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This Week | When you review as many job ads as we do, what people write, what they mean, and how it can be interpreted or misinterpreted can sometimes deliver some genuine LOL moments for our Community Team, plus are non-compete contract clauses finally on the way out? And, eight great reasons to retire early from your practice. Our weekly tailored list of Job Campaigns is here again for you, and when you get past those (if you can), our best links of the week are waiting, covering back-of-clinic design, a potential ban on cosmetic pet surgery, and dealing with industry reps. And remember, take care of yourself, and if you can, someone else too 🤗

🩺 Job Of The Week

Small Animal Veterinarian

Bedford PA USA - Join our established practice that has been a cornerstone in our community for over fifty years, delivering exceptional veterinary care. Engage with our team of passionate and skilled veterinary professionals armed with the resources to provide quality medicine and surgery. Enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance in a location and community that offers an ideal lifestyle, making every day rewarding both personally and professionally.

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🤣 Veterinary Job Ads: LOL Hidden Messages and Gems

In the world of veterinary job ads, crafting the perfect message or interpreting it can make all the difference. It’s not just about what is said; it’s also about what you mean about your practice or how you, as a candidate, interpret the words. Every day, our Community Team reviews each individual job ad and its content before it is published. While most do tell a good story, many do not – understandable because, in a well-run practice, writing a job ad is a rare occurrence. But the cliches do flow thick and fast some days.

This light-hearted guide explores the importance of using active language, avoiding cliches when creating job ads, and leaving the LOLs for Instagram and TikTok…

📝 Destination Pet Eliminates Noncompetes from Contracts

The decision to remove noncompetes aims to support individuals in pursuing their passion and prevent situations where professionals face legal battles or financial hardships due to such clauses. The company believes that noncompete clauses are “archaic” and can have devastating effects on employees. They emphasize creating a positive workplace culture that encourages veterinarians to stay rather than imposing restrictions that may drive them away.

⏰ Eight Great Reasons to Retire Early from Veterinary Practice

Most veterinary professionals practice for years before acquiring challenges that preclude our ability to fully embrace traditional practice. While most who encounter these common obstacles feel compelled to see their way through however they can, there are limits to what any of us should drive ourselves to endure.

📅 Creating Your Practice Social Media Calendar for 2024

In the digital age, establishing an active and strategic presence on social media has become a key way for veterinary hospitals to connect with pet owners, foster engagement, and showcase expertise. One invaluable tool in this realm is the social media content calendar, a blueprint that outlines and organizes content strategies, particularly leveraging pet-friendly days

At ElleVet, our goal is to use science to create the best possible CBD + CBDA product for pets and to create standards around using cannabinoids for animals. Our research is cutting-edge so that we can better understand our product, determine accurate dosing, and make the best possible product to help your client’s pets!

Veterinarian

Bloomington IL USA - We are a highly motivated team of animal health enthusiasts. Our team focuses on the health of our client's pets and our clients' educational needs. This is an opportunity to join a team of highly trained individuals and offer the best possible veterinary care to our loving clients and patients. We also offer educational advancement for personal areas of interest. Let your passion for pets and best practice veterinary care shine every day.

Veterinarian

Rochester NY USA - We are looking for someone who wants to be a part of a collaborative team, practice high-quality medicine, and who can deliver excellent veterinary care. Our ideal candidate is an experienced Veterinarian with at least 1-year in practice who can provide the surgical and general practice skills we are looking for. We are also open to mentoring new graduates with guidance and support from our talented team.

Board Certified Veterinary Surgeon

New York City NY USA - Working with us, you will have the opportunity to help animals in a way that drew you to the veterinary field in the first place. Given the expanse and nature of our work, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of cases in a high-paced, exciting and professional environment. The variety and volume of our patient caseload offers you the opportunity to work in a medically progressive veterinary practice.

Veterinarian

Stamford CT USA - Join our leading practice, where our legacy of excellence has been created through over 40 years of family ownership, a team of passionate and talented veterinary professionals, and our commitment to best-practice veterinary care. Thrive in a role where your expertise is truly valued, knowing that you will be well-supported, respected in the community, and enjoy genuine work-life balance in an ideal lifestyle location.

Remote Tele-Advice Veterinarian

Remote Any State USA - VetInsight is a TeleAdvice platform allowing Pet Parents to connect with Veterinarians. Thrive on the opportunity to educate Pet Parents and help them find in-person care in times of need. You will help Pet Parents with accurate, timely advice, from answering simple questions to assisting them with finding pet emergency care. Leverage your medical knowledge, experience, and expertise to deliver relevant, high-quality veterinary care.

Economic euthanasia of pets is on the rise nationally, especially in income-challenged communities. Imagine if you could help these families access resources that might save their pets’ lives.

Companion Animal Veterinarian

Auckland NZ - Are you seeking a flexible role within a leading independent companion animal group at our latest new practice? We pride ourselves on fitting our roles to each individual team member and then helping you excel in the next stage of your career! We focus on providing a highly collaborative environment that provides best-practice patient care. We are equally committed to work-life balance in an ideal lifestyle location.

Veterinarian

Central Coast NSW Australia - Join us in providing veterinary care focusing on the fear-free treatment of all animals, and in an ideal lifestyle location. We are committed to providing a positive and supportive team culture offering flexibility, a supportive learning environment and work-life balance across the entire veterinary team. Our appreciative client base is highly compliant and prepared to invest wisely in the well-being of their pets.

Veterinarian

Port Macquarie NSW Australia - Come live and work in the best part of Australia for a practice that cares for our staff equally as well as our clients. We are a progressive, busy practice that is fully equipped to work to the highest level but still focuses on staff health as our priority. We aim for a quality of life enjoyed by our team so that we can offer great veterinary care service to our clients and patients, and all in an ideal lifestyle environment.

Small Animal Veterinarian

Murgon QLD Australia - We are looking to welcome a like-minded Small Animal Veterinarian to join our team and enjoy an interesting and diverse case mix in a community that genuinely values and appreciates your skills. We have built a sound practice by providing friendly, affordable and compassionate veterinary care in our well-resourced practice. Join us in striving for clinical excellence in a fun and supportive environment.

Emergency Veterinarian

Adelaide SA Australia - Are you looking for Emergency work without the Emergency hours? This includes no weekends! We are looking for a Veterinarian who enjoys a varied caseload to look after our non-routine and emergency cases. You will be supported by a Clinical Leader to mentor you and help drive your continued professional development, a team of collaborative Veterinarians and highly skilled Veterinary nurses.

NEW - One-to-One Outreach by Veterinary Jobs Marketplace

Every Job Campaign - Classic, Double Stack, and Triple Stack - now includes One-to-One Outreach conducted by our Community Team, all experienced veterinary professionals. We use a little AI/Machine Learning magic to create a One-to-One Outreach Job Profile, identify a pool of matching potential candidates from our Candidate Relationship Management System, and then reach out to them individually, One-to-One…all this at no additional cost - still from only USD$240

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Greater Manchester UK - We currently have an exciting position open and are looking to hire a small animal Veterinary Surgeon. Here at Luc Van Dijck's, trust and communication are at the heart of our team, and you will experience genuine clinical freedom in a highly collaborative environment. Enjoy full case responsibility with expert guidance to ensure continuity of care and the opportunity to build on an already established client base.

Companion Animal Veterinarian

Auckland NZ - Join our close-knit, talented, and fun clinic team in an amazing location close to the beach! We focus on providing a highly collaborative environment that provides best-practice patient care. We are equally committed to work-life balance in an ideal lifestyle location. Our practice is part of a non-corporate, family-owned group practice who collaborate, share knowledge, and support each other.

Veterinary Surgeon

Greater London UK - We are a friendly, well-established practice in South London. We have a long history of providing exceptional patient/client care to our local community, and we are seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join us in our journey. We have a great team working atmosphere and a strong culture of empathy, growth, and collaboration! Experience genuine clinical freedom in a highly collaborative environment.

Veterinary Surgeon

Kent UK - We are looking for an experienced part-time or full-time Veterinary Surgeon to join our team. If you have a passion for clients and animals and for delivering compassionate customer care, then come join our friendly family. An interest in laparoscopy and minimally invasive surgery is encouraged but not essential. This is an ideal opportunity to provide best-practice clinical veterinary care in a highly collaborative team environment.

Lead Veterinary Surgeon

Greater London UK - An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Bloomsbury practice! We are reopening as a first opinion practice and require a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to drive us forward and make their mark! The role would suit a good all-rounder, or if you have a specific area of interest, you'll have the autonomy to influence the clinical direction of your practice. A growth-focused environment where your development is our priority.

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I have found that when you are deeply troubled, there are things you get from the silent devoted companionship of a pet that you can get from no other source.

Doris Day - Actress and Animal Welfare Advocate

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