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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 -
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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What we wish we had known when we graduated
12/09/2017
A compilation of non-clinical advice for newly graduated vets offered by the members of Veterinary Voices UK -
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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5 tips for moving to and working in the UK
03/06/2019
This article aims to shed some light on what you need to consider before and after moving to the UK, in order to make the experience as smooth as possible -
We recently asked a number of vets the question "What advice would you give to new vets starting out?' Here's what they had to say
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In part 2 of a series on veterinary specialisations, James Swann gives an outline of what specialist training involves, with an overview of residences
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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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In a 2 part series, James Swann gives an outline of what specialist training involves, beginning with an overview of internships
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Vet Richard Killen is clinical services director of CVS. He is also an RCVS Practice Standards Scheme assessor
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Charlotte Hartley and Andrew Wallace work at practices that were both awarded ‘outstanding’ in the RCVS Award for Client Service
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If you’re locuming, it is important to make sure that you are compliant with IR35 tax legislation. Here, we look at what IR35 is and why it is important to all of us
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Laurent Garosi has built a successful career within neurology. Here he outlines his path to becoming a specialist and the attraction of neurology
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Developing myself as a woman in academia
09/02/2019
Veterinary academic Charlotte Dawson is using the Royal Veterinary College’s Aurora programme to grow her own career within academia -
Setting up a pet insurance company
02/02/2019
Ashley Gray is the managing director of Vetsure Pet Insurance and director of the Veterinary Management Group