How To

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…

Veterinary nursing is indeed a calling, and the passion and care that you, as a Veterinary Technician or Nurse, display, always on the front line of veterinary care, is admired by us all. No practice can deliver gold-standard veterinary care without your compassion, commitment, experience, expertise, and knowledge. While the personal rewards are to be cherished, the reality is that we all have to live in an ever-expensive world. But once you step up a few rungs, your income will start to meet your lifestyle expectations. Although trends are changing, entry and early-year salary levels will remain modest for the foreseeable future.  So to get ahead with your situation and finances, you need to level up…literally. It’s time to work your way rapidly up through the ranks. Let your experience, expertise, and ability “self-negotiate” career advancement. The accompanying salary increases will enable you to experience the reality and comfort of financial stability in balance with your remarkably satisfying work. So to help you take that next step up or three, we asked leading Vet Nurses and Technicians worldwide who have achieved personal, professional, and financial success to share their advice on accelerating your career. And here it is…

If you have ever considered a transition to Relief or Locum medicine, you’re not alone. An increasing number of veterinarians are looking to locum relief work as a way to maximize flexibility and quality of life, while also earning a lucrative income. Relief medicine appeals to a wide variety of veterinary professionals, from parents wanting more time with their children to young vets seeking time for travel and adventure and more. Before making a transition to Relief or Locum medicine, you should understand what working as a relief vet actually entails. How will your days flow, and what will be expected of you? So, to help you out, this is what a day in the life of a Locum Relief Vet really looks like…from a Locum Relief Vet who walks the walk every day…

Sometimes changing jobs is inevitable…there are multitudes of reasons for needing to change your job. Perhaps your partner has secured an opportunity of a lifetime elsewhere, or you need to move a little closer to the family as they need extra care. Or, you decide that now is the time to step up and move ahead in your career and changing jobs is the most viable option. So, having made the big decision, it’s time to start working on your Social Media Veterinary Career Strategy…

The growth in demand for veterinary care shows no sign of abatement, and most veterinary practices are finding themselves “under the pump” and feeling the pressure to serve their clients and patients, many of whom they have known all their lives. So when one of the team moves on, or the practice wants to give their team members the rest and recovery time they deserve, they turn to Locum Relief Veterinarians, Veterinary Nurses and Technicians for support. And, of course, this means talented and capable locum relief veterinary professionals are in high demand and more welcome than a treat while a chocolate lab is getting her shots! But how do you get started if you are a newbie? Here are the top five benefits of locum relief veterinary work, plus our Locum Relief 101 guide…