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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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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 -
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 -
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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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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Vet Kate Richards has enjoyed a varied career from practice to government. She has recently completed a master’s degree in creative writing
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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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5 reasons why you should consider locuming
05/02/2019
Working as a locum can provide a host of benefits. This article takes a closer look at 5 reasons why locuming could be right for you -
Combining locum work and a love of yoga
17/11/2018
Vet Chloe Hannigan works as a locum in the UK and abroad, and also teaches yoga to vet professionals, helping them care for their physical and mental health -
Retirement may seem a long way off, but with the basic state pension standing at a minimal level, can you afford not to do something about it?
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Lilyan Mathai on being a VMX-AFSCAN scholar
21/07/2018
The VMX-AFSCAN scholar meant that Lilyan Mathai could attend VMX in Florida this year on an expenses paid trip -
Launch of first AVS EMS grants
23/06/2018
AVS has teamed up with VDS training to offer 5, £200 grants to help vet students cover the cost of EMS -
Just when VN Victoria Bowes felt life was complete, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Here, she shares some experiences of the treatment and the support that helped her return to work
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Jill Hubbard offers some practical advice on overcoming loneliness or feelings of isolation in your first job
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Niall Connell says his vet degree has given him a rewarding career, particularly after he became ill with MS
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Vet Jenny Moffett explains how she has developed an online career coaching course
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5 ways to improve your salary
20/01/2018
How can vets take their fair share out of the veterinary system and improve animal health and welfare at the same time? Adrian Pratt offers 5 approaches that can help address salary improvement with your employer -
Two students from European vet schools discuss their experiences of receiving $5000 scholarships
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Carolyne Crowe is a vet and an experienced health, wellbeing and performance coach and trainer. She works with individuals, teams and practices to engage, motivate and build resilient workplaces