How To

You already know that working as a Veterinary Professional is one of the most rewarding jobs there is. Of course, we also know that at times it can be the most frustrating job, and mostly we just grin and bear the down times, recognizing that the highs are always more than the low moments. But when the days start to become a grind and outnumber the good times, it can be challenging to keep your spirits up. Sometimes, despite your best efforts, it is time to move on…

In this era of unusual supply and demand for Veterinary team members, if you want the best then it’s time to become the greatest storyteller out there. In today’s attention-span-challenged world, if your Job Campaign does not attract, engage and draw readers or viewers into your story in the first 3 seconds then you have failed – and having captured their attention you must keep their interest right to the very end. And if you are a Job Seeker, you will want to know your new employer’s story too. Find out how and why…

You were drawn in to being a Veterinary and Pet Care professional because you have an innate desire to help others. And you aspire to make life better by providing a great quality of life for our pets. While your motivation is noble, and to be admired, your passion also sets you up for Work+Life Balance issues. Here are some practical tips to help you get started on establishing your own Work+Life Balance.

Whether you’re a fresh-out-of-university graduate Vet, an experienced Emergency Veterinary Surgeon with decades of experience or a Vet Nurse with oodles of practical experience, when it comes time to make your next career step, your Resume* must include these 5 critical elements.

So, it’s been about a decade since you graduated near the top of your Class in Veterinary School, and five years since you really started hitting your professional stride. Things are good, but there’s something about going to work every day which is beginning to wear on you or maybe there are just not enough surprises any more. Here are 8 ways to hit refresh with your Veterinary career…

If the term “networking” makes you think of people in suits, all wearing “Hi, My Name Is…” labels, scanning the room for influential people to talk to, as you stand awkwardly in the corner,  you are not alone. However, modern networking is actually not a painful process, and it can have significant impact on your career prospects. Here are five easy ways you can boost your veterinary career without the awkwardness of name labels!

Successful veterinary professionals know that having a standout Resume (or Curriculum Vitae or CV) is a vital element in securing the very best veterinary jobs. Your resume is arguably the most crucial tool in your job search because in most cases it creates that all-too-important first impression. A document that is often the first opportunity you have to introduce yourself to a prospective employer. So, where do you turn to when it’s time to create or polish up your resume? Here are a few great places to start…

So you’ve recently started that professional veterinary career you worked so hard to achieve.  You expected it would be a tough road getting there, but you persisted and you’ve made it – congratulations! What you hadn’t anticipated was how many years into the future you might still be paying the price of entry. You are not alone. Student loan debt is now the second highest consumer debt category, the first being mortgage debt. Here are some essential tips to help you successfully manage your Veterinary student debt…

Research indicates that over 25% of workers report being high levels of burnout as a result of their jobs. And the field of veterinary medicine is not immune to this trend. Vet Nurses, in particular, are subject to burnout as a result of the daily stressors you face. Failure to address this burnout can lead to serious problems such as depression, stroke, and other serious health complications. Fortunately, there are some simple measures that you, your work mates and your hospital or clinic can take to recognize, prevent or manage the symptoms of burnout. Here are nine tips for us all to consider to prevent or overcome burnout…