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๐ŸŽ“ From Vet School to First Job: Your Step-by-Step Guide

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You've dodged a nervous Labrador's drool, wrestled a tablet into a very uncooperative cat, and somehow still have your dignity intact. You've earned a breather to explore this week's Veterinary Stories, News Snip-Pets, and Jobs. And as always...please take care of yourself; you deserve it, and if you can, someone else too ๐Ÿค—

๐Ÿ“ฐ Story Of The Week

๐ŸŽ“ From Vet School to First Job: Your Step-by-Step Guide

Your clinical skills are ready. But securing your first job uses a completely different toolkit, and most vet programs barely cover it. When should you start looking? How do you stand out as a new grad? What do you say when they ask about salary? The answers are simpler than you'd expect, but getting them right means the difference between stressful and starting next week...

๐Ÿฉบ Job Of The Week

Lead Veterinarian

  • Lobelville ๐Ÿ”น TN ๐Ÿ”น USA

  • Let your passion for four legged creatures & the people who care for them shine

  • Lead with genuine clinical freedom in a highly supportive environment

  • Enjoy the prospect of genuine work-life balance in an ideal lifestyle location

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๐Ÿฉบ USA + Canada Featured Jobs

Equine Veterinarian

  • Concord ๐Ÿ”น MA ๐Ÿ”น USA

  • Engaged clients who value your expertise & see you as part of their team

  • True teamwork with regular rounds, constant communication, genuine collaboration

  • Sustainable practice with work-life balance that's actually real, not just talk

Urgent Care Veterinarian

  • New Braunfels ๐Ÿ”น TX ๐Ÿ”น USA

  • Enjoy complete medical autonomy - no micromanagement, no rigid protocols

  • Privately owned, team-first culture with experienced DVM colleagues

  • 3-day work week with flexible scheduling for real work-life balance

Emergency Veterinarian

  • Bakersfield ๐Ÿ”น CA ๐Ÿ”น USA

  • Let your passion for pets and best practice Emergency Veterinary Care shine

  • Join our welcoming, capable and highly talented ECC team

  • Great team dynamic with leadership closely attuned to work-life balance

Small Animal Veterinarian

  • Nashville ๐Ÿ”น TN ๐Ÿ”น USA

  • Enjoy providing best-practice veterinary care, balancing medicine with mission

  • Join our high-functioning, supportive team who genuinely have each otherโ€™s backs

  • Live and work in one of the most welcoming, energetic cities in the US

๐Ÿ“ฐ More Storiesโ€ฆ

โœ๏ธ How To Write The Perfect Veterinary Job Ad

In a thriving veterinary practice, writing a job ad isn't something you do often. But when you do, today you're competing against hundreds of other practices vying for the same small pool of talented vets and nurses. Most ads read the same: busy practice, "we're like family," equipment list. What's missing? The leadership, the team, the culture...yet that's the story candidates actually want to hear. Here's your step-by-step guide...

๐ŸŽ“ How a New VPA Role Could Reshape Your Vet Career Path

The traditional path to veterinary practice is long and demanding, leaving many aspiring professionals seeking alternatives. A groundbreaking new Master's program is creating a mid-level Veterinary Professional Associate role, designed to expand care access and offer a fresh career trajectory. Discover how this innovative pathway could work...

๐Ÿ“‰ Vet School Funding Shift: How New Loan Caps Impact Your Future

Aspiring veterinarians face a daunting financial landscape, with rising education costs and new federal loan limits creating significant funding gaps. A new initiative now offers crucial insights, mapping out school-specific costs to reveal where federal aid might fall short. Discover how these shifts could impact your financial planning...

Lead Veterinarian

  • Cleveland ๐Ÿ”น QLD ๐Ÿ”น Australia

  • Join a vibrant, collaborative team that truly cares for pets and each other

  • Enjoy a diverse caseload and high clinical standards in a supportive setting

  • Thrive with supportive leadership that values your well-being and career growth

Companion Animal Veterinarian

  • Bunbury ๐Ÿ”น WA ๐Ÿ”น Australia

  • Thrive in a modern, well-equipped clinic with a close-knit, supportive culture

  • Enjoy a true work-life balance with a four-day work week and zero on-call duties

  • Swap the drizzle for dolphins and 300+ days of annual sunshine in the Southwest

Head Veterinarian

  • Gold Coast ๐Ÿ”น QLD ๐Ÿ”น Australia

  • Lead a passionate team in a purpose-built clinic on the sunny Gold Coast

  • Enjoy a flexible schedule with no after-hours, Sundays, or public holidays

  • Master leadership with dedicated business mentorship and unlimited development

ECC Specialist

  • Melbourne ๐Ÿ”น VIC ๐Ÿ”น Australia

  • Be challenged, in a good way, in a collaborative and encouraging workplace

  • Exposure to a wide variety of interesting medical and surgical cases

  • A dynamic, fast paced, satisfying and supportive team environment

News Snip-Pets Worth Your Time...

๐Ÿ“Š Demand for veterinarians remains high, yet applications are lower than two years ago, signaling a growing talent supply gap in medical fields. It is a shift.

๐Ÿค– Most veterinary professionals have minimal AI training, but express positive attitudes and strong interest in its adoption for diagnostic imaging today.

๐Ÿค Inclusivity and belonging must be intentional and foundational in veterinary medicine, improving loyalty, engagement, and retention despite the fast pace.

โœ… AI tools in veterinary medicine require thoughtful verification to safeguard against errors and ensure responsible adoption in clinical workflows. It is vital.

๐Ÿš€ Opening a new veterinary practice is inherently challenging, requiring owners to adapt, learn, and build trust within their team to navigate roadblocks now.

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โš•๏ธ Addressing the high turnover among vet techs requires better educational opportunities, leadership training, and stronger support systems for retention.

โš–๏ธ The call for modernizing the 60-year-old Veterinary Surgeons Act aims to better reflect current professional realities and future needs for all of us today.

๐ŸŽ A record $120 million gift, the largest ever in veterinary medicine, will advance comparative medicine and expand training for future veterinarians. It is big.

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๐Ÿฉบ UK + Europe + Global Featured Jobs

Veterinary Surgeon

  • Caversham ๐Ÿ”น England ๐Ÿ”น UK

  • Join a warm, collaborative team where professionalism and friendliness thrive.

  • Practice high-quality medicine with a diverse caseload and certificate support.

  • Enjoy genuine work-life balance with flexible, part-time or term-time options.

Senior Veterinary Surgeon

  • Barnet ๐Ÿ”น England ๐Ÿ”น UK

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing ECC team to excellence

  • Drive clinical standards with protected time for leadership

  • Enjoy a balanced roster with maximum three consecutive nights

ECC Veterinary Surgeon

  • Birmingham ๐Ÿ”น England ๐Ÿ”น UK

  • A dynamic, fast paced, satisfying and supportive team environment

  • Be challenged, in a good way, in a collaborative and encouraging workplace

  • Great team dynamic with leadership closely attuned to work-life balance

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

  • Lanark ๐Ÿ”น Scotland ๐Ÿ”น UK

  • Join a multi-award-winning team voted one of Scotland's top ten best workplaces.

  • Practice high quality medicine with a diverse caseload and modern equipment.

  • Enjoy a rare 1 in 11 on call rotation for a genuine work life balance.

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