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A Day With The Chief Veterinary Officer

Posted by: Emma Simpson, Posted on: 9 August 2019 - Categories: Government Veterinary Services, Policy Work, Professional development
Emma Simpson standing in front on some green plants

Emma, a student from the University of Cambridge Veterinary School talks about her time with Christine Middlemiss, the UK Chief Veterinary Officer, and the wonderful skills she has collected.

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Outward facing and inclusive: our future ambitions for the profession

Posted by: Frank Busch, Posted on: 4 May 2018 - Categories: Government Veterinary Services
Infographic of the changes to profession with 6 sections: Exceptional Leadership, A leading force for animal health and welfare, valued for our wider roles in society, confident, resilient and well-supported, a broad range of diverse and rewarding career paths, thriving, innovative, user-focused business.

Frank Busch, head of the Veterinary Professional Services Team, Defra, provides an overview and an EU perspective of his work areas.

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How are you feeling? Association of Government Vets wellbeing survey launched!

Posted by: Rebeca Garcia, Posted on: 6 April 2018 - Categories: Professional development
A picture of a vet running an inspection at a farm holding a clip board and pen

...me and why I think the survey is important As a veterinarian I have been fortunate to experience a number of different roles. These include molecular genetics research, private small...

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An (accidental) career in veterinary politics… well mostly in State Veterinary Medicine

Posted by: Jane Clark, Posted on: 24 January 2018 - Categories: Professional development
Photo of delegates to a veterinary conference sat on benches in a lecture hall making notes on laptops

...writing a 20 minute presentation on “A career in veterinary politics” as requested by the excellent Medic Mentor team for one of their Insight into Veterinary Medicine Conferences for 14-15...

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The Veterinary Public Health Association and Association of Government Vets Autumn Conference – register quick!

Posted by: Kate Sharpe, Posted on: 16 October 2017 - Categories: Professional development
Logos of the Association of Government Vets and Veterinary Publish Health Association next to the title of the November 2017 conference: Embracing Innovation

This blog is to tell you why you should consider attending the VPHA/AGV Autumn conference on 4 November – but registration closes on 19 October so be quick! A bit...

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