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Allyship is being discussed more and more frequently in the veterinary profession with mixed reactions. Tobias Hunter explains what being an ally means and how vets can begin their allyship journey towards a more inclusive profession
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A love of the outdoors is helping equine vet John Pate fight depression. As part of his recovery, he has applied to join the Fjällräven Polar 2019 expedition
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RCVS diploma in advanced veterinary nursing
24/09/2018
The Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing is an advanced professional qualification awarded by the RCVS and is available only to qualified and registered veterinary nurses -
Looking after your welfare
10/09/2018
Mind Matters and Vetlife offer vital support within the veterinary profession for those in need. Find out more about them here, as well as relevant contact information -
Gavin topped up his VN qualification by completing an extra year of study, allowing him to achieve a vet nursing degree
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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 -
A CV is a self-marketing tool, designed with the goal of obtaining a job interview. Your CV should market your relevant skills, knowledge and accomplishments
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Brian McErlean is a vet in Western Australia who lost colleagues to suicide and got involved in a suicide prevention programme
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Stress at work is inevitable for vets, but what isn’t inevitable though is the way we respond to it
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6 ways to improve your communication skills
21/05/2015
Communication is more than just saying the right thing. Refining your communication skills will have positive effects for you in your role -
Your job application covering letter is crucial to making a good first impression. It should leave the prospective employer wanting to know more about you
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Geoff Little discusses ways of improving communication with clients to achieve optimum rates of concordance and compliance
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Alison Lambert explains how to go about getting the job you really want
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An early knockback at school only served to spur on Viki Weigh to adopt a lifelong learning approach and carve a successful career path in veterinary nursing, teaching and beyond.
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Rebecca Hampson left small animal practice to volunteer abroad and pursue her interest in animal and human welfare – and then started a charity, Veterinary Education Malawi, with her partner
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Successful recruitment and retention of overseas vets will strengthen the practice team. Rob Williams, Head of Talent at VetPartners, sets out how to get the best out of overseas veterinary recruitment and retain staff hired in this best-practice article.
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Understanding compassion satisfaction and how to promote it in ourselves and teams in veterinary practice will help improve everyday wellbeing. Beckie Mossor, president-elect of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America, provides an introduction to improving compassion satisfa...
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Millie Byrne decided a quiet life wasn’t for her and completed a master’s degree in veterinary physiotherapy – and before she’d even finished she had taken the plunge and started her own business.
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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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Association of Veterinary Students’ president Jack Conway was a reluctant veterinary student until involvement with the association opened up new perspectives on the profession.