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Finding your feet at work after life at university
- 15 Jan 2025
VetPartners has programmes designed to provide support, skills and knowledge to allow new graduates to develop after the daunting transition to practice work. Luke Harris, a newly qualified vet surgeon, tells us how he is finding his first role…
Duo commits to helping steer next generation of young vets
- 13 Jan 2025
Starting out in veterinary practice is exciting, but can also be challenging. Keen to pass on their own learnings, JOANNA DAVIES and JANET BAIN co-founded The Vet Graduate to help guide newcomers in their early days in the profession – with well-being at the forefront.
Every day is different: my first months as vet have flown by
- 27 Aug 2024
Earlier this year, Matthew Harden shared his story with Vet Times about graduating from the University of Surrey and starting work at employee-owned Kent veterinary group, Pennard Vets. He now shares whether the job is living up to expectations.
Stepping into the work world after vet school graduation
- 4 Jun 2024
Newly qualified vet Matthew Harden, who graduated from the University of Surrey last summer, shares his story so far as he starts work at employee-owned Pennard Vets, Kent.
Referral veterinary nursing: getting your foot in the door
- 1 Apr 2024
Newly graduated Morgan Bennett BSc(Hons), RVN, reflects on her first months as a VN.
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Making the most of veterinary student life
- 26 Mar 2024
Fergal McDermott shares his insights and reflections as he looks back at the things he wishes he had known while he was studying.
Celebrating my first milestone in practice
- 23 Jan 2024
University of Liverpool School of Veterinary Science 2022 graduate Georgia Robb celebrated her first anniversary working at Pennard Vets’ Sevenoaks practice. Here, she looks back on 12 months in her dream job, revealing the highs and lows that came along with it.
My autism diagnosis was not end of world – just start of a new one
- 3 Oct 2023
Laur Charleston, who has gained a place to study veterinary medicine at the University of Lancashire, shares her inspiring story.
Graduate vet’s reflections as she takes to stage in operating theatre
- 21 Aug 2023
In her latest update on life after graduating from the University of Liverpool and starting work at Pennard Vets’ Sevenoaks practice, GEORGIA ROBB – now with six months under her belt – reveals the anxiety and apprehension, along with the satisfaction and pleasure, that comes from regularly performing surgery.
My ‘accidental’ vet sector move
- 4 May 2023
In another in our series from veterinary professionals about why they love their job, SIOBHAN PARK, practice director at Barton Veterinary Hospital, tells her story.
Reflections of first job in practice
- 2 May 2023
In VT52.51 last year, GEORGIA ROBB revealed the fears, anticipation and excitement she felt about starting her dream job after graduating from the University of Liverpool School of Veterinary Science in 2022 and qualifying as a veterinary surgeon. Here, she tells us about her first few months working at Pennard Vets’ Sevenoaks practice in Kent, and her new life in this role...
‘I’m not sure I’d change too much’: Lorna’s journey to practice owner
- 14 Mar 2023
Continuing the series we ran throughout February showcasing positive stories of veterinary professionals’ experiences and love for what they do, LORNA CLARK BVetMed, BA, MRCVS, recounts the road she’s taken from RVC student to east midlands clinic boss.
Pride at being part of ‘team sport’ profession
- 7 Mar 2023
It might have been a journey of twists, turns and the odd wobble, but JENNIFER PENMAN, head vet at CVS’ 3 Mile Vets and Albavet Veterinary Surgeons, couldn’t be happier at work – especially if she’s a scalpel in hand.
‘Excitement and achievement’ in a job where no two days are the same
- 7 Mar 2023
With a quarter century under her belt at Donnachie and Townley in Staffordshire, RVN JO WALDRON clearly loves animals – but she’s equally passionate about mentoring the next crop of veterinary nurses, as she explains in this latest career profile for February.
‘Becoming a vet has been my dream ever since I was a little girl’
- 6 Mar 2023
She’s never thought of any other profession, and with an MSci in bioveterinary science under her belt, soon-to-be University of Nottingham student REBECCA HANDS explains what she’s looking forward to.
Passion for animal welfare fuelled vet nurse’s journey into profession
- 10 Feb 2023
Working initially as a volunteer while full-time in the hospitality sector, senior RVN at Springfield Veterinary Group ASHLEIGH CHRISTIAN has gone on to develop many personal working interests.
Happy accidents and sliding door moments help shape loved career
- 10 Feb 2023
An affinity for animals and an interest in biology may have been a starting point, but vet GERRY POLTON’s journey to pioneering oncology specialist was not deliberate. North Downs Specialist Referrals’ new hospital director shares the story of how he has reached this stage of his career…
The problem with EMS: a student’s perspective on what must change
- 7 Feb 2023
The general consensus is that the extramural studies process must be reformed. University of Bristol student Megan Anley BSc, BMedSc(Hons), shares her views on how it could be improved.
Graduating from vet school: what’s next?
- 4 Jan 2023
Newly qualified veterinarian GEORGIA ROBB explains why she set her sights on becoming a vet almost 10 years ago, and what it’s like to have achieved her dream, as she starts her new job at Pennard Vets’ Sevenoaks practice.
Stress, strains, dreams and opportunities
- 23 Nov 2022
Lecturer CLAIRE MORRIS BSc(Hons), RVN shares some advice for new vets finding their feet in practice.
