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To specialise or not to specialise?
- 7 Mar 2019
Have you thought about continuing your veterinary studies in order to specialise in a particular field? If so, here are a few questions you should ask yourself.
How to plan your career as a veterinary surgeon
- 2 Mar 2019
Tips and advice on how to plan your career and achieve your goals as a veterinary surgeon from Vet Times Jobs, the veterinary job board of Vet Times.
Vets aren't limited to life in practice
- 29 Jan 2019
Many people think a veterinary career is limited to working in general practice. In reality, veterinary training is the key to a career that can be incredibly varied.
Interviews, pt 2: questions, questions
- 24 May 2018
In the second part of her series on the interview process Jordan Sinclair looks at the sort of questions you may be asked when applying for a vet role in practice, and suggests some to consider asking potential employers.
Interviews, part 1: preparation
- 17 May 2018
Drawing on her own experiences, vet Jordan Sinclair begins the first of a four-part series discussing the interview process with tips to ensure you are as ready as you'll ever be on the day.
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Taking leave of yourself
- 10 May 2018
A well-thought-out sabbatical can be a boon for all. The key to making the request is making it reasonable – so how do you persuade your employer to let you take a career break?
Following up on your vet job application
- 22 Mar 2018
Jordan Sinclair, in the final of her four-part series about stepping on to the career ladder, explains how to make contact with your potential new employer(s), apply for the job you want and secure your fate...
Applying for your first vet job
- 15 Mar 2018
Jordan Sinclair looks at ways of ensuring the job application you submit to an employer has every chance of being looked at, standing apart from other candidates – and, most importantly – securing that all-important interview.
What type of vet job do you want?
- 1 Mar 2018
In her second article aimed at new or soon-to-be graduate vets, Jordan Sinclair looks at finding the perfect first job, and advises jobseekers not to settle for something that doesn’t tick all the “essential” boxes.
Finding your first vet job after graduation
- 1 Mar 2018
Having recently been in the position of having to find her first job while still at vet school, new grad vet Jordan Sinclair offers some advice from someone who has recently “been there, done that”.
A great time to be a veterinarian
- 26 Feb 2018
Locum vet Ben Sweeney looks at the potentially fruitful offering a veterinary career can bring and encourages readers to embrace it.
Finding your next job following redundancy
- 1 Feb 2018
Being unintentionally out of work isn’t fun. But, rather than panic or fall into depression, it’s important to put together a strategy to keep your finances in check, while giving you a plan to get back into work.
Who said finding a job was easy?
- 30 Jan 2018
Unless you’re fortunate enough to be headhunted, it’s not easy to find a new job. You’ll need determination and some luck – and a good action plan to boost your campaign.
Managing your Christmas workload as a trainee vet or SVN
- 11 Dec 2017
While much of the UK's workforce celebrates Christmas with a week off work, volunteering for extra hours over the festive period could be particularly beneficial for student vets and VNs.
Pursuing a career in veterinary academia
- 27 Nov 2017
Decided against a career in practice? Here are five helpful pointers for those vets who intend to pursue a career working on research and producing scholarly papers and writings.
4 tips to becoming a veterinary pharmaceutical sales rep
- 21 Nov 2017
If you love animals and want to find a different way into the animal care industry, or are a vet or VN looking to change roles, this may be the perfect job for you.
Trends influencing the veterinary job market
- 21 Nov 2017
Technology, pet ownership, social media, corporatisation, Brexit – what trends will dictate the availability of jobs, and the type of vacancies you'll be applying for?
Is being a vet definitely for me?
- 19 Sep 2017
Having doubts about your chosen career? Whether you're about to commence training, halfway through your degree, or about to join the workforce, there are always options.
How to manage the rise in DIY vets
- 11 Aug 2017
Improved connectivity and the proliferation of internet-enabled smart devices mean pet owners are relying on online research and self-diagnosis more often. This, according to vets, is "more unhelpful than helpful".
The 4 most difficult types of pet owner
- 11 Aug 2017
While most clients are perfectly willing and able to do the best for their pet, there are some who could be doing more damage than good. Here we highlight the four most infuriating client types.