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 »
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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 »
What Are the Roles and Responsibilities of a Student Veterinary Nurse?
Being a student vet nurse is an exciting challenge, and you will be given a whole variety of daily tasks to take on. In this blog, we explore the roles and responsibilities of a student veterinary nurse so you can get an idea of what the position entails. What is a student veterinary nurse? The… 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 »
What Do Veterinarians Do on a Typical Day?
At the moment, with the current COVID-19 pandemic, it seems strange to think about what constitutes a ‘typical day’ in the life of a vet. However, things will return to normal and those who are hoping to pursue a career as a vet will be curious about how their daily working lives will be. We… Read more »
How to Become a Locum Veterinary Nurse
Whether you are looking to begin your career as a veterinary nurse and are attracted to the prospect of locum working, or you currently work on a permanent basis and are looking for a change, becoming a locum veterinary nurse can be an attractive option. In this blog, we take a look at how to… 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 »