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In this section you will find articles with personal journeys, opinions and advice on a wide range of subjects related to living in the United Kingdom and also the work of a veterinary surgeon. If you don’t see something you’re interested in, feel free to contact me and let me know!
My Real Life Journey – Sara Gouveia: starting clinical and diversifying
"My Real Life Journey" This week we meet with Sara Gouveia, who came from Portugal to start a career in mixed practice in the UK and is also starting out her own website with her experiences in clinical practice. Looking for career satisfaction Sara is a...
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Characteristics of the veterinary profession in the UK
This article focuses on some of the things you will encounter as a veterinary professional in the UK, which you may not have been prepared for or thought about before moving over. This is because many of the topics we will cover are not easy to “learn about” when you...
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Common diseases you will deal with in older cats
This week we are focusing more on the clinical side of being a vet and since I’m a crazy cat lady, I thought I would write about some of the most common problems you will pick up when you are examining cats in the UK. I’m curious to hear if this is also what you find...
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Resilience – what is it and what can you do to get more of it?
“Resilience” is a word you may not have come across at all. It’s not a commonly used word, and possibly not in the particular context we will discuss on this article. However, recently “resilience” has become a buzzword in many areas, including veterinary practice. So...
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Struggles of working in clinical practice in the UK
It’s not all roses and rainbows… and each profession has their own problems, which are different in different countries. This is particularly noticeable if you have worked in your own country and then moved to the UK. Many things will be different, and you will enjoy...
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What about Brexit? Where we’re standing and what we know in April 2019
Alright, so at this time the UK should be out of the EU if things had gone according to plan. Things didn’t go according to plan. There are lots of debates in the UK because no one seems to agree with “the plan”. We are still waiting for the political game to...
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5 cultural aspects of British people
So this is not going to be the same everywhere, but there are certain aspects of British culture we may not be familiar with which will make us “look bad” without us realising it. Cultural differences account for one of the biggest challenges overseas vets have being...
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How to join a supporting peer network
So the title of this blog may be a bit confusing for you - what the heck am I talking about using all these “fancy” words??? Here’s the thing - when we come from a different country to live and work in the UK, we are going to face challenges, a lot of...
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5 myths about clinical practice in the UK
Many overseas vets have a bit of an idea about UK practice and that’s why so many of them want to practise veterinary medicine in the UK, even if temporarily. However, not all we think is true actually is true. There are some myths about UK practice that I would like...
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Running Puppy and Kitten Vaccination Appointments – Beyond the injection
Routine health checks and vaccinations for puppies and kittens is possibly one of the first things you will be doing when working in the UK. However, there is a lot more about these appointments than just getting a history and injecting the patient… and if you...
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Tips and tricks to help you find accommodation when you move to the UK
This is it - you are spending some time in the UK, either as a student or as a professional. Either way, you don’t plan on sleeping on the (very cold!) streets, but finding places to stay can be daunting (and expensive!). So on this article we’re going through a...
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Understanding Pet Health Schemes and Plans
This week we’re focusing on something you may never have come across back in your own country - health plans and schemes. Note we are not talking about pet insurance. Both pet insurance and pet plans often get owners confused and may also confuse you, which is why we...
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