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  • Human Radiography and Vet Nursing: A Dual...

    Human Radiography and Vet Nursing: A Dual Career Journey with Bethany Scott

    Are you looking for a dose of RVN career inspiration and motivation? Bethany's journey through the world of veterinary nursing and her transition into Diagnostic Radiography is nothing short of inspiring.

    Posted: 01/09/2023

    Location

    zoom, online

    Dates

    18th September 2023, 19:00 BST

    Speakers

    Bethany Scott
    Hosted by Ebony Escalona

    A dual career journey as an rVN

    Are you looking for a dose of RVN career inspiration and motivation? Bethany’s journey through the world of veterinary nursing and her transition into Diagnostic Radiography is nothing short of inspiring.

    Bethany climbed the ladder from being an Auxiliary in 2012, to a Student Veterinary Nurse (SVN), and eventually achieved her RVN qualification in 2017. Her adventurous spirit led her to a stint in a Caribbean clinic, however the challenges of the pandemic left her feeling jaded and burnt out. Instead of giving up, she decided to pivot.

    In 2020, Bethany embarked on a new path, enrolling in Diagnostic Radiography, and she proudly graduated in 2023. Today, she enjoys the best of both worlds, working in the NHS while still indulging her passion for veterinary nursing through locum work.

    Watch back to hear her remarkable journey firsthand, gain valuable insights into career transitions, and discover how she successfully balanced two worlds.

    🌟 Why You Should Watch:

    • Gain insights into the transition between Veterinary Nursing and Diagnostic Radiography.
    • Learn about the challenges and triumphs of a career switch.
    • Discover the secrets to balancing multiple passions and career paths.
    • Get your burning career questions answered by Bethany herself.

    Get ready to be inspired and empowered by Bethany’s journey 🌟

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  • Career Panel: Build the life you want!

    Career Panel: Build the life you want!

    Are you looking for something else out of vet med? Join two incredible veterinarians who redesigned their lives to their evolving interests and needs.

    Posted: 24/08/2023

    Location

    Virtual- join from anywhere worldwide!

    Dates

    Sept 14, 2023 8:00pm EST

    Speakers

    Dr. Amanda Modes
    Dr. Emily Singler

    Career Panel: Build the Life you Want!

    As your career progresses, it’s totally normal to want and need new things, new ways of doing things!

    Join Dr. Emily Singler and Dr. Amanda Modes, group coaching alumni, as they talk about their career stories, how they have worked in life, evolving needs, and new interests into veterinary medicine.

    How did they re-evaluate, and redesign their lives?  What steps did they actually take?  Was it as easy as they make it look?

    Dr. Emily Singler

    Dr. Emily Singler is a 2001 graduate of Penn State University and a 2005 graduate of University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. She is married with 4 kids and lives in Orlando,
    Florida.

    Her career in veterinary medicine has included experience in shelter medicine, private practice, and as a relief veterinarian. She currently works as a veterinary writer, consultant, and mentor and enjoys writing for both pet owners and veterinary professionals.

    Her writing interests include public health, preventive medicine, the human-animal bond, and life as a working mom. She is the author of Pregnancy and Postpartum Considerations for the Veterinary Team, to be published by CRC Press in late 2023. She also has her own blog, www.vetmedbaby.com.

    In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, horseback riding, and all things llama and alpaca.

    Dr. Amanda Modes

    Dr. Modes graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 2012 and went on to complete an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in New Jersey.  She then spent almost 10 years working in general practice, urgent care, and emergency medicine, and has experience working as a relief veterinarian.  Dr. Modes is a current resident of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists pursuing a non-conforming residency with Behavior Vets of New Jersey.    

     

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  • Something’s got to change! Coaching session with...

    Something’s got to change! Coaching session with Dr Melanie Barham & Dr Leann Benedetti

    Not sure how to take your next career step or re-design your life to get to a sustainable, satisfied space in your career and life? Watch this session!

    Posted: 22/08/2023

    Location

    Zoom, online

    Dates

    September 6th 2023, 19:00 EST

    Speakers

    Leann Benedetti
    Melanie barham

    Something's got to change! Coaching Workshop

    “I want to leave practice; I don’t know how!”

    “I want things to be different, but I have no idea where to start.”

    “I just feel stuck!”

    If any of these feel familiar, like something has to change in your career, this is the session you’ll want to watch. Join coaches Dr. Leann Benedetti and Dr. Melanie Barham- We talk about how change happens (not by willpower or desire alone!), and we walk you through how to take your next career step or re-design your life to get to a sustainable, satisfied space in your career and life. You’ll leave with tools to self-reflect, and to determine your next career step.

    We also talk about our group coaching program that starts September 21, and do some give-aways and prizes!

    Dr Melanie Barham:

    Melanie is a veterinarian, entrepreneur, speaker, educator, and mum. Melanie loves working with teams to create change, find new ways to think through problems, and collaborate.

    She holds a DVM from the Ontario Veterinary College, and MBA in Sustainable Commerce from the University of Guelph, and a Project Management Professional designation.

    Melanie has held roles in many fields of vet med including sport horse medicine, consulting, laboratory, surveillance, not-for-profit/ NGO, and charity sectors. She founded the DVM Project, the North American branch of VSGD, and formally joined the VSGD team in September 2022. Melanie’s MBA research focused on veterinary career paths.

    Outside of vet med, Melanie loves riding horses, hiking and cross country skiing, writing, and beekeeping.

    Dr Leann Benedetti:

    Dr. Leann Benedetti is an experienced veterinarian that has worked in mixed, small animal and mobile practice. She is a serial entrepreneur, having started one of the first small animal mobile practices in Ontario, designed, built and operated a full-service small animal practice, and now having stepped out as a certified coach for veterinary professionals.

    As a mother, daughter, wife, pet parent, community member, peer advisor, peer supporter, and mentor, her lived experience has brought personal and observed experiences and challenges related to integrating and balancing work and life, with mental and emotional health. The last 5 years have been dedicated to becoming certified as a professional coach, and exploring the support coaching can bring to us as professionals.

    Dr. Benedetti has learned the importance, influence and impact of our self, our organizations, and our workplace culture on our overall health. Finally, and most importantly – how important it is to honor the deeply personal nature of the challenges we experience. This relates strongly to how coaching can help to create unique solutions for us as individuals working in this profession.

    As an International Coaching Federation (ICF) ACC certified coach passionate about supporting the human beings of veterinary medicine, Dr. Benedetti helps to co-create innovative wellness solutions for professionals in veterinary medicine, build resilience, and learn skills to enhance wellbeing.

    VSGD career coaches Leann Benedetti

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  • Exploring the Multifaceted Career of James Greenwood:...

    Exploring the Multifaceted Career of James Greenwood: GP Vet to Potter, Author, and Media Maven

    James Greenwood optimises stay go and diversify. A proud GP vet and some! Find out about fusing GP with creative outlets as an author, potter and media maven!

    Posted: 22/08/2023

    Location

    Zoom and Facebook Live

    Dates

    29th August 2023 19:00 BST

    Speakers

    Ebony Escalona
    James Greenwood

    Exploring the Multifaceted Journey of A Portfolio Professional

    James Greenwood optimises stay go and diversify. A proud GP vet and some! However, his journey towards fulfilling his childhood dream hasn’t always been smooth; he’s had moments of doubt about whether it’s truly the best vocation. As a founding member of VSGD, he’s openly discussed how embracing various identities revitalized his passion for the profession.

    Come and hear how flexing his creative side in pottery and the media has been fused with general practice work. For those seeking to infuse their true selves into their careers, this Q&A is a must-attend. Plus, we’re thrilled to offer book giveaways celebrating the launch of his book ‘For The Love of Animals.’ Don’t miss out!”

    Follow his journey on Instagram

    Watch his TED style talk from VSGD Live 1.0 2018! (below) Still full of timeless advice

    Get a copy of his book here

    James Greenwood - Claws and Clay: Mastering the Art of Veterinary Science

    Rewatch this brilliant and thought provoking TED-style talk from James from VSGD Live in 2018. Full of timeless advice!

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  • Unveiling the Equine Mind: A Career Interview...

    Unveiling the Equine Mind: A Career Interview with Gemma Pearson, Pioneer in Veterinary Behavioural Medicine and Equine Welfare

    Come along and join our Career Q&A with Gemma; with a smorgasbord of equine experience and as the first RCVS recognised specialist in Veterinary Behavioural Medicine!

    Posted: 15/08/2023

    Location

    zoom, online

    Dates

    11th September 2023, 19:30 BST

    Speakers

    Gemma Pearson
    Hosted by Ebony Escalona

    Gemma has a smorgasbord of equine experience to share with you

    Gemma combines her time between research and outreach as Director of Equine Behaviour at The Horse Trust and running a referral clinic for clinical equine behaviour cases where she is based at the University of Edinburgh. She is also an accredited racecourse veterinary surgeon and enjoys working at Musselburgh racecourse.

    After working in ambulatory practice Gemma moved to the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies where she completed a rotating residency programme in the equine hospital, completing her Cert AVP (EM), alongside an MScR investigating horse veterinarian interactions.

    Subsequently she completed her CCAB (certified clinical animal behaviourist) and her PhD thesis ‘Stress in equids undergoing veterinary care and the development of interventions that positively influence the horses’ experience’.  As well as continuing with her own research she supervises several students at PhD, MSc and undergraduate level. Subsequently she went on to become the first RCVS recognised specialist in Veterinary Behavioural Medicine (Equine).

    Gemma is frequently invited to lecture internationally, as a recognised expert in this field and an excellent communicator. One of the most successful projects was filming a series of short YouTube videos with the British Equine Veterinary Association aiming to reduce injury rates when dealing with difficult horses under the ‘Don’t break your vet’ campaign.

    As a previous Veterinary Liaison Officer for the International Society for Equitation Science, Gemma is passionate about improving interactions between horses and people, specifically regarding the application of learning theory. In her spare time she has competed up to advanced level endurance on a homebred horse as well as enjoying competing in affiliated dressage and eventing. Currently she is retraining a Thoroughbred recently retired from racing.

    Why not join us and Gemma in-person at London Vet Show in November! We have partnered to create the VSGD Experience at the show. A curated career trail full of inspiration, support and connection. Keep updated here and why not check out some great ticket options for all budgets!

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  • Career Q & A with Hamish Morrin:...

    Career Q & A with Hamish Morrin: A squiggly career in ethics and welfare

    Ethics can seem abstract, and yet ethics and values underpin everything that RVNs do. Watch back and listen to his career and approaches to making ethics more applicable, and how ethical decision making can support both animal and human welfare.

    Posted: 28/07/2023

    Location

    Zoom, online

    Dates

    14th August 2023
    19:30 BST | 14:30 EST

    Speakers

    Hamish Morrin
    Lacey Pitcher

    Hamish Morrin MSc RVN FHEA

    Hamish is the Animal Collections Development Manager at Writtle University College. His path to this role looks more like a scribble than a straight line, and includes such roles as postie, zookeeper, veterinary nurse, driver, radiographer, lecturer and more. Starting out as a university dropout, he has since managed to graduate with distinction from Edinburgh University with an MSc in International Animal Welfare, Ethics and Law, and has just enrolled in a Professional Doctorate in Education at UCL. He currently lives in a zoo with his wife and two cats, and is frequently baffled as to how he got there.

    Hamish will also be exploring the link between Ethics and Welfare at his talk at London Vet Show. Ethics can seem abstract, and yet ethics and values underpin everything that VNs do. Watch back and listen to hear his approaches to making ethics more applicable, and how ethical decision making can support both animal and human welfare.

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    Why not join us and Hamish in-person at London Vet Show in November! We have partnered to create the VSGD Experience at the show. A curated career trail full of inspiration, support and connection. Keep updated here and why not check out some great ticket options for all budgets!

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  • Lost or stuck in your career? Identify...

    Lost or stuck in your career? Identify your next step with VSGD community coaching

    If you find yourself at a crossroads in your veterinary career, unsure of which path to take, or feeling stuck in your current situation, this interactive community coaching session with Adrian is for you!

    Posted: 27/07/2023

    Location

    Zoom, online

    Dates

    31st July 2023
    19:30 BST | 14:30 EST

    Speakers

    Adrian Nelson Pratt

    Getting clear on your career: Coaching tools to get you started

    Do these thoughts sound familiar?

    “Feel lost and don’t know what the next step is”

    “To be able to understand what is important to me, what work makes me feel happy and fulfilled and how to begin on the road towards a better career.”

    “My confidence holds me back and what other people would think of me. The idea of doing something different and it not working out for me”

    During this session, Adrian shares powerful tools and strategies to help you gain clarity and direction in your professional journey. You’ll discover how to break free from the overwhelming sense of uncertainty and isolation and connect with a supportive community of like-minded veterinary professionals.

    Additionally, for those seeking more personalised guidance, you can book a one-on-one career call with the VSGD team to share your specific concerns and see if group coaching is for you or signpost you to develop an action plan. You can book in your call now here.

    Don’t miss this unique opportunity to transform your career outlook. Get ready to unlock your full potential with VSGD community coaching!

    If you haven’t already, sign up for our 5 day free coaching prompts series. You’ll get an email a day for 5 days with a simple question designed to get you thinking to get clarity on your next step as a veterinary professional and leader.

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  • Reframing Redundancy: An Employee’s Perspective

    Reframing Redundancy: An Employee’s Perspective

    Using coaching exercises in a workshop format, we’ll help you reframe redundancy and create some progress towards your next step.

    Posted: 12/07/2023

    Location

    Online, Zoom

    Dates

    18 July 2023 19:00 BST | 14:00 EST

    Speakers

    Adrian Nelson Pratt
    Carolyne Crowe

    How can we reframe redundancy to take back career control?

    Redundancy can be hugely distressing, with emotional and financial impacts on employees and isn’t undertaken lightly by companies.

    VMGs Navigating Redundancy Series has provided an overview of redundancy from the employer’s and employee’s perspective so far. In this live discussion, two personal coaches,  Adrian Nelson-Pratt from VSGD and Carolyne Crowe from VDS Training help you start to look ahead.

    Using coaching exercises in a workshop format, we help you reframe redundancy and create some progress towards your next step. It might not feel like it initially, but this cloud may have a silver lining with opportunities for personal growth and career development.

    Our aim is to send you away with a simple roadmap using the following steps

    • The importance of acknowledging the initial reaction
    • Reflecting on achievements, skills and areas of expertise
    • Identify opportunities for personal development and leveraging skills in a VUCA world
    • Exploring new possibilities and career paths
    • Making the most of support systems and your network

    Reframing redundancy isn’t easy, but there is a way through it and there will be opportunities even if you can’t see them at present. If you can approach it with a degree of resilience, positivity, and an open mind, it might just be the catalyst you need for a career squiggle!

    If you’re facing redundancy, feeling lost or stuck and looking for support, then consider joining the VDS Training Group Career Coaching programme starting September 2023

    See if it is a fit for you here

    Book a free coaching exploration call with Adrian 

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  • Beyond the Scrubs: Veterinary Nurses Down Under...

    Beyond the Scrubs: Veterinary Nurses Down Under Forging Diverse Career Paths!

    Watch back this chat between Down Under VSGDer Danni Dee and three veterinary nurses forging diverse careers from CPD to law!

    Posted: 06/07/2023

    Location

    Aus, Zoom, Online

    Dates

    June 2023

    Speakers

    Amy Presley
    Mich Lou
    Sara Ho-Le
    Stephanie James
    Hosted by Danii Dee

    Learn more about the panel...

    Sara Ho-Le

    Sara is the founder of EVE (Emergency Veterinary Education), where she provides CPD tutorials and ‘in house’ training in Melbourne! As a VTS ECC she found her passion in empowering individuals in our industry and showing them that learning can be FUN, not just intense!


    Tell us a bit about yourself
    I am a UK registered RVN who moved to Melbourne to work and travel in 2015. I loved it so much I decided to stay! During my career I have worked in first opinion practice, emergency and referral centres, university teaching hospitals and non-for-profit organisations. I have completed further study in emergency and critical care and obtained my VTS (ECC) in 2022.

    How long were you Vet Nursing and are you still clinical?
    I’ve been nursing for 16 years in total and 12 of those qualified. I stepped out of clinical work 15 months ago but still do occasional locum work to maintain clinical skills and integrity.


    Why did you decide to move away from Full Time clinical Vet Nursing?
    Like many vet nurses the injuries from long term manual handling and lifting took its toll on my back and I was no longer able to maintain full time clinical work. I now have a strong passion for correct manual handling and preventing injury at work. I was also ready to move into a teaching/educational role.

    What is the best part of your new job?
    The best part of my new job is educating and teaching vet nurses and vets! I teach emergency subjects (as that is my speciality) as well as other areas including inpatient care and surgery. I love that I am able to help vet nurses grow their knowledge and skills and empower them to continue further education and keep achieving career goals.

    Mich Lou

    Michelle started out as a kennel hand with Guide Dogs Australia, going on to qualify as a veterinary nurse in 2004. Michelle’s experience as a vet nurse includes general practice, emergency, and wildlife nursing and rehabilitation. Throughout her career, she’s held a variety of positions, including nurse manager, practice manager, and trainer and assessor.


    Michelle’s love for animals and her desire to make a difference didn’t stop there. In 2015, she embarked on a new adventure, pursuing a law degree with the goal of advocating for animal welfare, environmental protection, and the veterinary industry. She graduated in December 2021 and was admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland as a lawyer in June 2022.


    Michelle now works at Vitality Law Australia, specializing in commercial, property, employment, and health law. But she still finds time to work as a casual vet nurse, focusing on the care of Koalas and possums. She also volunteers with the Animal Law Institute of Australia and the National Environmental Law Association, using her combined knowledge and experience to make a positive impact in the world.


    When not working or volunteering, Michelle’s down time includes spending time with her family on acreage in the Glass House Mountains, gardening, exploring new creative projects, and reading.

    Amy Presley

    Tell us a bit about yourself!
    I’m Amy, a small animal vet nurse turned manager with an obsession with my Burmese cat.
    If I was a dog, I think I’d most likely be a pug based on my charm, my loyal friendship, and the ability to win people over 😉 .
    I’ve been in leadership/management roles for around 8 years now and I pride myself on being the type of manager I never had when I was a trainee nurse.

    How long were you Vet Nursing and are you still clinical?
    2023 marks my 16th year in the vet industry; say whattt?!
    Now I am working in a virtual capacity so do not work in a “clinical” setting except when volunteering for Pets In The Park.

    Why did you decide to move away from Full Time clinical Vet Nursing?
    I was given an opportunity to move into Practice Management, which I had already defaulted into in my clinic.
    It was too hard for me to do both nursing and practice management in a growing, busy practice. Once I took the full leap out: (as sad as I was to leave the animals) it was beneficial for everyone.

    What is the best part of your new job?
    I really like connecting with individuals and giving them a “safe space”; which encourages, supports, and empowers them.
    I particularly love helping women gain confidence in their skills, their abilities and what they can achieve within the vet world and outside of it.

    What was the most difficult part of the transition?
    Navigating changes in your professional relationships and in compartmentalising “friendships” and working relationships.
    Leadership roles can be very isolating and a lot of the time there is no real training or knowledge about that and how it can affect you and your interpersonal relationships.

    What are your recommendations for other nurses looking to transition into your role?
    If you are new to management, I would recommend the AIRC Diploma of Leadership and Management. It is a good introduction to HR, and I particularly like the modules on emotional intelligence.
    Courses to take? As above and become a MHFAC.
    Job sites to look on? Kookaburra Vet Employment, Facebook veterinary employment groups, however I highly recommend having a current and detailed Linked in Profile!

    What would you look for on a resume if you were hiring someone in that role?
    Proven experience in some form of leadership whether that be as a Senior Nurse, tech etc.
    Any form of HR duties, eg rostering, performance management, reviews.
    Experience working in a busy, fast paced environment where it is necessary to make solve problems quickly independently.
    Additional hobbies, CPD, etc that shows a passion in personal development and self growth.

    Stephanie James

    My name is Stephanie and I’ve been working in the animal industry for 10 years now- working as a veterinary nurse for the last 7 years. I’ve done GP nursing, Practice Management, Emergency Medicine and worked in a teaching hospital. This year I decided to take a step back from the clinic and now work for a global veterinary pharmaceutical company as a rep!

    Moving away from my nursing “Dream Job” was tough. I felt like I had finally risen to where I wanted to be in my career and my ego told me for so long I’d be a failing myself if I left.
    I was worried I was just like every other nurse in their late 20’s or early 30’s who abandoned “the cause”. But when a rep role landed in my lap, I was at my lowest point, and it felt like the universe was telling me that it was time to change my priorities. I was burnt the hell out. 12.5hr shifts alternating from day and night every week, a toxic workplace, a few unexpected patient deaths, and a long commute was sending me (and my personal life) into an early grave.

    The perks of being a rep? Sure there’s a few- work car, good pay, NORMAL hours, interstate and international travel, autonomy. But the biggest by far? I have my health back.
    I also love working for a company whose product I genuinely feel I can stand behind. Being in clinics every day I also get to meet so many new people and network- all the while educating vets and nurses about the latest advancements in veterinary medicine.

    Look is this job as rewarding to ME as veterinary nursing? No- absolutely not. But I think having your dream job by the age of 25, sets the bar high for anything else. I have no doubt you’ll find me in an emergency department on the occasional weekend very soon- but it will be for the joy of it, not because of this underlying guilt that I must continue burning myself out if I want to be worth something.

    If you want to make the jump into the rep world my advice would be to network, network, network. Get yourself a Linked In. Having lots of industry connections will not only help you find a rep role but will also help you so much once you’re in the job. If you’ve been a nurse for even half a minute, then you DO have sales skills. You sell best practice to your clients every day. If you’ve done puppy preschool than you have public speaking skills. You will need to be a self-motivator as there is a lot of autonomy in the role and of course time management skills are must!

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  • Career Q & A with Dr Sheela...

    Career Q & A with Dr Sheela Sharma: Bridging Science, Banking, Careers, and Inclusivity

    Rewatch this Q&A where Sheela distills the transferable skills and tips to take your veterinary passport and go into the financial and analyst world!

    Posted: 29/06/2023

    Location

    Zoom, online

    Dates

    10th July 2023, 7pm BST

    Speakers

    Sheela Sharma
    Hosted by Ebony Escalona

    How do you go from scientist to investment banking?

    Sheela has had one incredibly squiggly career and although not a vet, is a fellow healthcare scientist who started out in the human medicine field. This will be a fab chat as she distills the transferable skills and tips to take your veterinary passport and go into the financial and analyst world!

    Dr Sheela Sharma is the Head of Enterprise, Entrepreneurship & Employability at Wimbledon High School in London, where she is disrupting the traditional model of careers advice provided in secondary education. She is also the Chairman of the Portobello Business Centre, a not-for-profit social enterprise which helps individuals in West London to start and grow their own businesses from scratch, and has supported the likes of Innocent Drinks, Karen Millen and Charlie Bighams during its time. Over the past five years she has worked as a COO and CFO in the start-up space, supporting early-stage businesses to grow and win funding. Prior to this she spent 14 years in investment banking as both a COO and Healthcare Equity Analyst. She holds a DPhil in Clinical Medicine from the University of Oxford and is passionate about supporting those from low-socioeconomic and ethnic minority backgrounds to navigate their career paths.

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