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  • Snake

    To specialise or not to specialise?

    • 7 Mar 2019
    • Vet Times Jobs

    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.

  • Career plan

    How to plan your career as a veterinary surgeon

    • 2 Mar 2019
    • Vet Times Jobs

    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.

  • Man in disposable PPE suit

    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.

  • Question marks

    Interviews, pt 2: questions, questions

    • 24 May 2018
    • Jordan Sinclair

    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.

  • Interview checklist

    Interviews, part 1: preparation

    • 17 May 2018
    • Jordan Sinclair

    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.

  • Hiking

    Taking leave of yourself

    • 10 May 2018
    • Adam Bernstein

    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?

  • girl on phone

    Following up on your vet job application

    • 22 Mar 2018
    • Jordan Sinclair

    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...

  • Apply button

    Applying for your first vet job

    • 15 Mar 2018
    • Jordan Sinclair

    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.

  • question mark

    What type of vet job do you want?

    • 1 Mar 2018
    • Jordan Sinclair

    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.

  • graduate

    Finding your first vet job after graduation

    • 1 Mar 2018
    • Jordan Sinclair

    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”.

  • Happy vet

    A great time to be a veterinarian

    • 26 Feb 2018
    • Ben Sweeney

    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
    • Adam Bernstein

    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.

  • Job Search

    Who said finding a job was easy?

    • 30 Jan 2018
    • Adam Bernstein

    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.

  • Santa Claws

    Managing your Christmas workload as a trainee vet or SVN

    • 11 Dec 2017
    • vet times jobs

    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.

  • Columns

    Pursuing a career in veterinary academia

    • 27 Nov 2017
    • vet times jobs

    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.

  • Pharmaceutical sales rep

    4 tips to becoming a veterinary pharmaceutical sales rep

    • 21 Nov 2017
    • vet times jobs

    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

    Trends influencing the veterinary job market

    • 21 Nov 2017
    • vet times jobs

    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?

  • Confused about your career?

    Is being a vet definitely for me?

    • 19 Sep 2017
    • vet times jobs

    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.

  • Online connectivity

    How to manage the rise in DIY vets

    • 11 Aug 2017
    • vet times jobs

    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".

  • Doting pet owner

    The 4 most difficult types of pet owner

    • 11 Aug 2017
    • vet times jobs

    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.