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​In a permanent Veterinary Surgeon or Veterinary nurse role? Is it time for a change?

​In a permanent Veterinary Surgeon or Veterinary nurse role? Is it time for a change?

In a permanent Veterinary Surgeon or Veterinary nurse role? Is it time for a change?One aspect of veterinary professionals looking to move on is the lack of choices in permanent opportunities such as:Having little choice / control or autonomy etcFlexibility in days / hours you wish not to work – Huge topic of late.Time off, more holidays, more time with family etc.Advancement, career development opportunities.Lack of training all round especially management level.Ease to avoid toxic cultures, bad management, bullying, HR issues, politics etc.Financial benefits - Ultimately, we all have life, family, bills to pay for etc.Those who are feeling trapped / becoming disillusioned or are feel un-empowered.So many more factors which, we all know can lead to other issues.Other….... Read more →
A guide for Vet and Vet Nurse Locums

A guide for Vet and Vet Nurse Locums

Did you know there is still a lot of negativity towards locums, “they are only doing it for the money or “they want the easier life” or “they don’t have to take any responsibility or work the unsociable hours”. The reality is that over recent years the veterinary market has seen more and more vets opt for locum work oppose to having a permanent role and there are now 1000’s of Vets and RVN’s who are choosing the locum path. But nowadays being a locum is seen by many as a career choice or a supplement to a permanent position.... Read more →
Gender Pay Gap - BBC and BVA

Gender Pay Gap - BBC and BVA

What is the gender pay gap in UK?A gender pay gap of 9.4%, which is the national average, means that the average woman at a company earns 91p for each £1 earned by the average man. The median gender pay reflects differences in how much men and women are paid in an organisation regardless of their job titles.The gender pay gap (31.2%) is the equivalent of 114 days, meaning women work for free for nearly a third of the year until Sunday 23 April 2023. TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak said: “Working women deserve equal pay. But at current rates of progress, it will take more than 20 years to close the gender pay gap.... Read more →
Recruitment Consultant Jobs - Work for Vet Seekers

Recruitment Consultant Jobs - Work for Vet Seekers

Recruitment Consultant Are you looking for a career or you next role in recruitment? Do you have a proven track record in Sales or Recruitment? Maybe you have not felt supported during the recent months or within your career? Looking for a new challenge, perhaps more flexibility, autonomy or just recognition? If yes then this could be the right role for you! Tell us what you are looking for, we can adapt! Let's have a chat! ... Read more →
Veterinary Locum Guide for Vet Nurses (RVN's)

Veterinary Locum Guide for Vet Nurses (RVN's)

Are you currently working or thinking about becoming a locum Vet Nurse? This is a complete guide to help you in make your decision to leap into veterinary nurse locum life, which is a very appealing option for vet nurses these days. There are many factors to consider such as skillset and experience along with location, travel, accommodation, responsibility, current market conditions and locum payment methods e.g., Umbrella, PAYE, bank contract, Ltd (PSC’s), self-employed - sole trader, general costs and so on... Every locum has a different reason why he or she made the choice, but it is rarely purely financial…. ... Read more →
Veterinary Locum Guide for Locum Vets

Veterinary Locum Guide for Locum Vets

How to become a locum vet in the UK?Are you currently working or thinking about becoming a locum vet? This is a complete guide to help you in make your decision to leap into veterinary locum life which isa very appealing option for vets and nurses these days. There are many factors to consider such as skillset and experience along with location, travel, accommodation, responsibility, current market conditions and locum payment methods e.g., Umbrella, PAYE, bank contract, Ltd (PSC’s), self-employed - sole trader, general costs and so on...What should I be charging as a locum vet in the UK? This is a question we hear on a daily basis at Vet Seekers. You don’t want to sell yourself short or out price yourself out of the market (please do take on board the above group rate caps). It’s a pretty good time to be a Locum right now with the current veterinary market conditions which is not going to change anytime soon with the national shortage of veterinary professionals, so locums are in incredibly high demand in a very buoyant market.Every locum has a different reason why he or she made the choice, but it is rarely purely financial….... Read more →
Burnout

Burnout

Burnout is the state in which a person feels emotionally, physically and mentally exhausted due to various factors in their work environment, such as a heavy workload, long work hours and a toxic culture. When suffering from burnout, workers often experience chronic stress and a sense of being overworked.... Read more →