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From Tasmania to Paris: My Veterinary Career Part 1

Posted by: Mark Schipp, Posted on: 27 March 2020 - Categories: Disease outbreak, Government Veterinary Services, Policy Work, Professional development
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In this special blog, the Australian Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Mark Schipp, talks about his veterinary career and how he went from undecided student to OIE president.

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Goods to Declare: Leelo

Posted by: Andrew Bieniek-Maluszczak, Posted on: 24 March 2020 - Categories: Government Veterinary Services
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In a bonus blog, Animal Reception Centre vet Andrew Bieniek-Maluszczak talks about one lovable passenger he met at Heathrow Airport during his work.

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Job Vacancy: Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer Deadline Extended to 26th April

Posted by: Blog team, Posted on: 18 March 2020 - Categories: Government Veterinary Services, Professional development
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Find out more about the new advert for the role as UK Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer.

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Nine Years and Hundreds of Memories: My Career as a Government Vet

Posted by: Eva Tirado, Posted on: 13 March 2020 - Categories: Government Veterinary Services, Policy Work, Professional development
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Eva talks about her work in the Food Standards Agency and some of the experiences she's had.

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GVS Opportunities: VPHA and AGV Spring Conference 14th March

Posted by: Blog team, Posted on: 10 March 2020 - Categories: Professional development
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The 14th March is the VPHA-AGV spring conference. Find out a bit more in our blog!

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