We have previously written about the implications of the XL Bully ban for veterinary professionals, and how to navigate them. “I am extremely against the euthanasia of XL bully dogs.” The upcoming ban – which will come into effect on 1 February 2024 across England and Wales – means that owning an XL bully dog will be illegal, unless owners apply for an exemption.
AI is an inevitable part of technological innovation and advancement. But how can it be incorporated into the veterinary profession? And how welcome will it be?. At London Vet Show in November, vet and academic Henry Yoo urged veterinary professionals to engage with artificial intelligence (AI) to close the growing divide between the industry and other sectors.
The VDS are a mutual insurance company run by experienced veterinary surgeons on behalf of the veterinary profession, which reflects the needs of the modern veterinary professional. Thus giving peace of mind to both the Veterinary Surgeon and to the Veterinary Practice
Getting the work life balance right as a Vet: Working as Veterinary Surgeon and Veterinary Nurse post Covid. In this article we will be discussing how attitudes have changed in the Veterinary profession to flexible working hours since lockdown and Covid, and the ideological pursuit of a happy and productive work life balance.
Working as a Virtual Territory manager. If you are a Veterinary nurse who is looking for a change of direction this post might be for you. With RVN jobs in high demand and the pressure of veterinary nursing frustrating some, industry offers an alternative. We are regularly recruiting vet nurses for pharmaceutical companies to work as a virtual territory manager. Pre Covid this was always head office based, since then it has been opened up to home working which has removed the geographical barrier to entry. Can you be a vet nurse and be home based?. Virtual territory managers work for a specific client and will receive detailed training in order to provide advice and support. You may be covering nutrition, arthritis, weight management, oncology drugs, among many others. Chances are you will then be given an account to manage covering a region or area in the UK . Practices can call and email you with queries, seeking specific product advice as and where required. In addition, you may well be giving product demonstrations online to veterinary surgeons and other vet nurses using the products. Traditionally you needed to be a mobile to be a territory manager, not any more….
In the last 10 years Locum Vet Nurse jobs have become better paid. They are more frequent in their regularity and now form an essential part of the UK Veterinary profession. It is an excellent option for vet nurses who are looking for diversity in their work. Traditionally it was used as a stop gap between permanent positions. RVN’s would locum for a few weeks while they were waiting for their new permanent veterinary job to start.
Statistics from the Voice of the Veterinary Profession Autumn 2023 survey, held by the BVA (British Veterinary Association), indicate that 26% of vets (1 in 4) feel that people welfare management in their workplace is ‘not very good’ or terrible’. “Whether you’re an employee, an employer or a manager we all want to ensure that our workplaces have clear and effective structures and support in place to ensure that everyone is treated fairly and respectfully,
The CMA is launching a formal investigation into the UK Veterinary sector to help save what is left of a monopoly dominated market. This comes late in the day for many people. After an initial review of the UK vets market raised multiple concerns. The BBC, Sky News and the Guardian have all reported on the issue this year. Mass complaints and frustrations from pet owners about price hikes.
On 4 December 2023 the UK’s Home Secretary, James Cleverly, announced upcoming changes to visa rules. These are expected to come into effect in Spring 2024. We’ve previously reported on visa requirements for the veterinary profession.
If you’ve come to the UK to study as a Veterinary Surgeon and want stay her and work afterwards you’re going to need a VISA. Let’ explain how:. The UK Graduate Visa, also known as the Post-Study Work Visa, is a new visa route that allows international students to stay and work in the UK for up to two years after they graduate. This visa is available to students who have completed a degree at an approved UK university or higher education provider.
It’s been over 2 years now since Brexit, which has had a big impact on the UK Veterinary profession. UK Visas for vet surgeons are still a grey area. Prior to this Britians Vet jobs were open to all European Vets and Nurses. It was so easy for locums to come to the UK, work for a few weeks/months and then fly home. Or work in longer term / permanent veterinary roles to suit. Post Brexit the average cost for a work VISA is £7000 making it a far more expensive and difficult option for people weanting to come here to work. This has impacted the availabilty of vets in the UK leading to increased daily rates and veterinary practices struggling to cover staff shortages. See our previous article here for more information:
You can use this as a resource for pre-submission checks on non UK/Ireland nationals. Firstly, check the Home office website to see whether you need a VISA in the first place:. https://www.gov.uk/apply-to-come-to-the-uk