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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 -
Despite suffering a variety of injuries over the past two years, Steven Impey has continued work as a locum vet. He says that being honest and open about your limitations can allow you to apply your skills in practice
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Vet nurse Ellie Paton joined the charity Worldwide Veterinary Service to do voluntary work. She found that the experience she gained enhanced her nursing skills
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Eva Tirado graduated from Cordoba university in Spain and intended to spend just six months in the UK gaining some experience. Having found a fulfilling career as a public health vet, she is now established in the UK, working as Export Veterinary Leader at the Food Standards Agency
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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
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Felicity Caddick is a senior veterinary manager at a pharmaceutical company, as well as being the proud holder of a lesser-known Guinness World Record
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Martin Smith discusses his veterinary career journey, describes his current role and how he looks forward to engaging with the next generation of agricultural talent
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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
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Having returned from travelling and working in Australia, the Covid-19 pandemic has given Anna Leach the chance to consider where she would like to take her career next
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Katherine Jacklin travelled a steep learning curve as she created a practice that has the client experience at the heart of everything it offers
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Simon Johnson was a client care adviser before qualifying as a vet nurse. He recently volunteered at a neutering clinic in Ecuador, where he faced unexpected challenges
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The Veterinary Schools Council Research Mentoring Scheme is a means of connecting veterinary researchers with mentors who can offer impartial advice and support
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Going the extra mile to help farmers
14/03/2020
Dairy Vet of the Year Sarah Tomlinson is a farm vet who likes to go the extra mile. She is also passionate about helping farmers use every tool they have to eradicate bovine TB -
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
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Working as a researcher, Sarah Mason's interest in clinical work was piqued and, as an animal lover, she chose veterinary medicine and swiftly found that she wanted to specialise
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Meeting the need for better end-of-life care
08/02/2020
Suzen Gregersen set up the UK’s first dedicated in-home euthanasia service, helping owners to give their pets a good end-of-life experience -
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
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Combining work with travel in Australia
25/01/2020
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
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