The Role of a Vetsure Ambassador
One of the biggest problems independent practices are facing today is a lack of staff, causing several knock-on effects to the smooth running of a practice. Without sufficient staff, practices can’t operate efficiently, existing staff become burned out, and ultimately, they can’t treat as many cherished pets!
To help tackle this problem and provide independent practices with bright young talent, Vetsure now work closely with practices up and down the UK helping to pair them with passionate graduates looking to kickstart their career in the veterinary industry.
Our Veterinary Relationship Managers here at Vetsure play a vital role in this operation. Dotted all over the UK, our ‘VRMs’ get in contact with practices who are looking to hire and aim to match-make with students who have recently graduated. Most of their networking for this is done at graduate careers fairs within the universities and colleges themselves, with many events taking place across the year. The VRM’s will gather key information on where each student ideally wants to work and what they want to specialise in, from small companion animals to larger farm animals, and everything in between.
Another key role within our Graduate Friendly Programme is the role of our Vetsure Ambassadors who operate within the universities. Each year, we select a student at each veterinary school to help shout about some of the amazing opportunities we can offer upcoming graduates. Some of their responsibilities include sharing job vacancies on student forums, speaking at events and Careers Fairs, and spreading the word about the GFP.
Joe is one of our Vetsure Ambassadors for the University of Cambridge and has written a short piece on his current studies and his experience being an ambassador so far.
Hello. I’m Joe, a 4th year vet student, and I’m the new ambassador for Vetsure at Cambridge University Vet School. I’m originally from North Yorkshire and have interests across the veterinary field, but in particular Farm Animal Medicine and Veterinary Policy. I’m excited to work with Vetsure to spread the word on the work that they do. I’m particularly excited to promote the Graduate Friendly Practice Scheme, and to make sure people know that big corporate practices aren’t the only ones who provide great, structured training to new graduates. In my spare time I enjoy cricket, running and rowing. We’re all particularly grateful to Vetsure at the Vet School Boat Club for sponsoring us for the next year.
This program benefits vet practices in so many ways. It provides them with capable and eager graduates, helping them to alleviate the daily pressures of running a practice. It also helps secure the futures of local independent practices competing with larger corporate groups, and it means more animals can be treated and cared for. Not only does the GFP benefit practices, but it also helps graduates in many ways too. Our program aims to provide students with a supportive and nurturing environment for them to flourish in, allowing them to specialise in the area of veterinary work that interests them the most. All our Graduate Friendly Practices are also required to take part in training to make sure that each student will receive structured training with progression in mind.
If you’re a vet practice and are interested in learning more about our Graduate Friendly Programme, or if you’re a current student interested in becoming a Vetsure Ambassador, then please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us through our email [email protected].