Overview of the Veterinary Market: Our Vet Seekers founder David Maclellan who started in the veterinary space back in 2008, has seen tremendous change to date with the ownership of independent practices accounting for around 89% of the UK veterinary industry, which then fell to approximately 45% by 2021. Currently there is just short of 8000 veterinary service providers here in the UK and Pet ownership is increasing year on year. Despite economic factors the veterinary services projected revenue is looking to grow at a compound annual rate of 4.7% to £6 billion over the next year....
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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…....
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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....
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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….
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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…....
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At the January meeting of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Council, members approved a pathway for registered veterinary nurses (RVNs) to become Assessors for the Practice Standards Scheme (PSS) and also approved a new Equine Emergency Services Clinic accreditation....
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The impact on COVID-19 has brought a lot of changes to the Veterinary Industry by creating challenges in how practices operate daily, perform treatments, deal with emergencies, and adhere to social distancing measures. Unfortunately, the impact of COVID-19 also led to a huge change in the veterinary recruitment market....
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Vet Seekers welcomes all applications from qualified Veterinary Surgeons and Nurses of all nationalities.We have worked with 1000's of overseas Vets and Nurses, both EU members and non-EU members. With over 20 years' experience in the Veterinary Recruitment sector alone, we are experts in sourcing the right role for you to be able to develop your veterinary career here in the UK.Essential check list:Right to work in the UK – Please check your eligibility to work in the UK with the Visa's & Immigration office: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigrationOnly veterinary surgeons registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons can practice veterinary in the UK. To find out if you are eligible for registration and how to register with the RCVS please visit: https://www.rcvs.org.uk/registration/Sponsorship Visa Permits – We do work with a number of UK veterinary practices that can offer a Tier 2 approved working, paid placement (as long as you are eligible to register with the RCVS above)....
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Vet Seekers specialise in providing a full bespoke confidential service for locum & permanent veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses (RVN’s) and support staff at all levels across the UK and Overseas. We are specialist recruiters with over 20 years proven success in the veterinary industry and we have helped 1000’s of candidates find suitable positions....
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