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In the current talent recruitment-challenged world of veterinary medicine, retaining top talent is crucial. As the saying goes, “To excel in patient care, you must first excel in employee care.” Too often, veterinary practices wait until a valued veterinarian, nurse or technician leaves before seeking feedback on their experience. But why wait until they’re out the door? Enter the concept of “stay interviews”…

We get it – working as a veterinary professional is more than just a job for you. It’s a calling. A 2020 study found that 85% of veterinary professionals derive their job satisfaction, not from your paycheck, but from the impact you make on both animal and human lives. But what happens when that calling starts to feel like a burden…

Many veterinary professionals – Vets, Nurses, Techs, and more – used to dream of spending anywhere from a couple of weeks to a year or two traveling the world, working with animals and locals, as a practicing veterinary practitioner…and then COVID came along. However, with the world now returning to some semblance of normal and courtesy of being on the receiving end of a few jabs for a change, traveling internationally and caring for animals as a veterinary professional can now be returned to your bucket list. Given that it will take a little more planning time than in the pre-COVID days, it’s time to refresh your research and start exploring the options once more. So, here are five ways to still fulfill your sense of wanderlust while keeping your veterinary skills at their sharpest…

Switching to locum relief work can act as a tonic against the strains that come with traditional permanent veterinary roles, providing veterinary professionals like you with the chance to engage in the clinical tasks they love with more freedom. A growing number of vets, nurses, and vet techs are considering transitioning to locum work, attracted by the promise of financial gains and a flexible lifestyle. If you’re contemplating stepping into the locum relief world, explore our handy guide on securing a “Stress-Free, Fear-Free” locum relief lifestyle…

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Being a Veterinary Technician or Nurse isn’t just a job – it’s a calling. You stand on the front lines of veterinary care, your passion and dedication shining through in every patient you treat. Your role is indispensable; your compassion and knowledge are the lifeblood of every practice. While the personal rewards of this profession are immeasurable, we can’t ignore the financial realities of living in an increasingly expensive world. It’s only when you ascend the career ladder that your income begins to align with your lifestyle, providing that much-needed buffer for life’s unexpected expenses – from car repairs to family support, or even that dream vacation. To help you navigate this journey, we’ve tapped into the wisdom of leading Vet Nurses and Technicians from around the globe. These are professionals who’ve accelerated their careers and have achieved personal and professional satisfaction, and financial success. They’ve generously shared their insights on how to fast-track your career, and we’re excited to share these with you…

Given the generally recognized shortage of Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, and Vet Nurses globally, the task of reaching potential new team members in a way that compels them to apply has never been more critical. While focusing on adding skills and talent to your practice is essential, today, you must also “pitch” yourself and your practice to potential candidates and tell a captivating Story. An effective job ad, or Job Campaign as we prefer to describe it, is not just a job description and a list of equipment. Today it must be a carefully crafted Story aimed at attracting and engaging with the best candidates for your job. We developed our ideal Job Campaign structure based on a deep analysis of 1,000’s of Job Campaigns and what makes potential candidates click on an Apply Now button and what does not. We focused not purely on what content to include but also on the flow or the order of how that content, your job ad copy, should be structured. And so here is our step-by-step guide to creating the perfect Job Campaign…

See the best Veterinary Jobs News & Views of the week from around the globe, hand-selected by our Team here at VETERINARYmoda…

See the best Veterinary Jobs News and Views of the week from around the globe, hand-selected by our Team here at VETERINARYmoda…