In the world of locum veterinary professionals, the ability to choose how you get paid can greatly impact your financial well-being and overall career satisfaction. Whether you’re just starting as a locum or considering switching payment methods, understanding your choices is essential for making informed decisions about your career. Sole Trader Payment Option As a… Read more »
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Alternative Careers for Veterinary Nurses
Anyone who works within the veterinary profession will know just how rewarding being a veterinary nurse can be. It is a role that is seen as an ideal job for plenty of animal lovers, but your life takes you in a direction that means it’s no longer quite right for you, it could be worth… Read more »
Our Advice for New Grad Vets
It takes a lot of dedication and hard work to complete your studies and qualify as a vet, but once you have, there are new challenges to face in terms of finding your first position. Here we have put together some advice for new grad vets. How to look for your first position As a… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »