UF CVM Careers September Newsletter

 Welcome to the first edition of the UF CVM Careers monthly newsletter for the 2020-2021 school year!

We encourage you to keep up-to-date by following our Facebook page and watching for emails about dinners, workshops, and more!  

Student Article: Job Hunting Amid COVID-19 

Adapted from dvm360, August 17, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a devastating time for the current workforce, but this could very well be the best time for you to start your job hunt. Many practices are hiring and are in desperate need of skilled team members. Before signing the dotted line, it's imperative that you find out how the pandemic has impacted the practice's workplace culture.

Here are 10 questions you can ask each practice so that you can make an informed decision:

1. Did you let go of any staff members during this pandemic?
2. How has your team adjusted to these unprecedented times?
3. What new strategies have you put into place?
4. How have you maintained a positive practice culture? 
5. What has been your largest communication challenge and how did you resolve it?
6. Did you implement new safety procedures?
7. In the event that an employee, myself or a family member of the team were to test positive for COVID-19, what would be your next step?
8. How do you inform your team of any changes during the pandemic?
9. What job security measures do you have in place?
10. What are the steps the practice is taking to remain open?

Take your time and interview with several practices. Use these questions as a tool to compare each practice before joining a new team. Happy searching!

Emily Shiver, CVPM, is practice manager at Cleveland Heights Animal Hospital in Lakeland, Florida.

Looking Ahead to Events

Learn more by clicking the links and don't forget to RSVP!

UF CVM Career Week- Zoom Link in Canvas Calendar & Email
September 21-25, 2020| Resume review, interview practice, and networking with employers. Follow the Facebook page and check your Pro DVM canvas calendar and email for updates and links.

AVMA Salary and Benefits Data Lunch and Learn-  Zoom Link Here
September 25, 2020| 12:30pm EST | Fourth year students encouraged to attend.

DVM Virtual Career Fair-Online, register now!                                                  September 26, 2020| 1:00pm-4:00pm EST| Submit your resume, interview, and network virtually with 200+ employers from across the nation.

Externship & Career Opportunities Lunch and Learn - Zoom Link Coming Soon!
October 27, 2020| 12:30pm EST| Second year students encouraged to attend. 

Highlighted Gator CareerLink Job Postings

We have over 110 jobs currently listed on our job widget; below are three of the most recent. Click on the button below to view all current postings.

Associate Veterinarian | Full-Time
Round Rock Animal Hospital (Round Rock and Austin, TX)
Posting Date: September 3, 2020

Associate Veterinarian  | Full-Time
Shoreline Veterinary Hospital (Jacksonville Beach, FL)
Posting Date: September 3, 2020

Associate Veterinarian | Full-Time
Underhill Animal Hospital (Orlando, FL)
Posting Dates: August 17, 2020

For the full list of all current job postings, please click the link below:

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