Re: BVA Careers Advice

Vicky Vine — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 17:31:10 GMT

Hi Sandra and Vanessa

Yes we do have a BVA careers advice service which is available to members by email, phone or in person. You can find more detail about it at www.bva.co.uk/c2careers.

If you are going to the London Vet Show this year and are BVA members you'll be able to access a free 20 minute one-to-one session with one of our careers advisors. Booking for the one-to-ones open a bit later this month and spaces are limited so I'd advise you to book as soon as it opens. We'll be emailing members to let them know when it does.

In terms of feedback we have a testimonial to support the service which I've posted below and the feedback forms from members who have used it are all very positive.

Member testimonial:

“I had several ideas turning over in my head but I have been so unsure about a potential change from life in practice that I had been going round in circles... David [from the BVA Careers Service] helped me to recognise this (which was a relief in itself) and to take the pressure off any immediate decisions.

He has given me some helpful steps to take in terms of making in-roads into some of the career possibilities that I have been considering.

I have been feeling under a lot of pressure at work and have been feeling stuck and frustrated. I feel so much better for speaking to someone experienced about my situation - it has taken away a lot of the fear that I had about a potential change.”

I hope that helps but do feel free to ask any questions about the service.

All the best, Vicky

Re: BVA Careers Advice

Vanessa Hartley — Mon, 02 Sep 2013 21:38:30 GMT

I didn't know the BVA did careers advice; I'd be interested too if someone has any experience of it and wants to share?