Tips between students and from vets to students. Come and post upcoming events that may interest vet students. Posts are checked by our moderator before being published.https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/list.php?6Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:30:07 +0000 Phorum 5.2.23 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,27410,27410#msg-27410 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,27410,27410#msg-27410Thanks for the information in advance.]]> Martin Veterinary StudentsSun, 17 Jan 2016 21:36:08 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,27138,27138#msg-27138 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,27138,27138#msg-27138
i need information quick as possible please. :)
thank you ♥
-A]]> aya Veterinary StudentsTue, 05 Jan 2016 17:22:03 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,27134,27134#msg-27134 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,27134,27134#msg-27134
I live in The Newcastle area, I am looking to start a foundation degree in veterinary nursing however I need a work placement, but I have tried all the vets around my area and around Northumberland area however no one seems to have any placements available.

I need help or tips on how to get a work placement at a veterinary practice, help anyone???:(

Thank you]]> Lauren Veterinary StudentsMon, 04 Jan 2016 13:28:36 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,26827,26827#msg-26827 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,26827,26827#msg-26827
I am currently sixteen years old and have been working part time in a vet for over a year, as well as having work experience placements in two vets, and so have lots of experience of surgical environments and know lots about vaccines, injections (etc)... even part time I get to do a lot, including having to use my own knowledge to help save animals on my own (eg- rabbits), preparing injections, assisting surgeries and consultations, making up surgical kits, etc.

I am currently looking at going to Nottingham Trent University to study veterinary nursing, which requires just 160 UCAS points (including one social science A Level). I didn't take Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics A Level, but I do take Psychology (which counts as a social science). I attended the open day and loved it!

One of the undergrad vet nurses told me that I can do a three or four year course in veterinary nursing and then have the option and right qualifications to do an additional two year course in veterinary science.

If this is true, do I need scientific A Levels? I am scientifically inclined and have a passion for microbiology in particular, but my GCSE exams went badly, meaning I was rejected from taking Biology and Chemistry A Level.

Please help me! I feel so strongly about this, but if I can only be a vet nurse I'd still see myself having a great future. Please be blunt with me, as I just need a clear answer

Thankyou so much,

Annie.]]> annieraejackson Veterinary StudentsWed, 25 Nov 2015 18:42:34 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,22759,22759#msg-22759 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,22759,22759#msg-22759 pet11 Veterinary StudentsMon, 23 Sep 2013 17:31:40 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,22246,22246#msg-22246 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,22246,22246#msg-22246I'm 15 and in Year 10 at Secondary School. I have always loved animals, especially my pets (guinea pigs and a cockatiel) and equines. I have also always been interested in Biology, and always wanted to become a small animal pet vet.
Being 15, I haven't started applying to colleges let alone Universities, but I was wondering what can I do now to give me the best possible chance of getting accepted into Vet school and becoming a veterinarian? I am hoping to try and get experience over my summer holidays, although most places don't allow under 16's. Should I perhaps see if I could go to a vets every evening of a weekday? Will experience now count, such as going to a vets in my summer holidays for as many weeks as possible? I was thinking of either a date log of what I did each day, or an overall review of what I saw, experienced and learned, or even a scrapbook? Or would it be best to do something like 2 weeks pet shop, 2 weeks vets? Or one week my local boarding kennels and cattery (all one place), one week pet shop, one week veterinary? Or 4 weeks veterinary! And has any vets found that carrying on to the Silver Duke of Edinburgh will help a lot to get you into vet school? (P.s. I don't mind animal experience at all- it's just finding the time and getting the perfect place and the proportions right)!

Here's what I currently do:

Grades:
I haven't sat any GCSE's yet (besides IT coursework), but I am in the top set for all of my subjects and roughly predicted A's. I'm working hard in revision and in class and think I could pull of some A*s. My most strongest subject is English, and I'm also quite strong at Biology too! I have done a exam (not a mock though) in Physics and I got an A*, and in my English controlled assessments I am reaching the top band and got full marks in one! In my mock RE GCSE I got an A, and I got a Merit in IT which I've been told is equivalent to an A apparently.

Subjects:
I'm in the top set for all of my subjects. I do Chemistry, Biology, Physics, English, Maths, PSE, RE, and my options that I picked are Spanish, Business Studies and History.

Volunteering/ work experience:
-Year 10 Work experience: Booked in at a small animal veterinary practise for 5 week days.
-Every Saturday I spend all day at a local stable, mucking out sometimes but particularly working with horses in brushing, tacking up and leading in lessons. I also have my own riding lesson at the end. I have been doing this for about a year, and continue to do this.(I do love horses)!

Extra:
I am just finishing my Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award. (Physical= improving my horse riding, Volunteering= Helping out at the stables- though I have been doing this long before DofE, Skills= Learning 2 new languages). I'm also volunteering as a peer reader for year 6's after school each week, and applying to be a prefect and possibly a head girl.

Other places i.e animal rescue centres I have spent hours researching and looking into, but all either have special requirements e.g.have to be over 16, or are hours away!]]> Beckyluvsguineas Veterinary StudentsTue, 16 Feb 2016 11:12:46 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,22215,22215#msg-22215 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,22215,22215#msg-22215
But then I realise.... I have no idea where I can actually go with my degree. I'm beginning to worry that AM has been so broad spectrum a curriculum that I don't have enough 'specialist' knowledge/expertise to actually be employable in many fields. I know where my interests lie (veterinary science/canine behaviour/reptile husbandry) but how do you take those to the bank?

I would be interested to hear the thoughts of people (particularly those who hire and fire) as to what their 'reaction' (so to speak) would be when presented with a candidate who has a qualification such as my own OR to hear the thoughts of people who perhaps have similar qualifications and the direction they have been able to take their studies.]]> Lynn Perry Veterinary StudentsMon, 23 Sep 2013 17:44:43 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,22199,22199#msg-22199 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,22199,22199#msg-22199
So 2 questions :
1. Which vet schools accept resits?
2. With those that dont (or those that offer places to non resitters over resitters), will they just ignore my resits and look at my original grades, or just completely ignore my application because I have resat.

Thanks.]]> siobhanaw95@gmail.com Veterinary StudentsSat, 16 Mar 2013 15:29:51 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,22191,22191#msg-22191 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,22191,22191#msg-22191
I have just started my second year at college, doing my Level Three Veterinary Nursing Diploma. I am currently at a quiet small animal practice, where I am stuggling to get the experience that I need to advance in my qualification. I would be looking for a paid placement around the Birmingham, West midlands area for the rest of my qualification, which is around one year and three terms. I am a really keen and enthusiatic individual, willing to get stuck in and more hands on with my nursing, I want to be the best I can be!

I would be truley grateful if I was to be offered an opportunity!
Please email my on beckykay678@yahoo.co.uk]]> Rebecca Kay Veterinary StudentsTue, 05 Mar 2013 21:06:07 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,22162,22162#msg-22162 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,22162,22162#msg-22162
I currently live in Belfast and am willing to commute if needs be]]> MichelleD Veterinary StudentsMon, 25 Feb 2013 13:34:47 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,21772,21772#msg-21772 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,21772,21772#msg-21772
Please tell me if I will need to pick physics if not?
Also is there any other subjects I should take to help me become a vet?]]> Caitlin Veterinary StudentsMon, 19 Oct 2015 15:39:43 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,21663,21663#msg-21663 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,21663,21663#msg-21663
I'm Natalie and I'm currently looking for any work with animals, paid or unpaid.
I have been searching the internet for trainee veterinary nursing and animal care assistant jobs with no luck.

I'm 26 years old, mature, will do exactly what I'm told to and I learn quickly. I have helped out at a local cattery, kennels and worked at a riding stables so I have experience working with animals big and small. I also have just finished three weeks work experience at my local vets. This experience gave me more desire to become a veterinary nurse.

I have owned dogs, rabbits, mice, rats, hamsters, gerbils and lots of dart frogs. I currently own a tortoise and two Malaysian leaf frogs and my little baby girl, a pug.
I have a fascination with parasitology, microbiology and anaesthesiology. I know a bit about pathogens, parasites, transmission, prevention, etc.

Do you know a vet who needs a slave?]]> Magpie Veterinary StudentsSun, 16 Dec 2012 12:11:32 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,21661,21661#msg-21661 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,21661,21661#msg-21661I finish my diploma in animal welfare in June
I live in Dorset do you know anywhere that would take on a
"Trainee vet nurse " position that could take me on and train me up
Please email with any details
Thanks
Fie
Fiefie@live.co.uk]]> Fiona Hampton Veterinary StudentsSat, 15 Dec 2012 21:29:37 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,21588,21588#msg-21588 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,21588,21588#msg-21588Thanks.]]> Claire Bowie Veterinary StudentsSun, 25 Nov 2012 18:52:09 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,21488,21488#msg-21488 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,21488,21488#msg-21488
Can anyone give me a heads up?]]> esiella93 Veterinary StudentsTue, 29 Jan 2013 20:59:27 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,21218,21218#msg-21218 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,21218,21218#msg-21218I am in my last year of secondary school finishing up my GCSE's. I have taken Maths, Triple science, English, Geography, Spanish and also ICT, i am getting A*'s in maths and A/A*'s in my sciences with A/B's with English, Geography and Spanish - I was wondering if this is good enough? Also i have been looking at collages but i was wondering what A levels i should be choosing and also whether BTEC pre vet courses would be useful in my A levels?

Thanks a lot,

Katie]]> Katie1997 Veterinary StudentsThu, 03 Jan 2013 11:29:11 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,21080,21080#msg-21080 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,21080,21080#msg-21080Recently i have chosen my year 9 options. These are the subjects that i will be studying in year 10. I have chosen triple science, maths, english, pe, re, spanish and geography. However i would like to change geography for art. Would that be a good idea? I really want to become a vet. Will i need geograhpy? If so should i change to art or stick with geography?
Thanks!]]> Marisa Veterinary StudentsSun, 19 Aug 2012 22:15:25 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,20411,20411#msg-20411 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,20411,20411#msg-20411
My heart is set on becoming a veterinary nurse and hopefully i'll soon be on my way (currently on a animal nursing assistants course and work experience in a practice) but the sky is the limit and I was just wondering if anyone has anymore information about possibly going further to then qualify as a vet once your already a vet nurse?

I know it's been done i'm just curious, does this seem like a practical route - less tuition costs? Maybe cuts out one or two learning years?

Thanks
Aimee]]> Aimeehem Veterinary StudentsWed, 14 Dec 2011 14:25:12 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,20304,20304#msg-20304 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,20304,20304#msg-20304
I'm Claudia and I'm a student at the Veterinary University. My dream is to work with wild animals in the future, like for example in a zoo. I have already found something in London at the RVC for my post-graduate study and I'd also like to do at least a little experience with these animals, like for example during the summer. So, I wanted to ask you if:

- someone has some information about these kinds of experience, specially in Europe (I live in Italy, but I know that if I want to work with this animals, I have to go abroad at the beginning) but also in other countries;
- someone knows if there are scholarships to study in UK for a vet student.

Thanks to all and sorry for my english...I know that it's not perfect :)

Bye bye,

Claudia N.]]> Clacla Veterinary StudentsThu, 12 Sep 2013 11:59:51 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,20274,20274#msg-20274 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,20274,20274#msg-20274
I am currently in year 11 completeing my final year of GCSE's and am considering studying veterinary medicine at university when I have finished Sixth Form.These are the GCSE grades that I am aiming to achieve by the end of this year:

Biology - A/A*
Chemistry - A/A*
Physics - A/A*
English Language - A
English Lit - B possibly an A
Maths - B
Business Studies - A/A*
History - B
Astronomy - B
RE (half-gcse) - B/A
IT - C (Already achieved this)

Are these grades good enough?
Also, what A Levels would I need and at what grades?
I am considering doing Chemistry, Biology, English Lit and something else (possibly physics.)

Any information will be highly appreciated
Sophie x.]]> Sophie87 Veterinary StudentsMon, 24 Oct 2011 14:04:57 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,20189,20189#msg-20189 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,20189,20189#msg-20189
I am currently in my 2nd year of college doing A2 levels in sociology, psychology, and english combined.

Due to mental health issues which i am gradually overcoming, I left school during GCSE year and did English and maths GCSEs at home in under a year, which is all the GCSEs I have.

However after some serious thinking and some work experience I am 95% sure I want to become a vet. I am smart enough to get the grades (not boasting, just plenty of people think having only 2 gcse's = dumb), but I'm guessing I would have to go back and do science GCSE's as they look at those too? Or would I be able to do the preliminary year at bristol instead of the GCSE's?

...If i take another 3 or 4 years to do the right GCSEs and A levels I'll be almost 30 by the time i get done with vet school...

Any help or ideas greatly appreciated-I have a gut feeling this is the career for me even if it does take a while.]]> Lostzy Veterinary StudentsTue, 11 Oct 2011 15:40:00 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,20129,20129#msg-20129 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,20129,20129#msg-20129any tips for finding somewhere? i'm very passionate, i've visited/ sent letters/ emails to ALL the surgeries i can realistically reach, but most haven't replied or there is no vacancies.
Is there anywhere i could advertise? anything i could do? to help me find a placement.
thank you, and sorry for the grammer as i'm on my phone xxx]]> daisy77 Veterinary StudentsTue, 04 Oct 2011 14:16:30 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,20123,20123#msg-20123 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,20123,20123#msg-20123
I got A*ABBBBCCC at GCSE and would like to do Biology at AS level, do i need chemistry too? (I also take English Lit, Economics and German)

Thanks! :)]]> Adrian de Kiewiet Veterinary StudentsMon, 03 Oct 2011 18:43:03 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,20102,20102#msg-20102 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,20102,20102#msg-20102
After visiting one university, I've been told I need at least three weeks more experience in a vet's practice, at least a week handling small animals (not veterinary experience, like kennels) and at least a week around horses.

If you are in the West Midlands, England, specifically around or in Birmingham, Wolverhapton, or Walsall, and could offer me any time during school holidays, I would be very grateful. I'd also be able to do a Saturday or Sunday shift. I would not require payment.

Thank you.]]> ZoeM Veterinary StudentsSun, 02 Oct 2011 12:46:26 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,20094,20094#msg-20094 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,20094,20094#msg-20094 carolj1 Veterinary StudentsTue, 04 Oct 2011 08:27:10 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,19996,19996#msg-19996 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,19996,19996#msg-19996
I am a final year veterinary student in the UK. I would really like to develop my skills as best as possible and be ready for real-word veterinary practice. Unfortunately I am finding that at many of my placements I am not being given the opportunity to further my practical and surgical skills. I do not believe that this is due to my incompetence as I'm often told that I do a good job when I do get this opportunity.

I am happy to ask the supervising vet to practice more surgery however I am afraid of appearing too pushy - has anyone been in a similar situation or have any advice on how to go about asking?

Unfortunately, I have not managed to secure any placements at the RSPCA and I know that they are often more willing to let students develop their skills.

Rachel]]> Rachel Jones Veterinary StudentsSat, 17 Sep 2011 05:11:35 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,19956,19956#msg-19956 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,19956,19956#msg-19956 Charlotte Dyall Veterinary StudentsTue, 13 Sep 2011 12:19:31 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,19925,19925#msg-19925 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,19925,19925#msg-19925
I really need advice on whether my GCSE choices are good to become a vet. I went to my careers advisor in school and she said to go for writing based courses.

From next year I will be doing:

Triple Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics)
Higher Maths
English Language
English Lit
BTEC PE
GCSE German
GCSE Phylosophy and Ethics
GCSE History
BTEC Health and Social

I hope you give me feedback on whether I have made the right choices to keep on corse with becoming a vet.

Thank you]]> AlexandraR Veterinary StudentsMon, 05 Sep 2011 19:05:43 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,19923,19923#msg-19923 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,19923,19923#msg-19923I'm 16, aspiring vet and im desperately looking for some lambing experience over the easter period. Willing, hardworking and determined. If you know anyone who might be willing to take someone on for work experience, please please let me know.
Thankyou.]]> Jess Johnson Veterinary StudentsMon, 05 Sep 2011 15:45:24 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,19863,19863#msg-19863 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,19863,19863#msg-19863
Is there a practice willing to help me ?

Keen lover of animals desperate to train as a Veterinary Nurse .
Previous experience in animal husbandry, reception duties.
Willing and hard working.
I would like to complete the nurse training and qualify as a Veterinary Nurse.
Any job vacancies /work experience considered .
I am willing to work as a Veterinary Care assistant to gain more animal /surgery experience with the HOPE that training to student nurse may follow.
Any Vacancies in the northwest area ?

Thanks Ruthie Jones.]]> Ruthie jones Veterinary StudentsTue, 30 Aug 2011 07:19:41 +0000