It is no surprise that, over the last few years, ferrets have become one of the most popular household pets in the UK. Not only are they very cute to look at, ferrets have high levels of energy and are one of the most playful and inquisitive animals to have in your home. Over time,… Read more »
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Becoming a Locum Vet
Locum vets are those who are employed on a temporary basis while they stand in for absent employees who may be ill, on holiday or on maternity leave. They also provide additional support in areas that need it. Locum vets have been particularly important in times of animal health crisis, such as the swine flu… Read more »
What is a Veterinary Technician and is it the Right Role for You?
What is a veterinary technician? The veterinary technician is the veterinary surgeon’s key assistant. They will be responsible for all of the technical support when your pet is having any kind of medical procedure. While they cannot be involved in actually performing surgery, prescribing medicines or making a diagnosis, they can be involved in all… Read more »
Our Tips for Becoming an Equine Vet – Synergy Vets
Equine vets are often in demand in the industry. We’ve put together some key things to consider if you’re thinking about becoming an equine vet. There are a number of different paths you can choose once you’ve qualified as a veterinarian, and one of these includes an equine veterinarian career. Horses are large animals… Read more »
What A-Levels Do You Need to be A Vet?
If you know that you want to be a vet in the future, it is important to make the academic choices that will increase your chance of success! If you’re about to choose your subjects and want to know which A-Levels you need to be a vet, hopefully this blog will help you make the… Read more »
What Qualities are Needed for Veterinary Nursing?
A vet nurse career can be highly rewarding and it is a path that animal lovers should definitely consider. However, there are certain qualities and skills that are needed to thrive in this job and not everyone will be suited to the role. We’ve outlined some of the key qualities needed for veterinary nursing. … Read more »
Challenges in the Veterinary Profession
If you’ve been dreaming of becoming a vet, you might initially view the job through rose-tinted glasses. However, it’s important to be aware that you will face some challenges in the veterinary profession, both practically and emotionally. We’ve highlighted some key things to watch out for, and ways to overcome these challenges. Handling… Read more »
Synergy Vets – Alternative Careers and Veterinary Research
Alternative Careers for Veterinary Graduates While many veterinary graduates decide to go into general practice, it is not the only career option. If you love all things in the veterinary field but are unsure whether a career in a practice is suited to you, we’ve put together a list of alternative careers. Many of… Read more »
Veterinary Specialist Career Options
While many veterinary graduates follow a career working in a practice, some decide to become specialists, working in more specific areas than general practice. This can be a really rewarding career choice, particularly if you have a passion for a certain area of veterinary science. Below, we have outlined just some of the specialist veterinary… Read more »
What are the Current Issues in Veterinary Medicine?
What’s the Future for the Veterinary Industry? You might believe that the veterinary industry is an area that will stay relatively stable over time. People continue to love their pets and, consequently, animal care is necessary. However, although vets will continue to play an essential role in our lives, the industry itself is facing some… Read more »