Did you know that there’s actually a shortage of veterinary staff in the UK?
Before Brexit, we were seeing around 2,000 new vets every year registering as veterinary surgeons but the UK vet school system produced only half this number. That meant that the other half came from abroad. If you’re thinking of training as a vet in the next few years, your skills will be in demand.
Pets are more popular than ever in this country, so it’s not surprising that the sector is constantly expanding.
Being a veterinary student is a full-on experience, involving a combination of classroom lectures, laboratory work, and hands-on clinical experience.
As you’ll be aware, you need plenty of academic rigour to excel in the world of veterinary medicine. Veterinary programs are known for their demanding academic curriculum. You will study a variety of subjects, including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pathology, and various animal species' specific health concerns.
Coursework is often intensive, requiring dedication and hard work, so you can benefit from having a range of resources available.
Like many medical programs, veterinary studies often require long hours of study and clinical work. You may need to balance lectures, labs, and clinical rotations, making time management crucial. Nursing Knowhow appreciate this can be difficult.
Nursing Knowhow has many resources which make it easier to learn on the move, including posters, logbooks and much more.
Veterinary students also need plenty of hands-on experience working with animals in clinical settings. This involves rotations in different departments, such as surgery, internal medicine, radiology, and preventive medicine. Clinical experience helps students apply theoretical knowledge to real-life situations and develop practical skills.
In addition to classroom instruction, students participate in practical training. This includes learning to perform physical examinations, conduct diagnostic tests, administer medications, and perform surgical procedures under supervision.
Our posters and log-books are ideal for refreshing your knowledge when gaining your clinic experience.
Being a vet can be an emotional experience.
People’s pets are truly members of their family. Cats and dogs in particular are a huge part of our lives and we love them dearly. Dealing with sick or injured animals can therefore be emotionally challenging.
As a veterinary student, you will need to learn to navigate the emotional aspects of their work, including handling difficult cases and making tough decisions in the best interest of the animal.
You will also have to collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including veterinarians, technicians, and support staff. Students learn to work effectively in a team, as successful veterinary care often requires coordinated efforts from multiple individuals.
Here at Nursing Knowhow we have student resources for people working in any area of veterinary medicine.
Veterinary students are exposed to a wide variety of animal species. They learn about the unique health considerations, anatomy, and behaviours of different animals, from small companion animals to large farm animals and exotic species.
However, for those working in local practices, dogs and cats are some of the animals you're likely to examine the most often. Our products include posters of the skeletons of both cats and dogs which can easily be downloaded online if needed.
That includes this poster of the Feline Skeleton which shows all the most common bones in the feline patient with a beautiful illustration.
Like other medical professions, veterinary students must pass rigorous examinations to become licensed practitioners. This involves both written and practical exams, testing their knowledge and clinical skills. With our resources, you can feel fully confident and well-prepared before the actual day.
As a veterinary student, we appreciate you’re drawn to the profession because of your love for animals. The commitment to improving the health and well-being of animals is a driving force throughout their education.
With our student resources, we want to make your journey easier and more enjoyable.
While veterinary school can be challenging, many students find the experience immensely rewarding as they work towards a career dedicated to the health and welfare of animals.
Our resources include those which are dyslexia-friendly and come in blue or yellow colours.
Training to become a Veterinary Nurse in 2024?
Our Student Nurse Log-Book is specifically designed for student nurses and techs. If you're tired of using random notebooks or pieces of paper, then this attractive log-book is the ideal solution. It has space for over 250 cases, so you can have all your cases in one place making it easier and quicker for you to find them when you need them.
All pages have space for date, patient information, tasks and reflection or notes. These are A6 sized books, so extremely easy for slipping into your bag.
This pocket friendly log-book is of the highest quality, so is wonderful for logging your NPL.
If you’re looking for high quality resources for student vets, check out our latest collection today. Or simply contact our team for more details on any of our products.