Come and discuss all kinds of veterinary issues. Click on the title Public Discussion to view threads. Posts are checked by our moderator before being published.https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/list.php?5Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:46:46 +0000 Phorum 5.2.23 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,26861,26861#msg-26861 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,26861,26861#msg-26861 Alyssa Public DiscussionFri, 27 Nov 2015 16:08:17 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,22419,22419#msg-22419 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,22419,22419#msg-22419I'm a 3 year veterinary student form Portugal, and I would like to know if it's possible to take an internship in Ireland. does someone know how can I accomplish such a thing? I Have experience with donkeys but, at this rate anything will do ^^
(I'm open to be volunteer as well)

Thank you Catarina F. Pereira]]> C.F.Pereira Public DiscussionSun, 02 Jun 2013 20:12:10 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,22032,22032#msg-22032 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,22032,22032#msg-22032
I am currently in pre-IB (I'll be choosing the subjects and what levels I want soon) and I won't lie - so far I haven't been doing too well with my math classes. Would it be enough to take mathematical studies and higher level chemistry, biology and English? I've read some articles online and some say that you need higher level math to even consider applying to a vet school. Would I have a chance if I take mathematical studies?
I would greatly appreciate if somebody could list the subjects you need to take and what levels they should be taken at. (I'm thinking of applying to the States or the UK).

Thanks for the help!]]> Julia P Public DiscussionWed, 23 Jan 2013 18:33:01 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,22031,22031#msg-22031 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,22031,22031#msg-22031
I need to gain lambing experience toward my university application and I would enjoy and benefit from hands on experience on a farm. Does anyone know of any farms that I could help on, with accommodation or a cheap bed and breakfast in walking distance I am willing to travel. I would appreciate a reply thankyou.]]> Janeanne Public DiscussionWed, 23 Jan 2013 17:03:37 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,21469,21469#msg-21469 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,21469,21469#msg-21469 adnen Public DiscussionSun, 28 Oct 2012 01:45:18 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,21258,21258#msg-21258 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,21258,21258#msg-21258
I have always had love and passion towards the care of animals. And when i was little i always wanted to be a vet. I left secondry school in 2010 and studied a youth work NVQ, which was fantastic. But now i am focussing more on getting into veterinary nursing. Im currently living in the UK but am emigrating to Melbourne, Australia at the end of October. I am 19 years old, and have had animals since i was 14 because i was able to work and pay towards their upkeep. I have had rabbits in the past... one of which only died a few months ago at the age of eight years old. She was very poorly towards the end and i was administering daily antibiotic injections, and metacam pain relief orally. She had a chest infection that wouldnt go. We managed to keep it controlled by the medication for around six months, she was still a happy bunny which was good. :) I currently have two hamsters, a Syrian, and a chinese dwarf. Both females, and the sweetest things i have even owned! Cerys, my syrian has been through the wars bless her, she had a prolapse which was operated on by my lovely vet, then after the op developed a chest infection, to which she was on dailey antibiotics for over a month.

For months now i have been working hard gaining more and more experience in the animal world. I have been out to south africa to volunteer on a nature reserve there which was fantastic, i have also been volunteering at a local rabbit and guinea pig rescue. I also used to show hamsters, but have now retired my two girls. I have been volunteering at my local vet on the weekends for around four months now and have learnt so much. I have been based in the smaller surgery, which has been fantastic for me to build up relationships with the clients and to be able to shadow the vet at a quieter surgery. I has been fantastic as i have been able to ask questions and get really hands on. I have helped restrain many animals for procedures, helped in weigh in clinics, and handled medication. I have also worked on reception, answering the phone booking appointments, and chatting to clients in the waiting room. Next week i have a nine til five shift in the brand new main surgery in town. I'm very excited (and nervous), and am hoping to be able to observe operations, and build on the knowledge i have already gained.

I have a college place in Melbourne in February 2013 on an animal studies course, which is part time fore a year. I am aiming to work alongside to pay for my studies - hopefully somthing animal related! - Then after that i am going to apply to the veterinary nurse college of Melbourne. :)

I am really excited about becoming a part of this forum, and am eager to read, and learn what everyone has to offer.

Mai. x]]> Mai Public DiscussionWed, 12 Sep 2012 15:58:29 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,21253,21253#msg-21253 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,21253,21253#msg-21253
She has created a beautiful website, www.findingmurphy.com partly as an outlet for her own grief but partly to offer some help to people who are going through (or have gone through) the devastation of losing a pet. It is heart-breakingly honest and hard to read without tissues but in it, she hopes that people who have lost a beloved pet may find someone who totally understands what they are going through.

I just thought it might be a good site for clients who are experiencing the loss of a pet to refer to.]]> Sharon Doran Public DiscussionWed, 12 Sep 2012 12:30:17 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,21132,21132#msg-21132 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,21132,21132#msg-21132thanx]]> BayRoanBuddyxxx Public DiscussionFri, 17 Aug 2012 21:12:17 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,21127,21127#msg-21127 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,21127,21127#msg-21127 BayRoanBuddyxxx Public DiscussionWed, 12 Sep 2012 16:03:45 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,20423,20423#msg-20423 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,20423,20423#msg-20423
My name is Ruby and I have wanted my whole life to work with animals. I want to study to become a vet them hopefully go on to work as a wildlife vet. I am very interested in animal behaviour and psychology and would perhaps go on to specialise in this. I am 20 and have got a National Diploma in Animal Management (pass). I was going to apply for an access course to veterinary universities but I am unsure if I would even be considered. I would be 21 when I joined so a mature student.
I have a lot of experience which I hope will help me;
- I volunteered at a vets for two years on weekends,
- I did my weeks work experience at Tropiquaria,
- I worked at a cattery for a year,
- I volunteered with a wildlife vet in S.Africa for a month,
- I volunteered in Israel at a nature reserve/zoo for four months
- and have plently of experience with farm animals and horses

Would this experience help me or is that normal for some one applying for vet unis?

Many thanks,
Ruby]]> Ruby Katz Public DiscussionSat, 17 Dec 2011 18:24:52 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,20092,20092#msg-20092 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,20092,20092#msg-20092 clinicasource Public DiscussionWed, 28 Sep 2011 23:33:01 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,19965,19965#msg-19965 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,19965,19965#msg-19965
I am looking, now, for a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery.
Thus, could you be so kind as to inform me where or how I can find available internship positions?
Thank you in advance for your time!
Marios]]> Marios Public DiscussionWed, 14 Sep 2011 14:04:42 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,19265,19265#msg-19265 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,19265,19265#msg-19265I'm an A level student who is producing a project about bovine TB as part of an extended project qualification. I've researched into the subject and found that peoples opinions on factors such as testing and preventative methods - such as the badger cull - vary wildly, depending upon whether they are indeed a member of the public, or a farmer who has been affected by the disease first hand.
I have to write an essay on the subject, and it would be very helpful if I could involve the practiving vets opinions (this is where you hopefully come in). if you could just post your opinions/thoughts on the matter then I would be very grateful!
Thank you,
Robert Thompson]]> Robert Thompson Public DiscussionSun, 26 Jun 2011 10:50:25 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,19191,19191#msg-19191 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,19191,19191#msg-19191
I have recently been made redundant. Having worked all my life in Banking and Finance, I would like to use this opportunity to do something more meaningful and do something that I am passionate about. I am looking for an opening as a veterinary receptionist. I have had a couple of interviews, but although I have had good feedback, their were other candidates who had previous experience. I have had twenty five years experience in customer service and administration so my skills are transferable.

I was wondering, to enable me to get a foot in the door, if volunteering as a veterinary receptionist would be a good start and if so, if anyone knows where I can maybe do this.


Bille]]> bfishie Public DiscussionSun, 12 Jun 2011 15:28:05 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,19173,19173#msg-19173 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,19173,19173#msg-19173
Anyway, in a few months, my 2 year old Labrador is going to be spayed (we where planning on breeding from her, but she has had recent health issues). I was just wondering if it was worth asking if I could stay in surgery and watch. I know it's a lot to ask, particularly at my age but it's something I really really want to do, and would gain a lot from.

So does anyone have any experience about the subject? Thanks x]]> OliviaSarah Public DiscussionSun, 12 Jun 2011 07:13:58 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,18588,18588#msg-18588 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,18588,18588#msg-18588I am looking for a surgeon position but i do not have any UK experience. This is a problem becouse it is a must have in order to find a job. Thank you!]]> Iulian Public DiscussionWed, 13 Apr 2011 18:47:46 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,18569,18569#msg-18569 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,18569,18569#msg-18569
I have a dog with cherry eye. Can anyone recommend a vet in North East England (Cleveland or County Durham)? Does anyone know how much it will cost?

Thanks,

Li]]> Li Public DiscussionSun, 10 Apr 2011 20:17:49 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,18156,18156#msg-18156 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,18156,18156#msg-18156
anyways.

currently we have an invisible fence , which i have hated from the moemtn we have had it, but at the time we didnt know any better really and thought it was a great idea and also at the time solved a lot of issues from our dog who i nick name houdini for very good reasons lol.

right, so now that thngs have changed in the houshold and im more in control of what happens, ive been planning in my head of doing her a garden sized dog run but also allowing space away from the plants so mum can do her gardening etc.

I also want to give her ie the dog access to the front of the house aswell so shes got far more freedom than ever before, but to a point where we know she cant escape and we know that we can find her and she can find us .


so , I need help in designing the thing, what ideal materials to use, where the place place to get them from, obviously within good reason of price due to economy.]]> mathew lisett Public DiscussionFri, 25 Mar 2011 01:50:50 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,18139,18139#msg-18139 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,18139,18139#msg-18139
I am from Greece. I haven't been in a referral practice before and I would like to ask if these are payable positions and what are the requirements of being selected in one of the referral practices if someone is interested in.

Thanks,
Eleni]]> Eleni Public DiscussionTue, 22 Mar 2011 21:04:52 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,17161,17161#msg-17161 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,17161,17161#msg-17161To get samples of urine and fecal matter the plan proposed was to extract via needle from the bladder and then go in and gather a fecal sample.
I stopped them and ended the visit after they tried to get a urine sample and did not. I am just so bothered that I even let them try it. Is this a normal test? Why hasn't this come up before? It seems much too invasive for a healthy dog.]]> walter11 Public DiscussionTue, 22 Mar 2011 21:13:37 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,17104,17104#msg-17104 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,17104,17104#msg-17104 Nichola Jones Public DiscussionWed, 16 Jun 2010 15:23:16 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,17103,17103#msg-17103 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,17103,17103#msg-17103I did the RCVS Exam this may. I studied really hard using the syllabus and the recommended reading list published by RCVS. I used the preparation course material published by the university of Edinburgh and did some practical experience in my country of origin ( not in the UK). And I failed!!!! one of the 4 subjects and not allowed to continue further more with the exam for this year!!!!!
I finished my veterinary studies 3 years ago with excellent!! I don't know what I did wrong? And afraid to take the exam again without any feedback from the RCVS as for way I have failed?
Please if any one who is reading this mail have any suggestions or have been threw a similar situation and have some advice for me I will be grateful.
Yours sincerely
a very sad veterinary college..]]> simavet Public DiscussionMon, 23 Sep 2013 16:42:50 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,17101,17101#msg-17101 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,17101,17101#msg-17101I did the RCVS Exam this may. I studied really hard using the syllabus and the recommended reading list published by RCVS. I used the preparation course material published by the university of Edinburgh and did some practical experience in my country of origin ( not in the UK). And I failed!!!! one of the 4 subjects and not allowed to continue further more with the exam for this year!!!!!
I finished my veterinary studies 3 years ago with excellent!! I don't know what I did wrong? And afraid to take the exam again without any feedback from the RCVS as for way I have failed?
Please if any one who is reading this mail have any suggestions or have been threw a similar situation and have some advice for me I will be grateful.
Yours sincerely
a very sad veterinary college..]]> simavet Public DiscussionWed, 16 Jun 2010 09:37:47 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,16949,16949#msg-16949 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,16949,16949#msg-16949
i really want to become a vet but i'm not sure what qualifications i need.
I looked on other forums but they are all english.

Does anyone know the qualifications needed in scotland??

Please Help!

Chez]]> Chez Public DiscussionThu, 27 May 2010 19:13:43 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,16947,16947#msg-16947 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,16947,16947#msg-16947
I am a producer on a brand new Channel 4 Animal Programme.
We are looking for animals / pets who may need help from our team of specialists.
It can be any problem that is perplexing the owner. From flatulence to skin disorders to behavioural problems.
And any animal too. From the small to the large. From the domestic to the exotic. From reptiles to farm animals.
We are interested in hearing about all unusual cases. So don’t worry if it is bizarre or embarrassing...
Our Vets have seen it all.

Our experts are waiting to see your pet so please get in touch!

j.harding@mavericktv.co.uk]]> Maverick123 Public DiscussionThu, 27 May 2010 11:07:14 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,16553,16553#msg-16553 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,16553,16553#msg-16553 etown Public DiscussionFri, 23 Apr 2010 08:16:18 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,16539,16539#msg-16539 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,16539,16539#msg-16539
We are looking for a qualified VN to cover three months for us whilst one of our nurses takes 3 months out to go to Nepal and do charity work. Would suit someone who is considering UK travel at the end of this year. Would be from August to Dec and we are a large small animal practice based in the scottish Capital of Edinburgh. August is when all the festivals are on and is a great time to visit this city. There is no OOH. So get in touch if this is something that may interest you.

Thanks]]> Jolene Public DiscussionThu, 15 Apr 2010 11:57:28 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,16297,16297#msg-16297 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,16297,16297#msg-16297I´m interested in equine reproduction, and I would like to get some information about working in UK, specially with Polo horses, I have some experiences...
I will be waiting some good news, thanks!
Best regards!]]> Gonzalo Avila Public DiscussionTue, 06 Apr 2010 07:52:01 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,16268,16268#msg-16268 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,16268,16268#msg-16268Sorry if my english is not perfect (i'm spanish). Thanks a lot.]]> valles Public DiscussionTue, 23 Mar 2010 08:21:50 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,15665,15665#msg-15665 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?5,15665,15665#msg-15665I am a veterinary doctor from romania who wants to came in uk to work in a emergency clinic. I have 5 years experience in small animal , one year I work in usa, and 4 years in romania.what chace do I have to find a job in uk and how much I should pay to register wth rvcs.
thank you]]> nelu Public DiscussionWed, 20 Jan 2010 11:37:28 +0000