We know that searching for Jobs can make you want to crawl into bed and hibernate for 6 months like some lucky animals. With this in mind, we thought that this week we’d talk a bit about those household pets that do hibernate, as a little distraction. Some household pets, such as turtles, tortoises, bearded… Read more »
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British Veterinary Zoological Society – New guidelines for wildlife care 2016
The BVZS has issued new guidelines for professionals working in the rescue and rehabilitation of British wildlife. These guidelines aim to refine and clarify the laws surrounding wildlife care and assist those that work in the industry to exercise the best possible practice within their rescue and rehabilitation centres. The guidelines will help all those… Read more »
Attracting readers to your practice’s blog
If you want to let your clients know what’s happening in your practice and keep them upto- date with news in the veterinary world, there’s no better way than to keep a regularly updated blog on your website. Even one a month is enough to bring readers to your page and keep them in the loop with what’s… Read more »
Saddling up in Rio – Equestrian Events at the 2016 Olympics
There are 366 British athletes in Rio de Janeiro, competing for medals in the pool, on the track and in the bright Brazilian sunshine all over the city. You may be surprised to learn that, here at Synergy Vets, our interests lie in much more than simply vet recruitment! Starting with this year’s summer of sport…. Read more »
What will be the effects of the EU Referendum on the Veterinary Profession?
The president of the British Veterinary Association (BVA), Sean Wensley, stated the result of June’s EU referendum will have ‘a significant impact on the veterinary profession, particularly in relation to regulation, education and workforce planning, but also in terms of animal welfare, research, surveillance, and animal movements’. Wensley asserted that, in the imminent negotiations, the voice of the… 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 »
May is Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month!
All over the UK, veterinary practices and schools are celebrating Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month (VNAM). Past events have included sponsored skydives, pet health checks in local parks and open days in numerous practices, to promote awareness and understanding about this invaluable profession. VNAM began as a single day of awareness in 2005, then grew to a… Read more »
Employers – what should you look for in a Veterinary CV?
So you’re looking for Locums to match the skill gap you have and you’re consistently reviewing CVs to ensure you get the best match for your practice; what should you look for? First things first, look for a CV to be written, grammatically correct and, above all, a concise display of the applicant’s skills. If an… Read more »
Upcoming Events in the Veterinary Calendar
VetFest – Saturday 9th April VetFest, the indoor Veterinary festival, is back for its second year following a fantastic launch in 2015. It promises to be a fantastic night, packed with a vast range of musical acts, theatre and comedy. The International Convention Centre (ICC), Birmingham, will be transformed from a world class lecture space into an… Read more »
5 tips for writing an impressive CV
As a Vet Recruitment Agency, we’re used to looking through CVs on a daily basis and have seen the good, the bad and the ugly. Your CV is the initial contact, although indirect, that you will have with your potential future employer, so it’s vital that you make a good first impression. Make sure you… Read more »