Veterinary care assistants perform a wide range of tasks in their role. This means that anyone recruiting will want to ensure not only that the prospective employee has all the right training, but that they are versatile, quick-thinking and reliable. The following veterinary assistant interview questions offer some guidelines on what you can expect to… Read more »
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CPD Resources for Vet Nurses
Continuing professional development (CPD) is an important part of a vet nurse’s career, but it can be hard to know where to start when it comes to finding the right CPD activities to complete your required annual hours. Here, we have put together a guide to the best CPD resources for vet nurses. What is… Read more »
How to Prepare for a Veterinary Care Assistant Interview
A Veterinary Care Assistant position is a wonderful way to begin a rewarding career working with animals. We have put together some tips on how to prepare for a vet assistant interview so you can give yourself the best possible chance at success. 1. Research the veterinary practice When you have been offered an interview,… Read more »
A Guide to Entry-Level Animal Jobs
Some people are under the impression that the only jobs available for animal lovers are veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses, both of which require specific training and qualifications. However, if you want to embark on a career working with animals, then there are quite a few options available to you. Whether you are hoping to… Read more »
What Does a Veterinary Practice Manager Do?
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 »
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 »