Choosing a university to study at can be a challenging process, particularly if you want to study a veterinary science degree and know you will be spending four or five years there! The university rankings differ between websites which can also make things confusing (see The Guardian and The Complete University Guide for examples). However,… Read more »
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Are You Suited to a Role in Animal Care?
Working with animals is incredibly rewarding and might sound like a dream job but can you be sure that you are suited to the role? There are all sorts of careers in animal care but they often have certain things in common. We’ve put together a list of what you can expect from a job… Read more »
Is It Time You Updated Your Veterinary CV?
For vets, there is nothing more important than keeping your CV up to date and accurate. Your CV is most likely going to be the first encounter you will have with potential employers so you want to put your best foot forward with a relevant summary of your skills and strengths. Here are a few… Read more »
Tips On How to Handle an Animal’s Fear of Going to the Vet
Unfortunately, an animal’s fear of going to the vet has become the norm for many pet owners, leading many people to find increasingly elaborate ways to coax or even drag their pet to their appointments. Fortunately, this doesn’t have to be the case. Pets can find the vets intimidating because they are in a new… Read more »
What Qualifications Do I Need To Become A Vet?
Many children from the time they can read dream of becoming a Vet, and it is becoming an increasingly popular area of study for young people. There are many steps involved to becoming a Vet and it is an intensive career that doesn’t suit everyone. Here is our breakdown of the qualifications and qualities that… Read more »
Permanent vs Locum Vet Roles
The key to finding your ideal job lies in ascertaining which kind of role would suit you best. In veterinary work, most positions fall into two categories: permanent and locum. Both of which have pros and cons, so before you embark on the job hunt for your next position, take a look at the two… Read more »
Want to know the best University for Vets?
You’ve decided you want to study veterinary medicine – that’s a big leap. It’s your first step on the path to becoming a Vet. But what’s next? Education is a hugely important part of your chosen career path and you should put careful thought into where you’re going to apply to study. Which are the… Read more »
What’ it like to have a career as a veterinarian?
Like all jobs, there are two sides to a career as a veterinarian. There are the things about your job that get you out of bed in the morning and then there are the things that make you sigh when you see them on your schedule. However, when asked, the vast majority of vets have… Read more »
Travelling with your pets
Travelling with your pets – Passports, preparation and medical documentation The Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) allows your pets to travel abroad with you, without going into quarantine. The material passport itself comes in multiple forms. Sometimes it’s a pink A4 sheet, sometimes a small blue booklet. Whatever the format, the passport will contain the microchip… Read more »
Permanent Vet jobs throughout the UK
Our Consultants have over 25 years combined experience recruiting within the Veterinary sector and subsequently have strong, ongoing links with Veterinary Practices across the UK. SynergyVets can give you the opportunity to stand out shine in a very competitive environment. We will help you take control of your career whilst looking for a permanent position… Read more »