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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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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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Switching from human to animal health
23/07/2022
Claire Lawrence joined Cave Veterinary Specialists in Somerset in August 2021 as hospital director after a diverse career that has included stints with a number of well-known high street companies -
With a plan to become a farm animal vet, Isabella Aimee Hannay was surprised to find that an extramural studies placement took her career ambitions in a new direction
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An early career RVN, Hannah Campbell is improving the welfare of brachycephalic dogs and educating owners on health issues
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Brian Faulkner is a small animal practitioner who also does lots of other things, including fundraising
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Hadi Boharni is a regional director for veterinary group Linnaeus. Here, he describes his career path, from his training in the Middle East to his present role
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Are you interested in becoming a vet but are not sure what the next steps for you are? Come and explore some of the UK's vet schools at this year’s National Virtual Vet Taster event, that aims to widen participation in the veterinary profession
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Georgina Hills was recently elected president of the Veterinary Management Group. Here, she shares her career story and the roles that have brought her to a leadership position