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My ‘accidental’ vet sector move
- 4 May 2023
In another in our series from veterinary professionals about why they love their job, SIOBHAN PARK, practice director at Barton Veterinary Hospital, tells her story.
Reflections of first job in practice
- 2 May 2023
In VT52.51 last year, GEORGIA ROBB revealed the fears, anticipation and excitement she felt about starting her dream job after graduating from the University of Liverpool School of Veterinary Science in 2022 and qualifying as a veterinary surgeon. Here, she tells us about her first few months working at Pennard Vets’ Sevenoaks practice in Kent, and her new life in this role...
Fair and unfair dismissals at work
- 17 Apr 2023
ALEXANDRA FARMER, head of team and a solicitor at WorkNest, goes over the proper processes for this.
New trail-blazing programme aims to champion daytime vets
- 17 Apr 2023
With the proliferation of referral practices and career options to specialise in, it is easy to forget about the importance of the general practitioner vet. Now, IVC EVIDENSIA has launched a programme putting the spotlight on GPs and developing their skills even further.
An employer’s guide to employee grievances
- 12 Apr 2023
In the second part of this series, Kash Dosanjh – a solicitor at Wright Hassall – covers the process of the grievance hearing and where employer and employee go from there.
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Holiday pay entitlement
- 3 Apr 2023
LESLEY RENNIE, principal employment law solicitor at WorkNest, discusses the Government’s consultation on this subject, and employer impact.
Career in profile: leading surgeon on establishing neurology service
- 3 Apr 2023
KATIA MARIONI-HENRY shares how she has returned to her “first love” by joining Vets Now to establish a new neurology/neurosurgery service at its hospital in Glasgow.
Employer’s guide to grievance procedures
- 30 Mar 2023
In the first of a two-part series, solicitor at Wright Hassall KASH DOSANJH offers guidance on how the process works.
Social media-savvy employers – navigating risks in the workplace
- 21 Mar 2023
ADAM BERNSTEIN – highlighting tribunal cases – emphasises the importance of businesses ensuring robust social media usage policies are in place to protect both employers and employees.
‘I’m not sure I’d change too much’: Lorna’s journey to practice owner
- 14 Mar 2023
Continuing the series we ran throughout February showcasing positive stories of veterinary professionals’ experiences and love for what they do, LORNA CLARK BVetMed, BA, MRCVS, recounts the road she’s taken from RVC student to east midlands clinic boss.
Pride and passion working with wonderful team
- 7 Mar 2023
Petplan Awards 2023 nominee for nurse of the year and manager of the year ROXY O’BRIEN recounts her journey to practice manager at Vet4Life.
Close bonds and breathtaking scenery: life as a Cornish farm vet
- 7 Mar 2023
From his first experiences at Rosevean Vets as a student, ZACKARY SUCH knew he could see himself working there. Here, the Cornish native explains how he grabbed opportunities with both hands – and what he loves about livestock veterinary work.
Pride at being part of ‘team sport’ profession
- 7 Mar 2023
It might have been a journey of twists, turns and the odd wobble, but JENNIFER PENMAN, head vet at CVS’ 3 Mile Vets and Albavet Veterinary Surgeons, couldn’t be happier at work – especially if she’s a scalpel in hand.
‘Excitement and achievement’ in a job where no two days are the same
- 7 Mar 2023
With a quarter century under her belt at Donnachie and Townley in Staffordshire, RVN JO WALDRON clearly loves animals – but she’s equally passionate about mentoring the next crop of veterinary nurses, as she explains in this latest career profile for February.
‘Becoming a vet has been my dream ever since I was a little girl’
- 6 Mar 2023
She’s never thought of any other profession, and with an MSci in bioveterinary science under her belt, soon-to-be University of Nottingham student REBECCA HANDS explains what she’s looking forward to.
RVN is nearly three decades in and still has the same passion for work
- 6 Mar 2023
She might be The Minster Veterinary Practice’s longest-serving member of staff, but EMMA DARLING has no intention of moving on to pastures new. She not only loves her job, but her focus on ensuring Minster is a great place to work landed her the 2022 VetPartners Practice Manager of the Year title.
Passion for animal welfare fuelled vet nurse’s journey into profession
- 10 Feb 2023
Working initially as a volunteer while full-time in the hospitality sector, senior RVN at Springfield Veterinary Group ASHLEIGH CHRISTIAN has gone on to develop many personal working interests.
Happy accidents and sliding door moments help shape loved career
- 10 Feb 2023
An affinity for animals and an interest in biology may have been a starting point, but vet GERRY POLTON’s journey to pioneering oncology specialist was not deliberate. North Downs Specialist Referrals’ new hospital director shares the story of how he has reached this stage of his career…
The problem with EMS: a student’s perspective on what must change
- 7 Feb 2023
The general consensus is that the extramural studies process must be reformed. University of Bristol student Megan Anley BSc, BMedSc(Hons), shares her views on how it could be improved.
Cost of living bonuses
- 6 Feb 2023
Should employers consider giving staff cost of living bonuses? If so, should they be a one-off or a pay rise? And what about offering hardship loans? Beyond these three options are questions over risks of discrimination and poor optics if employees feel embarrassed through genuine efforts to help staff, as TOYAH MARSHALL, principal employment law advisor and solicitor at WorkNest, discusses...
