We have previously written about the implications of the XL Bully ban for vet professionals, and how to navigate them. A vet who trained in Europe and has been working within the UK for some time, said they felt the new rules regarding the ban of the XL Bully breed constitute “abuse”: “I am extremely […]
In a recent development, the UK government has implemented a ban on XL Bully breeds. What does this mean for owners and vet professionals within the industry? How we work together to navigate this? In this article, we will cover: What help is there for owners with regards to neutering their XL bully dogs? Legal […]
Statistics from the Voice of the Veterinary Profession Autumn 2023 survey, held by the BVA (British Veterinary Association), indicate that 26% of vets (1 in 4) feel that people welfare management in their workplace is ‘not very good’ or terrible’. “Whether you’re an employee, an employer or a manager we all want to ensure that […]
On 4 December 2023 the UK’s Home Secretary, James Cleverly, announced upcoming changes to visa rules. These are expected to come into effect in Spring 2024. We’ve previously reported on visa requirements for the veterinary profession. What announcements have been about the changes? While details have not yet been announced, Mr Cleverly unveiled a five-point […]
AI is an inevitable part of technological innovation and advancement. But how can it be incorporated into the veterinary profession? And how welcome will it be? At London Vet Show in November, vet and academic Henry Yoo urged veterinary professionals to engage with artificial intelligence (AI) to close the growing divide between the industry and […]
Introduction: If you’ve come to the UK to study as a Veterinary Surgeon and want stay her and work afterwards you’re going to need a VISA. Let’ explain how: The UK Graduate Visa, also known as the Post-Study Work Visa, is a new visa route that allows international students to stay and work in the […]
It’s been over 2 years now since Brexit, which has had a big impact on the UK Veterinary profession. UK Visas for vet surgeons are still a grey area. Prior to this Britians Vet jobs were open to all European Vets and Nurses. It was so easy for locums to come to the UK, work […]
We thought we’d give you an update this month about the current UK VISA entry requirements. You can use this as a resource for pre-submission checks on non UK/Ireland nationals. Firstly, check the Home office website to see whether you need a VISA in the first place: https://www.gov.uk/apply-to-come-to-the-uk There are various routes for application. Skilled […]
10k run: Our Director, Jonathan, will be running the Monmouthshire 10k on the 29th January. This will be another charity run for the Learning Disability charity Mencap: https://www.mencap.org.uk/ A shorter one this time! But it’s mid winter so he’s opted for an easier option until it warms up. For our latest veterinary list of jobs, […]