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 [...]
Working Holiday – United Kingdom – Locum vet pay rates & more…
I was at a conference in Queensland recently and overheard a veterinarian talking about the United Kingdom. He said, “In the UK, there is God, then vets, then school teachers …” While this may be a slight exaggeration, it is true that vets are held in very high regard in the UK. Working in the [...]
Have you considered working in the UK?
For many years, it was customary for vets to work for about two years at home then re-locate to the UK for work, travel and play. Vets from Australia and New Zealand are still very popular in the UK, and there is a strong demand for vets with two or more years’ experience to fill locum [...]
Locum Vet Work in Australia
Have you thought about working as a locum? Locum work provides the opportunity to: Generate income between permanent positions; Travel and explore Australia; Support yourself during further study;
Dermatology Tips for the General Practitioner
I am a firm believer that dermatology and management of skin disease is the best aspect of veterinary medicine! Of course that may be because I’m a dermatologist…..
Have you considered specialising?
There is a shortage of small animal specialists in Australia in many disciplines including: Dermatology. Clinical Pathology. Small Animal Surgery. Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging.