovative approach to veterinary professional development.

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Career Benefits at VetPartners
At VetPartners, we care about the people who make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners. We’re committed to supporting our team members’ growth and development at every stage of their professional journey.
From paid parental leave to free continuous training and health & wellbeing support, discover all the benefits of working at VetPartners.
Employee Benefits
Veterinary Training Centres (VTC)
Our Veterinary Training Centres support clinical excellence by building the skills, knowledge and confidence of our veterinary professionals.
With purpose-built facilities across Australia and New Zealand, including high-tech seminar rooms and wet-labs for hands-on training, VTCs give clinical teams a safe, supportive space to learn, practise and ask questions in small groups before applying skills in real-world settings.
Here's what's on offer:
Face-to-Face Workshops
High-quality facilitators and the chance to practise in a small-group setting.
VTC Online
Webinars, podcasts, journals and more, available on demand.
Surgical Coaching (1:1)
Individual, hands-on coaching for clinical skill development.
VTC Newsletter
Stay connected and up to date with what's on.

VTC Online
Free CPD, anytime, anywhere. VTC Online gives you access to 300+ hours of on-demand CPD content - no cost, no travel, no limits on when or where you learn.
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Meeting Us on Campus?
We love connecting with future vets before you've even graduated. From career fairs to campus info sessions, catch us at a university event near you to chat all things veterinary careers.
Looking for a Student Placement?
If you're a current student working toward your qualification, share your goals with us and, when the timing's right, we'll look to match you with a clinic team who can give you a great placement.