Vetlink Employment Service Blog
Vetlink is an Australian based specialist recruitment agency for the veterinary industry.
What comes to mind when you think of New Zealand? Bungee jumping, jet boating and other adventure sports, lush green pastures dotted with sheep, or spectacular snow-capped mountains straight out of The Lord of the Rings? Tourist brochure cliché or not, they are all common experiences for visitors to New Zealand. Despite its relatively small [...]
In the third instalment of our series on mental health, we examine the relationship between sleep and mental health, and provide some practical tips for improving your sleep and managing your stress levels. Getting enough sleep Sleep is essential for good health – both physical and mental. In addition to repairing your body, it provides [...]
What are your plans for Boxing Day this year? How does a seat in the grandstand of the world-famous Melbourne Cricket Ground sound? You could have a cold beer in hand and the sun on your back, watching the opening ball of the traditional Boxing Day test match. Cricket not your thing? Perhaps you’d prefer [...]
Locum rates for vets working in the UK have increased over the last 12 months. This increase and the recent decline of the Australia dollar against the British pound makes working in the UK very attractive. So how much can an Aussie vet expect to earn in the UK?
Last time, we raised the issue of mental health concerns within the veterinary profession and discussed the role of a good support network in maintaining a healthy mindset. This week, we focus on the importance of avoiding isolation, maintaining a balance between work and the rest of your life, and the value of gratitude. Avoiding [...]
Veterinary science can be a fantastic career – it’s challenging, rewarding and rarely dull. But there’s no escaping the fact it can be stressful at times, too. Stress is a normal and unavoidable part of life, and a degree of stress in our lives can actually be helpful. After all, stress is what drives us [...]
