Combining life and work
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An experience of professional burnout
18/04/2018
Vet Jackie Brearley describes what got her through a period of burnout and reflects on how she has come to regard it as a positive experience -
Studying veterinary medicine in her home country of Holland was denied to Ellen van Nierop so the travel bug bit and she trained in Belgium, set up a practice in Ecuador, and became WSAVA president
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Molly Scuffil-McCabe describes her journey from completing a law degree to working as a receptionist as she pursues her goal of getting a place at vet school
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Vet student Legend Thurman describes how she struggled with imposter syndrome and how success coaching, her faith and yoga helped her improve all aspects of her life
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Brian Faulkner is a small animal practitioner who also does lots of other things, including fundraising
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From childhood, Bolu Eso knew he wanted to pursue a career with animals. Having achieved his dream, he is now taking an interest in media opportunities
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Volunteering in India rekindled my career
22/05/2021
Holly Hills had always planned to be a vet volunteer in India. Disillusioned by practice, she took the plunge and found that going back to basics helped her gain a fresh perspective on her career -
No shame in working part time
18/05/2021
After two years in practice, Sharon McGeeney was burned out and emotionally fatigued, and considered leaving the profession. Instead, by working part time she has regained her love of vet work, although she initially felt guilty that she wasn’t able to continue with full-time practice life -
A turtle-lly amazing experience in Cyprus
17/10/2020
Vet nurse Kylie Channon-Durant’s special interest in exotic pets led her to spend two months supporting the conservation efforts of the Society for the Protection of Turtles -
Vet Helen Wilkie found that exercise helped to bring her team together during Covid-19 and is now encouraging others to join in her ‘Vet Month of Movement’ and raise money for Vetlife
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‘Job satisfaction was always my goal’
08/08/2020
Jo de Klerk studied vet medicine in the UK and now lives in South Africa. Her portfolio career gives her variety, plus the flexibility that allows her to spend time with her daughter -
The value of volunteering
24/01/2020
Emma Callaghan says that volunteering has brought variety, interest and opportunity to her life and has renewed her enthusiasm for veterinary work -
As a former Young Vet Network (YVN) rep, Steph discusses her experience of being part of the YVN
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Concern about the mental, physical and financial health of vets led Liz Barton to promote the wellbeing for vets
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Caroline Murray has learnt much about resilience working as a locum vet internationally. Here, she explains how that has helped her cope during tough times
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Just when VN Victoria Bowes felt life was complete, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Here, she shares some experiences of the treatment and the support that helped her return to work
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Jill Hubbard offers some practical advice on overcoming loneliness or feelings of isolation in your first job
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Niall Connell says his vet degree has given him a rewarding career, particularly after he became ill with MS
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Due to the variable support given to new graduates, Grads to Vets was set up to help ease the transition into practice
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Vet Jenny Moffett explains how she has developed an online career coaching course