There are many roles within a veterinary practice beyond the vet surgeons and vet nurses, including the role of the veterinary practice manager. Here we will be looking at what a practice manager does in a veterinary practice, the skills required and the path to becoming a veterinary practice manager. What is a veterinary practice… Read more »
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How to Write a Cover Letter for a Veterinary Care Assistant Job
When applying for a position as a Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA), you will likely need to submit a cover letter along with your CV or application form. It’s important to make a strong first impression, so we’ve put together a guide on how to write a cover letter for a Veterinary Care Assistant job. The… Read more »
How to Write a Veterinary CV
Writing a CV can be hard and it’s important to know the specifics that employers in your sector will be looking for. We look at how to write a successful veterinary CV, including the different sections you need and some tips and tricks to make it stand out. What is included in a veterinary CV?… Read more »
Pain Control: Taking a Multimodal Approach Through Rehabilitation
This is a guest blog from Online Pet Health. Managing chronic pain from only a medical perspective can pose multiple challenges, not least of which is the development of potentially life-threatening side effects in our patients, as well as changes in mentation and cognition with the use of specific pain-relieving medications. The addition of rehabilitation… Read more »
What Benefits Do Veterinarians Get?
If you are considering a career as a vet, then you may be wondering what benefits veterinarians get. At all practices, you should expect the basic working conditions, sick pay, and holiday entitlement that any employer offers, but most veterinary practices often have more generous benefits for their employees. We have compiled examples of the… Read more »
What Are the CPD Requirements for Vets?
It is important for vets to complete their continuing professional development (CPD) alongside their day job, so we outline the CPD requirements for vets, as well as some of the ways you can complete them. What is CPD? According to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, continuing professional development, or CPD, is the process of… Read more »
What to Expect at the BSAVA Congress 2022
If you are considering attending the BSAVA Congress 2022, or you already have tickets, you may be wondering what to expect from the event. We have put together everything you need to know. What is the BSAVA Congress 2022? The BSAVA Congress 2022 aims to bring together the small animal veterinary community to drive innovation… Read more »
Working Under an Umbrella Company as a Locum Vet
In this blog, we will explore how you can work under an umbrella company as a locum vet, and why you might choose to do so. What is an umbrella company? An umbrella company is a larger company that acts as an official employer to individual contractors. They are essentially a third-party that will handle… Read more »
Veterinary Courses in the UK
If you are looking to study veterinary medicine in the UK, you will want to know what courses are available to you. Only some institutions offer veterinary studies, so we’ve put together a guide to those schools and veterinary courses*. *Information correct at date of publication. Royal Veterinary College, University of London Founded in 1791,… Read more »
UK Vets Dealing with a Cat Vaccine Shortage
There have been reports that vets in the UK are currently being hit by a shortage of cat vaccines, and many vet practices have made the decision to postpone vaccination appointments, so we explore this issue in more detail below. Why is there a shortage of cat vaccines in the UK? It is thought that… Read more »