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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!
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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Three ways to get free CPD
CPD, or Continuing Professional Development, is a mandatory requirement for veterinary surgeons in the UK. This means that there are specific CPD providers to try to provide veterinary training. CPD is a way for us vets to keep working on our skills and make sure we...
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Six tips to help you find placements in clinical practice as an overseas undergraduate
A lot of times, vet students from different countries think about spending some time in the UK as part of their studies. However, many will also struggle to be able to find the right placement for them… So let’s look at a few things you can do to help you out: ...
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Preparing the move to the UK – initial costs
Travelling to a new country is easier in this day and age than ever before, and more and more people are starting to live a “nomadic life” with the ability of working remotely with nothing but a laptop and a wireless internet connection. Yet, others travel to develop...
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Who are vet nurses?
Today we will focus on a professional that is a fundamental part of veterinary teams, which you may not be familiar with - as this is a fairly new role in other countries! Veterinary Nurses are part of the backbone of many veterinary clinics and you should...
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My Real Life Journey – Cécile: travelling and adventures
"My Real Life Journey" This week we meet with Cécile, who has been working in different countries and has found a business idea to support vets working in the UK. Hard work and lots of traveling Cécile is a French vet that has first visited the UK in...
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Five silly things that have happened to me in practice
After a bunch of consults, you end up seeing some interesting things, and sometimes some silly things. Many vets have some very entertaining stories about what has happened to them in clinical practice. I will share a few things that have happened to me - and I would...
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Three challenges that overseas vets face when working in the UK
Moving over to the UK to start a career is not an easy choice and is not suited for everyone. A lot of foreign vets spend a long time trying to decide whether the move is the best choice for them and always wonder about the challenges of the move. There are, however,...
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