At the moment, with the current COVID-19 pandemic, it seems strange to think about what constitutes a ‘typical day’ in the life of a vet. However, things will return to normal and those who are hoping to pursue a career as a vet will be curious about how their daily working lives will be. We… Read more »
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How to Become a Locum Veterinary Nurse
Whether you are looking to begin your career as a veterinary nurse and are attracted to the prospect of locum working, or you currently work on a permanent basis and are looking for a change, becoming a locum veterinary nurse can be an attractive option. In this blog, we take a look at how to… Read more »
10 Tips for Your Vet Work Experience
If you are looking to pursue a career in the veterinary world, you may have already noticed the importance of gaining some work experience to get your foot in the door. To get started in any job, previous work experience is really useful. This is particularly true with veterinary careers, as work experience can often… Read more »
5 Examples of Emerging Technology in Veterinary Medicine
The way we treat animals has evolved dramatically over the years, and one of the main reasons for this is the advancement of medical technology. What was once a profession that only concerned itself with army horses has become one that cares for all animals, domestic or otherwise. While we can run tests and spot… Read more »
Advice for Those Thinking About Becoming a Vet Later in Life
When it comes to a career in the veterinary profession, we expect that most people will have dreamed about it from a young age. They had a passion while they were at school, chose the appropriate A-Levels, completed a veterinary science degree and then started out on their career path. However, some people might not… Read more »
How Has Veterinary Medicine Changed Over the Years?
Much like human medicine, veterinary medicine has come a long way. Humans have always known that they need treatment when they fall ill, and ailments that were once treated with herbs or home remedies have now been replaced with pharmaceuticals or even surgery. Our relationship with animals is woven through our history, but the practice… Read more »
Tips for Writing Your Veterinary Nurse CV
You may be well-versed in CV writing for part-time jobs or other employment, but veterinary nursing is a committed, high-responsibility career choice and your CV needs to reflect your dedication to pursuing this path. Here are our tips to help your veterinary nurse CV stand out from the crowd. Read the job description and tailor… Read more »
The Future of the Veterinary Profession
One of the biggest challenges facing the veterinary profession is finding the balance between providing affordable healthcare to clients while fairly remunerating the veterinarians that deliver it. We delve into the emerging trends that have the potential to combat this challenge, as well as those trends that have a wider impact on the future of… Read more »
Challenges You Didn’t Expect as an Overseas Vet
This post was written by Andreia Dias from UK VetMove. When you set foot in the UK and start working in clinical practice, everything can quickly become overwhelming and challenging for reasons you weren’t expecting. There are certain skills you need to develop to help you succeed that you may have been unaware about until… 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 »