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  • Developing an exotics interest

    Fabian Rivers describes himself as a ‘self-professed novelty junkie’ who thrives on variety. This makes him ideally qualified for life as an exotics vet, where he never knows what animal will be next through his consulting room door
  • What else can you do with your vet degree in government?

    Cambridge graduate Naomi Roberts has spent seven years in different government roles and currently works within the Ministry of Defence. In this interview, she describes her government career and highlights some of the transferable vet skills that can be valuable within the Civil Service
  • The ‘Covid cohort’: careers, clarity and confidence

    Hannah Perrin recently investigated what veterinary employers look for when taking on a new graduate vet, meaning she is well placed to offer some advice to the so-called ‘Covid cohort’ of students and new grads as they look for their first role within the veterinary workforce
  • Vet detective: investigating ‘whatdunnit’

    Catherine Man has had a varied veterinary career leading to her current role as a Veterinary Investigation Officer for the Animal and Plant Health Agency. She is fascinated by animals, particularly wildlife, and enjoys piecing together evidence to determine why an animal died
  • Considering a coach or mentor? Four things you need to know

    If you feel you’ve reached a point in your career where a rethink or reboot might be needed, coaching or mentoring could help you find a way forward. But how do you find someone to support you? Experienced veterinary coach Jenny Guyat offers some advice to help you make the right choice
  • Variety is the spice of life as a farm vet

    Like many new vets, Chris Woodroff began his career in mixed practice but, as time went by, he found himself becoming more involved in large animal work. For the past 15 years, he has focused solely on farm practice. He says that life as a farm animal vet can sometimes be tiring, but is rarely bo...

  • The Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland have put out a call to final-year vet students asking them to help support the response to Covid-19 by keeping the food chain moving

  • From farm to industry: the opportunities available to vets

    Navaratnam Partheeban has a passion for cattle. His career has taken him from clinical farm practice to academia and into industry. Here, he describes his current role, and some of the opportunities that exist for vets in industry
  • Striking the right balance in large animal practice

    Eleanor Livingstone offers advice to students and young vets seeking careers working with farm animals, and explains why she made the decisions she did as opportunities presented themselves
  • A taste of government

    Working as a government vet may not feature on many vet students’ career wish lists, but James Jewkes began to think differently about this career path following an EMS placement with the Animal and Plant Health Agency
  • Using unusual extramural studies placements to prepare for a veterinary career

    Final-year vet student Rachel Garty has opted for a variety of rewarding and enlightening EMS placements. She encourages vets working in unusual jobs to offer students the chance to see what they do
  • Gaining global understanding through an FAO internship

    Recent graduates Eleanor Robertson and Rosie Herrington both undertook internships with the Food and Agricultural Organization and thoroughly recommend the experience to other young vets
  • Strengthening a passion for exercise and wellbeing

    Vet student Holly Sutton has found that exercise helps her mental and physical health, as well as giving her resilience and the strength to overcome worries and uncertainties
  • So, you want to work in a blue pasture?

    Fish (aquaculture) vets will play a vital role in helping to feed a predicted 9.8 billion people worldwide by 2050. But what do aquaculture vets do, and how do you become one? Simon Doherty gives you the lowdown on life as a fish vet
  • A bit wild: the work of a zoo vet

    Justine Shotton began her vet career caring for domestic species before fulfilling a long-held ambition to work with wild animals
  • Confused about your career? Coaching could help you find clarity

    Nat Scroggie took part in a group career coaching programme after she began to question whether being a vet was still right for her. The insights she gained have helped her work out what she wants next from her career
  • Straight from the horse vet’s mouth – working as an equine vet

    Malcolm Morley bucked a family trend and became a vet rather than a doctor. He now works as an ambulatory equine vet caring for horses across Hampshire
  • Combining work with travel in Australia

    Vet Emma Lyons offers some helpful tips on making the best of the opportunities offered by a working holiday in Australia
  • The value of volunteering

    Emma Callaghan says that volunteering has brought variety, interest and opportunity to her life and has renewed her enthusiasm for veterinary work
  • Preparing students for professional life

    The Veterinary Defence Society is encouraging vet students to join its Student Club, which aims to provide a source of support as they prepare for their professional lives