Graduate Support Scheme
In this section members can read more about the BVA’s Graduate Support Scheme
Background
The BVA Graduate Support Scheme was introduced to assist the transition from veterinary student to graduate and to help address the feelings of isolation so many graduates experience on entering practice.
The scheme provides this support face to face at a local level and takes the form of facilitated meetings at which recent graduates are encouraged to collectively find solutions to problems, both clinical and employment, which they encounter in practice.
The RCVS has confirmed that attendance at these BVA Graduate Support Scheme meetings can count as CPD points.
Join in
The scheme is open to all graduates 8 years qualified or less. You do not have to be a member of BVA or your local division to take part.
Not a meeting in your area?
If there isn't a meeting in your area, you could consider arranging your own meeting.
We've created a facilitators’ handbook 
which offers guidance on how to organise a graduate meeting with advice on structure, publicity, discussion topics and sponsorship.
Why get involved?
The drop out rate and suicide levels among veterinary surgeons has given a clear indication that, in addition to the support offered by the Veterinary Benevolent Fund (VBF), there is a need for preventative support for graduates. The early years after graduation have been identified as a vulnerable time when individuals would most benefit from a support network.
More information
For further information please contact memberservices@bva.co.uk or 020 7908 6355
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