The ultimate locum toolkit
Just starting out as a locum vet? Here are a few tips on what to pack for your first day! Food, food and more food It may sound silly but you never know what your busy locum day might hold, so come armed with snacks! Even if you’re planning on getting a bite […]
Addressing compassion fatigue: self-care strategies and resources
If you work in the veterinary world, there’s a strong chance that you are a very empathetic and loving person. While these qualities are invaluable when it comes to caring for animals, they also make you more susceptible to compassion fatigue. In this blog, we share warning signs, prevention tactics and where to find support […]
The veterinary profession: truths and myths
Let’s play a game of true or false! In this blog, we dispel common myths surrounding the veterinary profession, as well as share some home truths so that you can decide whether it’s the right career for you. Veterinary professionals work regular hours There won’t be any Dolly Parton nine-to-fiving around here, we’re afraid. Much […]
Career advice for newly qualified vets
In your final year of veterinary school? Perhaps you’re starting to consider what your first role is going to look like. It’s an exciting time, but it’s important to keep these things in mind before you dive into the veterinary world. Here are five tips for our soon-to-be qualified vets who are thinking about their […]
Let’s talk about sleep deprivation
If you’re a seasoned veterinary professional then you’re probably all too familiar with the dreaded feeling of waking up for a nightshift only to feel like you’ve hardly slept at all. Like your colleagues, you push through and accept that fatigue is part of the job description…but what if we told you it doesn’t have […]
3 Continuing Professional Development ideas
In this blog, we share a refresher into CPD and what you can do that counts towards it. Understanding CPD in veterinary career advancement Continuing Professional Development, commonly referred to as “CPD,” is an ongoing learning initiative designed to enhance your capabilities and competence throughout your veterinary profession. The learning endeavours within […]
Need help finding a new role?
Need help finding a new role? Choice Vets is a specialist recruitment agency that is dedicated to placing top-tier candidates in top-tier veterinary roles. In this blog, we remind candidates of our bespoke offering and the benefits of working through a recruitment agency. What roles do we recruit for? Whether you’re looking for your next […]
Why you should work with a recruiter when looking for your next veterinary role
Thinking of working with a recruiter to find your next veterinary role? Carry on reading to find out why you probably should… More opportunities When working with a recruitment agency, you will unlock access to an abundance of roles which are often not available to the general public. As well as this competitive advantage, recruiters […]
Building emotional resilience in the workplace
Let’s be honest, working as a veterinary professional takes patience, determination and a truckload of emotional resilience. Some days will be rewarding, others will leave you drained. Sadly, that’s just the nature of the job. However, it’s how you deal with those tougher days that really counts. In this blog, our consultants offer their advice […]
Cover letter tricks you wish you’d known earlier
Applying for a new veterinary role? Here are 5 cover letter tricks to help you get noticed and land that dream job! ChatGPT is your friend Whether you need to reduce the word count of your cover letter or pepper it with keywords – ChatGPT is a great editorial tool. Just make sure you are […]