With an increasing number of pets and amplified demand for high-quality pet care, veterinary teams are feeling the pressure more than ever before. As a competent locum relief veterinary professional, every day you are more welcome than a bowl of ice cream at a children’s birthday party! Read on to discover the top five benefits of locum relief veterinary work, plus our practical tips for expanding your career into the locum relief space, be it full-time or occasionally…
Setting boundaries: 7 key steps towards balancing work, life & play
Setting boundaries means being honest about what you can and cannot handle right now…and often that is a daunting admission…an admission that we are indeed human, have our limitations and need to be constantly balancing and rebalancing work, life and play. So, perhaps if we all learned how to set better boundaries, we could foster more mutual respect and compassion, rather than resentment and anger, and we might just be on the right path to improving the overall mental health of the veterinary profession. Here are some key steps towards setting mutually beneficial boundaries…
Parental Leave – 5 Essentials To Consider When Returning To Work
Returning to work after a period of parental leave can be a rewarding yet daunting organisational juggle. Whether you’re seeking a financial boost, mental stimulation, or some actual adult conversation (or all three!), we’ve got some practical tips on how to get your figurative ducks lined up for a smooth transition back into the workplace. By bearing in mind the organisational and self-care advice outlined here, you should be able to juggle your way toward a healthy, sustainable long-term balance between working and parenting.
The 7 Step Plan for Negotiating a Salary Review
So, unless you have been hiding under a warming blanket for the last few years, you know that your services as a Veterinary Professional are in high demand*, perhaps even more so with the recent pandemic, and that demand is only going to increase over the coming few years*…but before you head out for an innocent coffee with that recruitment consultant who has been so persuasively persistent of late, the best way to start is to have “that chat” with your current boss first…and here are the seven steps you need to create a mutually beneficial outcome…
Your Veterinary Career-Boosting Strategies for 2022
Sometimes changing jobs is inevitable…there is a myriad of reasons…your partner may have secured an opportunity of a lifetime elsewhere, you may need to move a little closer to the family as they need extra care in these trying times or you decide that now is the time to step up, move ahead in your career and changing jobs is the most viable option. So, having made the big decision, it’s now time to start working on your plan…starting with these strategies that the savvy veterinary professionals are discovering…
If you could travel back in time, what would you tell yourself?
Early in our careers, many of us will marvel at a more experienced veterinary colleague and think, “If only I could take an exact copy of their professional brain…”. The sad news is: you can’t. The good news is: you don’t need to! With some hands-on experience and learning, you are going to become your version of Veterinarian Extraordinaire! In the meantime, your composed, knowledgeable future self has kindly sent back in time the following pieces of helpful advice that they know you’ll appreciate an early heads-up on now…
7 Ways To Kick Start Your New Veterinary Career
So, you’ve worked hard and earned the certifications to become a qualified Veterinarian, Veterinary Nurse or Veterinary Technician. Congratulations! But now, a whole new challenge lies ahead… your very first job! Making the transition from student to practicing is an exciting time, but can also be understandably daunting. During this first year of employment especially, a great support network is invaluable. Helpful colleagues, accessible professional resources, and some mindful self-care will not only kick-start your career but will also support your mental and physical health during a potentially stressful time. So, to help you feel more cool, calm, and in control on your journey, here are a few early veterinary career tips that we sourced from Veterinary Professionals who have “been there, done that” and not just survived, but thrived…
5 Years as a Vet…now what?
As you approach five years into your career as a veterinarian, it’s time to step back and do some reflection. Take a few moments to carefully consider what you have learned, how your job has impacted your worldview, and how you’ve managed to balance your work responsibilities with social or family obligations. You probably don’t need to be convinced of the importance of self-evaluation. After all, you have been pushing yourself since your pre-vet days. Even as a practicing veterinarian, you likely work hard to keep up with evolving technology and techniques. You may put in long and irregular hours, either at the clinic or at home with your nose in reference books and veterinary journals, all in the continued quest for personal and professional development. Five years into your career, you’ve earned your chops and gained confidence in your work. Now it’s time to take a step back and take a big-picture view. What’s ahead for your career? What are your goals in your personal life? Where do you see yourself five years from now?
What are the different kinds of veterinary jobs and careers?
If you want to work in the veterinary industry, it’s probably safe to say that you really like (or even love) animals! But did you know that there’s actually a variety of individual career paths you can follow within the wider veterinary field? Whether you’re particularly detail-oriented or more focused on “the big picture”; wanting to flex your science brain or your creative side; an intellectual problem-solver or a nurturer; or seeking a sociable daily working hub or a quiet office environment where you can focus, there’s likely a veterinary job to meet your ideal career requirements. So whether you are a veterinarian, veterinary nurse, or technician or just love working with animals, here are a few of the different ways you can work within the animal health industry, in a manner that will play to your specific skills, strengths, and interests…