A Beginner's Guide to Being a Vet!
An essential CPD course for all new graduates!
Do you have a job yet?
Do you feel ready to hit the ground running and start practicing from day o
ne now you are qualified?
If not or you just want to give yourself the very best chance of landing your dream job then read on...
The veterinary jobs market is more competitive than ever and unfortunately employers expectations of the abilities of new graduates are going up and up.
When I qualified I know that I personally lacked some really basic knowledge that would have made my first few months in practice SOOOO much easier, and I wasn't alone with most of my friends feeling the same. That's why I have put together this really helpful two-day CPD (Continued Professional Development) course aimed at all new graduates.
Having regularly mentored vet students from most of the UK vet schools I know that although the standard of teaching is very high there is still a huge gap in your knowledge between what you need to pass finals and what you need to know to appear professional and knowledgeable on day one! It's no good coming top in finals if you look like an idiot on day one because you didn't know what flea treatment to give "Tiddles" or not knowing what antibiotic to use for joint ill or what the detection time is for Danilon in the racehorse that you just accidentally "doped".
A recent survey of practicing vets concluded "the skills of the recent graduate are in need of improvement"1
In just 1 day (or 2 days if you are going into mixed practice) we will try to fill the huge void between what you learned at vet school and what you need to start work on day one and make you much more attractive to employers!
Day 1: Saturday 8th August
A Beginner's Guide to Small Animal Practice
Just £75 for VetGrad.co.uk members (£100 non-members)
How I Treat... A practical guide to common conditions and treatment protocols
How To... "Tips and tricks" for common surgical procedures
Names and doses of common drugs that you will need on DAY ONE!
"Tips an tricks" for common clinical procedures
If only I knew that... Answers to those awkward questions owners ask
How to get the job you want - CV and careers advice and meet employers
Day 2: Sunday 9th August
A Beginner's Guide to Farm Animal & Equine Practice
Just £75 for VetGrad.co.uk members (£100 non-members)
How I Treat... A practical guide to common conditions and treatment protocols
How To... "Tips and tricks" for common procedures including calvings, nerve blocks
and how to do a caesarian on your own!
Names and doses of common drugs that you will need on DAY ONE!
The drugs you MUST NOT use!
If only I knew that... Answers to those awkward questions owners/farmers ask
How to get the job you want - CV and careers advice and meet employers
Register for BOTH DAYS for just £110 for VetGrad.co.uk members (£150 non-members) if you might work in mixed practice. This really is fantastic value as most CPD courses for vets are around £300/day!
Please BOOK NOW as places are limited
Please SIGN IN to VetGrad before booking to secure your discount
I know cash is tight before you start work so I have arranged some great deals on accommodation from just £10/night. We would encourage people to camp at a really nice local farm for just £10/night but if you need mod-cons like straighteners then B&B accommodation is available locally from just £20/night.
Location: Ivybridge, Devon just off the A38 Devon Express Way and just a few minutes from Ivybridge train station. Free transport is available from Exeter airp
