The RCVS Academy has launched ‘Vet return,’ a free course designed to offer support and guidance to veterinary surgeons returning to clinical practice after a break.

The College says that the course is suitable for veterinary surgeons who:

  • Are returning to the UK Practising Register after a period of more than five years, and are therefore required to complete the Veterinary Graduate Development Programme (VetGDP)
  • Have not left the UK Practising Register but have been out of practice for a period of time and would like support in returning to work
  • Left the UK Practising Register for less than five years, are not required to complete the VetGDP, but would like structured support to refresh their skills
  • Have not yet completed the registration process after obtaining their licence-to-practise qualification

The course does not offer clinical training, but the College says it will help vets identify areas for improvement and support them in building confidence and competence.

It also offers guidance on wellbeing and mentorship.

The snappily job titled Tash Goodwin Roberts, RCVS Projects Implementation Manager in the Advancement of the Professions Team, said: "As part of our commitment to supporting the workforce ambitions this is a course that can support not just the returning vets but also offers insight to those who will be supporting them.

"Vets who have taken career breaks have often gained a huge wealth of skills which, combined with their veterinary training, makes them assets to their new teams and the professions.

“The course covers key topics to bring vets up to date with many of the professional aspects of working as a vet and also includes a range of additional content to support their journey, such as practical tips for returning, important recent updates on prescribing, as well as reflective practice and lifelong learning.

"The course also contains video interviews with vets who have already returned, offering valuable insights into how they approached their journey.

The course takes around three hours to complete.

https://academy.rcvs.org.uk 

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