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? Here are a few great places to start…

Even this early in your career, you already know that being a Veterinary Nurse or Vet Technician is a very rewarding career. We also know it is not an easy job. The hours are often irregular. Continuing Education continues relentlessly. There are days when you don’t have any appointments for a while and you can take a moment to think and plan; then you have several patients walking in at once plus an inbound emergency on the way. There are days when you bounce out on time and days where you stay hours after you close the hospital doors to “just make sure”…and as your experience grows, you also start to grow your own insights and tips that you share with the next generation of Nurses and Technicians. So, we asked a variety of Vet Nurses and Techs from around the world what they wish they had known on Day 1, Week 1…and from the practical to the tactical to the philosophical, here are their answers…

We asked some of the leading Vet Nurses around the world who have achieved personal, professional and financial success, what are some of the key steps for you to consider – it may come as a surprise to you, but the very best specialist Vet Nurses or Technicians earn a six-figure income. Here are 9 essential steps to put you on a similar trajectory…

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?

Not Getting Enough Applicants For Your Job Ad? You know how important it is to have a great team for your veterinary practice. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to put together a compelling story and prompt an immediate response that will help bring in the staff you need for your practice. You’ve put out job […]

Successfully completing your studies and practical skills placements and gaining your Certification is a great first step toward a career as a Vet Nurse or Vet Technician. Putting your newly acquired skills to work in an entry-level job is the next step.

As an aspiring Vet Nurse or Vet Technician, you should already know that the biggest challenge facing you in gaining your certification is not about passing your exams, it is in securing the practical skills hours you need. And it isn’t easy. So, to help you on your journey, we reached out and asked Vet […]