Careers in Veterinary Science

NOTE for students: This has been reopened to apply until Wed 5th February. All Educators must approve your applications by 7th February to be accepted.

Exploring a career as a Vet, Veterinary Nurse, Researcher or Technician in vet research?

Join this exclusive experience hosted by fully qualified and experienced Vets and Practitioners from the University of Liverpool’s School of Veterinary Science.

They will take you through a journey of understanding about careers in this area. From what it takes to qualify, the skills you need, what and how you learn and highlight the varied roles that you could achieve and build your career upon.

o  When: Monday 17^th to Wednesday 18^th February. 9.30am - 2.30am each day.

o  Where: Virtual, via google classrooms.            

Whether you are interested in exploring a career as a Veterinary Nurse, a Researcher, or have a passion to specialise in roles with exotic animals, farm animals or small animals this experience will give you exclusive access to top professionals in this field.

What is on the agenda?

·      Work place insights: Hear from a range of professionals about their own career journey, what does their day to day work look like and what hints and tips they have for you in your quest to become a veterinary nurse, vet or researcher.

·      Behind the scenes: There will be a live virtual tour of a working veterinary clinic/surgery room/site for to see the state of the art facilities and what your future workplace could look like. Imagine, that could be you one day!

·      Join in the experience: Across the three days you can engage with the team, ask questions, join activities, tasks and you will work on a virtual group project to build on your own knowledge and experience too.

It is a real treat to have this team come together virtually (this does not come around often) and so if this sparks your interest, then click apply and immerse yourself in - no travel required!

About the organisation:

University of Liverpool’s School of Veterinary Science’s overarching strategy is “to educate well-rounded, enquiring global citizens who connect and engage with the grand challenges of the age, the School boasts world class academics, clinical facilities and research that enrich the learning environment”         

Please note for University admissions this work experience may NOT contribute to the required work experience time required to access Higher Education courses however, you will still receive a certificate of attendance so that you can add this to your CV and applications as extra learning and most importantly to build your own knowledge and understanding of careers.’

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply before the deadline date, due to high demand we may have to close applications earlier than this date! Thank you.