You are likely familiar with small animal vets who specialise in the care of pets such as cats and dogs, and large animal vets who are focused on the wellbeing of farm animals such as livestock and horses, but exotic animal vets are less common. If you are wondering how to become an exotic animal… Read more »
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What Does a Veterinary Nurse Do on a Typical Day?
If you want to work with animals, then one career you may be considering is veterinary nursing. Veterinary nurses have a wide range of responsibilities, both in assistance to the veterinary surgeon and direct patient care. If you want to know more about what a veterinary nurse does, here we’ll be outlining the responsibilities of… Read more »
What Are the Different Job Roles in a Veterinary Practice?
If you have a love for animals, then you may be considering employment in a veterinary practice. However, there are more job roles in a veterinary practice than just the vet themselves, so here we’ll be talking about the different roles, what a typical day might look like, and what qualifications are required. Veterinary surgeon… Read more »
How to Become a Large Animal Vet
House pets such as cats and dogs aren’t the only animals that need looking after. Cattle, horses, sheep, goats and pigs all need veterinary attention, which is why some vets choose to specialise as large animal vets and care specifically for these larger farm animals. What is a large animal veterinarian? Large animal veterinarians are… Read more »
Career Progression for Veterinary Nurses
If you’re considering a career as a veterinary nurse, or you’ve already started and are looking towards the future, you may be interested to know what kind of progression you can expect in the role. Veterinary nursing can be an incredibly rewarding career for any animal lover, so here we’ll outline everything you need to… Read more »
How Much Does a Vet Make in the UK?
If you are considering a career as a veterinarian, then you will likely want to know what kind of salary you can expect to make. Becoming a vet takes years of training and a lot of hard work and you can earn a respectable starting wage as a result, but once you have more experience,… 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 »
Further Qualifications & Training for Veterinary Nurses
Once you are in the position of a registered veterinary nurse, you might wonder how else you can develop your skills and knowledge to further your career. In this blog, we outline some of the key further qualifications for veterinary nurses at an undergraduate and graduate level. What further qualifications are available for veterinary nurses?… Read more »
How to Get a Job as a Vet Assistant
If you have a love of animals, you may have considered a job in the veterinary industry. Veterinary surgeons, technicians, and nurses are supported in their role by vet assistants who carry out a range of crucial responsibilities at the surgery. If you’re wondering how to get a job as a vet assistant, here’s what… Read more »
Large Animal vs. Small Animal Vet: Which is Right for You?
Most vets decide on their career path at a fairly young age, but they may not have decided on the type of vet they want to be or what animals they would like to treat. In this blog, we take a look at the key differences between small and large animal vets and outline who… Read more »