Edge Programmes

Kickstart your career in ECC

Designed for vets, our Edge induction programmes provide a supported route into ECC.

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Structured support for a career in ECC

The Edge programmes are designed to help veterinary professionals transition into emergency and critical care with greater confidence, support and clinical exposure. The programmes combine practical learning, real clinical environments and structured development tailored to different levels of experience.

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Step confidently into ECC

Cutting Edge

For vets with more than six months’ experience. Build the skills and confidence to thrive in emergency and critical care with our eight-week programme.

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Your supported move into ECC

AdvantEdge

A comprehensive programme that refreshes your existing knowledge while building new skills for vets with at least two years’ experience.

Which route is right for you?

Two programmes, one goal: a confident, capable career in emergency and critical care.

Cutting Edge

AdvantEdge

Who it's for

Vets with at least 6 months' UK small-animal practice experience, starting a career in ECC

Experienced vets (minimum 2 years) moving into ECC

Programme Structure 

Induction programme combining in-person workplace learning, seminars and practical workshops.

In-person practical skills training programme supported by structured online e-learning.

Role of the programme

Designed to build confidence for vets newer to ECC. 

Designed to refine and adapt existing skills for an ECC environment. 

What our vets say

Your future in ECC starts here

Explore the pathways, support and opportunities designed to help you build a career in emergency and critical care at Vets Now.

Career stories

Hear from people who’ve made the move into ECC

From first shifts in ECC to building long-term careers in emergency care, hear how vets have developed confidence and gained experience through the Edge programmes.

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Cutting Edge prepares you to be a solo vet, but you’re never really on your own says Vet Suregon Lucy Wildblood

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From Cutting Edge to Principal Vet: Mariline Ferreira’s ECC Leadership Journey

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Aoife Reid – From Then to Now: Celebrating 15 Years of Cutting Edge

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