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 »
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How to Become an Exotic Animal Veterinarian
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 »
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 »
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 »
A Guide to the Types of Veterinary Jobs
If you’re interested in working with animals and are drawn to the veterinary field, there are a number of different jobs to consider. In this guide to the different types of veterinary jobs, you will learn about a number of different roles in this field and what they involve. Veterinarian This is the most well-known… 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 »
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 »