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Locum Relief Veterinary Professionals are invaluable to practices that need a little extra support while key team members are away, or that want to give their team a well-earned break. Yes, you need the same foundational skills as any other talented Veterinarian, Nurse, or Technician. However, there are certain attributes and skills Locum Relief team members must be particularly good at. And yet, a great full-time Veterinarian may not make a great Locum, and vice versa, a talented Locum Relief Nurse may not be ideally suited to a permanent role. So what exactly does it take to be a successful Locum Relief Veterinary Professional? There are certainly more than 5, but if you have a good handle on these, any clinic, hospital, or emergency center will be keen to have you regularly on their team…

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Returning to work after a period of parental leave can be a rewarding yet daunting organizational balancing act for veterinary professionals. 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. Whilst you are a skilled, knowledgeable veterinary professional, you may have some mixed feelings about the prospect of re-entering the workplace. Many new parents understandably worry about leaving their baby in the care of someone else. Your workplace may have changed, with new staff members, drugs, or clinic protocols introduced during your period of leave. And in all likelihood, you probably feel different, too, with altered priorities, a constant family-related mental workload chatter, and more limited time availabilities. Apply the organizational and self-care advice outlined here, and you, too, can genuinely achieve the healthy, sustainable long-term balance between working and parenting that we all desire…

Veterinary professionals like you are a vital component of not just animal care but also the greater community at large. And, of course, you play a crucial role in providing care to our furry friends, both domestic and wild. However, as you also know, working in the veterinary industry is challenging, and achieving work-life balance can be an elusive goal. We reached out to our community to explore work-life balance in the veterinary industry, what can get in the way of achieving it, and how to overcome these obstacles. And here are the key findings…

It’s time. You have decided to explore a change in your work situation. Perhaps you want to move closer to your family and roots, or you want to step up a notch and develop your skills further or take on a leadership role, or things have just become too familiar, and as they say, change is as good as a holiday. Whatever the reason, you have made up your mind. But in the same way that you analyze a patient, develop a treatment plan and then implement that plan, you need to consider a similar approach to your career move. So, here are five essential steps that veterinary professionals, including veterinarians, veterinary nurses, and technicians, should take when deciding to look for a new job…

As a veterinarian, you are no doubt keenly aware of the overall salary trends for your field, but how do they compare with previous years? And, perhaps more importantly, how will trends develop over 2023 and beyond? With the growing demand for veterinary care and a challenging shortage of veterinary professionals, it’s not surprising that salaries for veterinarians have been increasing steadily over the past few years. We take a closer look at the salary trends for veterinarians in 2023 and compare them with those from 2022, and examine why this rapid increase in salary levels is expected to continue in 2023, and what percentage growth is likely…

As you know, the veterinary industry is a dynamic and constantly evolving field, offering a range of career paths for professionals to choose from. While some veterinarians choose to work in general practice, the opportunity to specialize in a particular area of veterinary medicine is rapidly growing. Specialization has numerous benefits, both for veterinarians and your clients, making it an attractive option for those looking to grow their careers. Explore the key benefits of specialization in veterinary medicine and why it’s a smart career move…

So many veterinary practices are short-staffed today, and it is increasingly challenging for clinics and hospitals to attract qualified veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and veterinary support staff to available job openings. To increase their options, some practices consider turning to a veterinary recruitment agency or “head hunter.” The first questions to ask when considering appointing a recruitment agency are simple: How much does a recruiter charge? And what do they do to earn such remarkable fees? Finding transparent information on the fees associated with veterinary recruiting can be daunting. Veterinary recruitment firms seldom publish their prices publicly, so uncovering this information requires a bit of sleuthing. This lack of transparency creates uncertainty and chews up valuable time… time that you would probably rather spend seeing patients or getting a head start on your search for employees. We’re not a recruitment agency, we’re something different, very different. So, is hiring a recruitment agency the right choice for your practice? And, if so, how much does it cost? Find the answers here…