Residency in Veterinary Nutrition available in Nantes, France

Oniris, the National College of Veterinary Medicine and Food Engineering Nantes-Atlantic, is seeking applicants for formal training in Veterinary Nutrition.

The training program will comply with the standards set forth by the European College of Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition (ECVCN) residency training requirements, so as to prepare the candidate for the board certification exam in Veterinary Nutrition (Companion animal track) during a two and a half or three year program depending on the qualifications of the successful applicant.

For more details download the application guide.

Comprehensive two day course for students and graduates considering a career in the UK

The British Veterinary Association (BVA), the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and the Veterinary Defence Society (VDS) are joining up to help overseas vets with a comprehensive two day course aimed at providing them with the necessary information and support needed to practice as a veterinary surgeon in the UK.

The ‘Introduction to the UK veterinary profession – an essential CPD course for overseas vets’ is aimed at overseas vets in their first two years in the UK and those considering working there.

For more information visit the BVA.

How similar is being a vet to being a pediatric doctor?

It sounds ridiculous, but working with pets and small children can often be quite a similar experience. Knowing how to deal with patients that can’t speak or react, and dealing with their carers, can place vets and pediatricians in similar positions.

The Learning Vet has an interesting piece examining where the two professions differ.

We received a promotional copy of With the SAS and Other Animals which Glen Cousquer BSc (Hons), BVM&S, CertZooMed, MRCVS kindly reviewed for us

“With the SAS and other animals” provides a fascinating account of a young, Royal Army Veterinary Corps officer’s, six-month tour of duty in the Sultanate of Oman. The significance of this, somewhat unusual, attachment emerges through the author’s biographical account of his contribution to the Dhofar War. The account is colourful, vivid and entertaining, bringing to life the many challenges of this fine example of a “Hearts and Minds” operation.

Andrew Higgin’s account of his experiences as the last of the British Army Training Team’s vets in Dhofar is fascinating on a number of levels. Firstly, it will be of interest to veterinary professionals who have worked and travelled in the developing world. It will be particularly inspiring to young vets in their first year or two of practice, who are wondering where their new qualification, skills and training can take them.

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BVA partners with RVC CPD for clinical courses to fill career gaps

The courses are designed for graduates who have just left vet school and are looking to focus on a specific discipline in veterinary practice. Courses include farm animal practice, emergency care, internal medicine, dermatology and ophthalmology.

Courses will be held from April to September 2012 at the British Veterinary Association in London. BVA members receive a 45% discount.

For prices, booking information and full details visit the BVA site.

Tough courses, debt and corporate pressure?

The veterinary profession is very much represented by the corporations that operate within it. Brands and logos are commonplace in practices and congresses, but to what extent do they influence students and the decisions they make?

Eric Barchas DVM has written a fascinating piece on Dogster on when corporate involvement compromises veterinary integrity.

Free app makes finding or posting animal health sector jobs a breeze

The app is specifically designed for applicants and employers in animal health, agricultural, equine and pet sectors. Using the app is easy and allows you to have relevant vacancies sent to you as they’re posted or even share them with other people.

The new app can be accessed from any iPhone, iPad or iPod and is available via the iTunes store.

Visit Noble Futures for more information.

BVA partners with London Vet Show to provide Careers Fair

The BVA will be providing an exclusive Careers Fair to BVA members at the London Vet Show on 24-25th November. The Fair is ideal for last year-students and graduates. BVA members also receive a 10% discount on the entrance fee.

The London Vet Show is an exciting conference with a lot of opportunities for students and graduates. If you’re attending please stop by our pod at Stand P35.

Vet Record launches Vet Record Careers app for iPhone

Vet Record Careers has been developed by BMJ Group to make finding a new job that much easier. Up-to-date information is sent to your iPhone directly, allowing you to quickly search through thousands of positions as they open up.

The app can be downloaded for free from the iTunes App Store. If you own an iPhone (and who doesn’t these days!) and are looking for a new job, the Vet Record Careers app will be of great help.

What’s it like doing part-time work while studying, and how can you go about finding a part-time job that benefits your career?

Seaholm High School Student Voice have published a series of reports from students that work part time, including a student who works part-time at a veterinary hospital.

The full list includes information on pay, hours and what each student actually does in the workplace.