Virtual Work Experience and Exploring the Veterinary Profession

Learn what it takes to become a vet and explore the challenges of the vet profession to decide if it’s the right career for you.

Get virtual vet work experience before embarking on a veterinary degree

The COVID-19 pandemic means that many potential vet students cannot undertake animal handling work experience.

On this course, you’ll get insight into the reality of life as a vet so that you can make an informed decision before embarking on a veterinary degree course.

You’ll learn about the structure of veterinary practice and the different governing bodies, as well as discover the day to day challenges a vet might face.

You’ll also explore the different roles available outside of general practice and find out the great opportunities such a degree can bring.

What topics will you cover?

• Introduction to the veterinary profession and how to begin a veterinary career
• Where and how vets work
• Roles of the wider veterinary team in and out of practice
• Overview of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, the British Veterinary Association and professional conduct
• The benefits and challenges of the vocation
• Current and future issues for veterinary medicine and science

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to…

• Explore the history of the veterinary profession
• Summarise the organisation of the veterinary profession
• Describe how to become a veterinary surgeon, what it involves and the time it takes
• Discuss the roles of the wider veterinary team
• Identify important skills and qualities required and provide examples of why these are important
• Investigate current and future challenges in veterinary medicine and science
• Apply work experience reflection to future placements
• Model levels of care and service accreditation

Start straight away and learn at your own pace.

Join today