What is it about?
In this article we invite farm veterinary surgeons to think beyond the traditional career path and evaluate how their skillset can contribute to animal health outside perceived boundaries. We do this by sharing our personal experiences having worked in various environments (practice, academia, industry).
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Why is it important?
We hope this may inspire some of the 23% of veterinary surgeons who would currently state ‘they would not do the degree again’. We discuss these main areas of concern in the environments we have worked in, to hopefully help others find their best fit and start their discussions. With a clearly delineated path of school, veterinary school and veterinary practice, it can be difficult to know where to start with considering other options.
Perspectives
Everyone is different, so find something that suits you and do not try to comply with expectations from others; what others enjoy is not what you need to enjoy! The veterinary degree can open many doors; the challenge is identifying and having the courage to open them!
Wendela Wapenaar
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This page is a summary of: Practice and beyond: different career paths as a farm vet, January 2022, Mark Allen Group,
DOI: 10.12968/live.2022.27.1.34.
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