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…
Vet Nurses & Technicians – Boost Your Career In 9 Steps
We asked some of the leading Vet Nurses and Veterinary Technicians 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. Boost your career with these 9 steps…
Veterinary Compassion Fatigue – What Is It & How To Manage It
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?
6 Tips for Securing Your Vet Nurse Trainee Practical Skills Hours
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…
Connecting Veterinary Professionals One Click At A Time
We created these regional Facebook and LinkedIn groups to help you share job opportunities, work availability and locum gigs in a more structured way – open to everyone, job seekers, employers and recruiters – feel free to join any Regional Group that may be of interest……
10 Great Things About Working with Small Animals
10 Great Things About Working with Small Animals For many people when they hear that you work with animals the first thing they say is, “Aww, you work with puppies and kitties all day?” We often cringe when we hear that, or laugh it off knowing our jobs are so much more that baby balls […]
