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 »
Working with Animals without a degree
Have you always wanted to work with animals but think you don’t have the qualifications? If you’re looking for jobs which involve working with animals without a degree, read our blog post and discover your dream career! No Degree? You Can Still Work With Animals Although you need a degree to become a… Read more »
The Importance of Large Animal Veterinarians
What are large animal vets? A large animal vet is a licensed practitioner who is trained to attend to the medical needs of bigger animals such as cattle, sheep and horses. There are three specialisms within the field of large animal veterinarians: livestock, equine and zoo animals. The role of a large animal vet… Read more »
The Legalities of Animal Care
The majority of us love our pets and want to ensure that we take the best possible care of them. However, it can sometimes be difficult to know your exact legal obligations as an animal owner. Animal welfare legislation states that you must take the appropriate steps to ensure that your pet is happy, healthy… Read more »
What is Veterinary Homeopathy?
There has been a lot of recent news coverage of homeopathy in veterinary practice. Last year, an open letter signed by 3000 vets asked the RCVS to blacklist homeopathy from available veterinary treatments. As a result, a lot of people are expressing concerns surrounding its practice, but what exactly is veterinary homeopathy and why should… 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 »