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Is a Wildlife Veterinary Career a Viable Option?
Source: U.S. National Archives After becoming a qualified veterinary scientist, you may be wondering if you can transition to wildlife veterinary positions. The additional training required, as well as other obstacles in the education process, dissuade many undergraduates from pursuing this dream. However, a wildlife veterinary career is a viable option for those with the…
Read MoreHow to Balance Your Personal Life With Being a Veterinarian
Source: Pixabay As a veterinary professional or student, you know that the job consumes a lot of time and energy. Your hours depend not only on your needs but on the clinic’s. Your evening meal may be at the mercy of a pet emergency or the day-to-day operational needs of your private practice. Since many…
Read More5 Things Students Should Know Before Graduating from Veterinary School
Source: Unsplash@lackingnothing Before graduating from veterinary school, students are filled with excitement. They know the destination of their professional life without necessarily knowing all the obstacles on the course. They know they love animals and treating them. They hope that will be enough. Fortunately, a love of animals is a wonderful trait for any budding…
Read MoreWhy You Should Consider Buying Your Own Veterinary Practice
Source: Pixabay According to Aristotle, excellence is a “habit,” not an “act.” His statement can be applied to an employee’s transition to becoming their own employer. Achieving great things in your veterinary practice should be based on the things you do regularly, rather than the things you do when your boss asks. By becoming your…
Read MoreWhat Is The Average Cost Of Starting Your Own Veterinary Practice
Starting a veterinary practice can be costly, and many factors come into play. What type of clinic it will be, where you want to open your practice and what’s required to be fully operational factors into the final cost. Meaning it’s challenging for anyone to figure out exactly what they’ll need before getting started. That’s…
Read MoreCorporate Owned Veterinarian Clinic versus Private Practice | IVPA
Corporate Owned Veterinary Clinic versus Private Practice As a veterinarian, you’re probably wondering what’s best for your career. In recent years, corporate-owned veterinary clinics are popping up more and more, leading to a rise in job prospects. But what if you want to work for yourself? Is it better to have your own private veterinary…
Read More7 Thoughtful Ways to Thank Your Veterinary Staff | Independent Veterinary Practitioners Association
Veterinarians, it is easy to take your staff for granted. You’re always busy taking care of animals and may not have much time left over to show your staff how much they mean to you. But this year, make some changes! Here are 7 ways veterinarians can thank their staff and create an environment where…
Read MoreExploring the Most Fulfilling Parts of Being a Veterinarian
Do you like working with animals? Then being a veterinarian can be one of the most rewarding professions for you! Not only do you get to help animals, but you also get to make a difference in your community! One of the best parts about being a veterinarian is that there are many different options…
Read MoreHow to Manage Vet School Debt
Most people come out of vet school with a considerable amount of debt. This can certainly have an impact on how you approach your career as well as your personal life. It’s important to get a handle on your vet school debt as soon as possible so that you can enjoy the benefits that your…
Read MorePreserving Your Mental Health in Vet Med
Becoming a veterinarian is a lifelong goal for those who go through the proper education and training. It’s a profession filled with loving and caring for your four-legged patients as well as their families. However, choosing to be a veterinarian certainly has its share of bad days. There will be patients that don’t get…
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