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 »
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7 Vet Job Interview Questions You Should Prepare For
If you are applying for veterinary jobs or have an interview coming up for a veterinary position, you may be wondering what sort of questions you will be asked. Here, we have put together some vet job interview questions you may be asked, as well as some useful questions for you to ask so that… Read more »
How to Become an Exotic Animal Veterinarian
You are likely familiar with small animal vets who specialise in the care of pets such as cats and dogs, and large animal vets who are focused on the wellbeing of farm animals such as livestock and horses, but exotic animal vets are less common. If you are wondering how to become an exotic animal… Read more »
What Are the Different Job Roles in a Veterinary Practice?
If you have a love for animals, then you may be considering employment in a veterinary practice. However, there are more job roles in a veterinary practice than just the vet themselves, so here we’ll be talking about the different roles, what a typical day might look like, and what qualifications are required. Veterinary surgeon… Read more »
How to Become a Large Animal Vet
House pets such as cats and dogs aren’t the only animals that need looking after. Cattle, horses, sheep, goats and pigs all need veterinary attention, which is why some vets choose to specialise as large animal vets and care specifically for these larger farm animals. What is a large animal veterinarian? Large animal veterinarians are… Read more »
Large Animal vs. Small Animal Vet: Which is Right for You?
Most vets decide on their career path at a fairly young age, but they may not have decided on the type of vet they want to be or what animals they would like to treat. In this blog, we take a look at the key differences between small and large animal vets and outline who… Read more »
A Guide to the Types of Veterinary Jobs
If you’re interested in working with animals and are drawn to the veterinary field, there are a number of different jobs to consider. In this guide to the different types of veterinary jobs, you will learn about a number of different roles in this field and what they involve. Veterinarian This is the most well-known… Read more »
How Long Does it Take to Become a Vet? – Synergy Vets
From school to university and beyond, this blog outlines how long it will take you to become a fully qualified and practicing veterinarian in the UK. How Long Does it Take to Become a Vet? Training to become a vet can be an exciting and rewarding experience, with opportunities to get a taste for your… Read more »
What A-Levels Do You Need to be A Vet?
If you know that you want to be a vet in the future, it is important to make the academic choices that will increase your chance of success! If you’re about to choose your subjects and want to know which A-Levels you need to be a vet, hopefully this blog will help you make the… Read more »
Our Guide to Writing the Perfect Veterinary Cover Letter
Writing the Perfect Cover Letter for a Veterinary Role It may just be seen as a formality, but your cover letter is a great opportunity to elaborate on your CV and talk more about your suitability for the role. While your CV gives a general overview of your skills, your cover letter is important… Read more »