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 »
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What to Expect at the BSAVA Congress 2022
If you are considering attending the BSAVA Congress 2022, or you already have tickets, you may be wondering what to expect from the event. We have put together everything you need to know. What is the BSAVA Congress 2022? The BSAVA Congress 2022 aims to bring together the small animal veterinary community to drive innovation… 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 »
Veterinary Courses in the UK
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 »
UK Vets Dealing with a Cat Vaccine Shortage
There have been reports that vets in the UK are currently being hit by a shortage of cat vaccines, and many vet practices have made the decision to postpone vaccination appointments, so we explore this issue in more detail below. Why is there a shortage of cat vaccines in the UK? It is thought that… 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 »
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 »
How the IR35 Changes Affect Locum Vets
Locum vets will have to follow a different set of tax rules than those in full-time employment, and it can be confusing to work out who is responsible for what. In this blog, we take a look at the recent IR35 changes and how they will affect locum vets. What is IR35? The IR35 rules,… Read more »
How is AI Being Used in Veterinary Medicine?
Artificial intelligence, or AI, is an exciting technological development that will help us in many different areas of life. While you might associate it with robots, AI can actually provide valuable assistance, specifically in the veterinary sector. We take a look at how AI is being used in veterinary medicine to diagnose and treat animals…. Read more »
What Non Clinical Veterinary Jobs Are There?
The traditional career path for veterinary graduates is, of course, working in a veterinary clinic. However, this may not be the ideal career for everyone so we take a look at some of the options for those who don’t want to work in a veterinary clinic, but still want to work with animals/in the veterinary… Read more »