Launching a new veterinary practice is an exciting endeavour filled with opportunities and challenges. Among these challenges, attracting and retaining customers is pivotal, especially in the initial stages when first impressions can set the tone for future business. The cornerstone to ensuring these impressions are positive lies in the quality of your recruitment. Attracting the… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Veterinary Recruitment
How to Write an Effective Job Advertisement for Veterinary Roles
In today’s competitive job market, attracting top talent to your veterinary clinic is more crucial than ever. One of the first steps in this process is crafting an effective job advertisement that not only captures the attention of potential candidates but also persuades them to apply. Here are our favourite tips on how to write… Read more »
Common Veterinary Recruitment Challenges and How to Overcome Them
Recruiting the right talent for veterinary practices can be a daunting task. Employers in the veterinary industry face unique challenges when it comes to attracting and engaging qualified candidates. Here, we will explore common recruitment challenges in the veterinary field and provide effective solutions to overcome them. By implementing these strategies, veterinary practices can improve… Read more »
The Benefits of Using a Veterinary Recruitment Agency
When it comes to finding the right talent for your veterinary practice, utilising the services of a reputable recruitment agency can make a world of difference. A recruitment agency acts as a bridge between job seekers and employers, offering a range of benefits that can streamline the hiring process and lead to successful placements. Here,… Read more »
UK Experiencing Vet Shortage and Recruitment Crisis
Several sectors in the UK are currently struggling to recruit enough employees, and that includes the vet industry. In this blog, we take a look at why there is a vet shortage and what can be done to tackle the recruitment crisis. Why is there a vet shortage in the UK? Demand is outstripping supply … Read more »
What Is A Mixed Practice Veterinarian?
Often, veterinarians specialise to treat either large animals such as livestock, or small companion animals such as cats and dogs. These specialisations may also be further split to treat specific categories of animals, such as exotic pets, dairy animals, or wildlife. But what is a mixed practice veterinarian? Well, as the name suggests, mixed practice… Read more »
Could you be a Veterinary Care Assistant?
Many people who love caring for animals choose to become a Veterinary Care Assistant. You can study for a diploma to various levels, and there is specific qualification if you wish to become a Veterinary Care Assistant. There are some basic skills that all Veterinary Care Assistants need to demonstrate. They work in Animal Hospitals,… Read more »
Saddling up in Rio – Equestrian Events at the 2016 Olympics
There are 366 British athletes in Rio de Janeiro, competing for medals in the pool, on the track and in the bright Brazilian sunshine all over the city. You may be surprised to learn that, here at Synergy Vets, our interests lie in much more than simply vet recruitment! Starting with this year’s summer of sport…. Read more »
What will be the effects of the EU Referendum on the Veterinary Profession?
The president of the British Veterinary Association (BVA), Sean Wensley, stated the result of June’s EU referendum will have ‘a significant impact on the veterinary profession, particularly in relation to regulation, education and workforce planning, but also in terms of animal welfare, research, surveillance, and animal movements’. Wensley asserted that, in the imminent negotiations, the voice of the… Read more »
May is Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month!
All over the UK, veterinary practices and schools are celebrating Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month (VNAM). Past events have included sponsored skydives, pet health checks in local parks and open days in numerous practices, to promote awareness and understanding about this invaluable profession. VNAM began as a single day of awareness in 2005, then grew to a… Read more »