How To

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.

You probably don’t get told this enough but we are deeply grateful that as a Vet or Vet Nurse or Veterinary Team Member you care for our pets and animals. You are generous, empathetic and your many years of study, as well as your practical experience, means you are an expert that we trust. Inevitably things don’t always work out, so how can Veterinary caregivers manage the stress?

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.

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…

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?

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…