UF CVM Careers December Newsletter

 Welcome to the December edition of the UF CVM Careers monthly newsletter!

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

Employer Spotlight: Forever Vets

Seeking a job? Here is why you should join our Forever Vets Animal Hospital team!  We have seven locations and counting, located in the Jacksonville, Orlando, and the St. Augustine area. At Forever Vets Animal Hospital we provide a state of the art facility which provides excellent patient care, along with excellent team support and a happier work environment! We strive to support our local community and give back to society as a company. Joining our team you will be provided with a sign-on bonus, competitive compensation and, overall excellent benefits. There is always room to grow here at Forever Vets Animal Hospital, come check out our company culture, and our companies five core values today! Visit www.forevervets.com or check out any of our many social media pages. For further information or overall inquiries please contact: vet-talent@forevervets.com or call Dr. G at 904-537-5775.

Student Tip:
Highlighted Veterinary Podcasts

With the upcoming holiday break, maximize your free time by throwing on a podcast in the background when driving to visit family, decorating for the holidays, or lounging outside in Florida's not-so-cold winter weather. If you're feeling like trying out a new veterinary podcast or two, we've got you covered. We listened to a bunch of the veterinary podcasts out there to highlight a few that may be of interest to you!

Blunt Dissection Podcast by Dr. Dave Nicol
2019 VMX Speaker of the Year, Dr. Dave Nicol, aims to interview and profile "the best minds in veterinary medicine, academia, & business" from around the world. Some of the bright minds interviewed include large animal veterinarians Dr. Cody Creelman and Dr. Robert M Miller, Lap of Love executives Dr. Dany McVety and Dr. Sheilah Robertson, and even fourth year students at the Royal Veterinary College.

Why we love it: Presented with a phenomenal British accent and a bit of humor, this podcast certainly entertains while also educating on interesting topics. This is a great listen for those who want to hear about more than just medicine and hear about the personal experiences of famous veterinarians. 

The Uncharted Veterinary Podcast by Dr. Andy Roark
Hosted by Dr. Andy Roark (of social media fame & the UF CVM class of 2008), this podcast brings Dr. Roark's Uncharted Veterinary Community into podcast form. The podcast – and the community on which it is based – is focused on business and career development, including improving communication, dealing with tough owners and coworkers, and how to effectively manage our precious time.

Why we love it: This podcast dives into some of the trickier issues we face daily in the workplace that we may be afraid to talk about, such as handling client threats, being overwhelmed, and facing demanding managers. Dr. Roark also brings humor & a real-talk approach into these difficult situations to make listening enjoyable!
Make sure to listen to Episode 17: First Job Survival Guide for Veterinarians

VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcast by Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT & Dr. Garret Pacinger, DACVECC
This short & sweet podcast (episodes range from 3 to 33 minutes!) gives a general overview of common diseases, diagnoses, and treatments in small animal medicine. This podcast is perfect for those who want a refresher on current procedures and frequently seen diseases and is easy to listen to on the walk from your car in the animal science lot or your daily commute.

Why we love it: This podcast is shorter than most, making it easy to breeze through the episodes! Also, the guest speakers are a great addition to help bring expert opinions into the episodes.

My Veterinary Life by Dr. Marci Kirk & Dr. Anna Reddish
Featuring a wide variety of guests who have specific interests in veterinary medicine, this podcast, sponsored by the AVMA, allows veterinarians to share stories from their careers. From challenges they've faced to how they've overcome them, this podcast aims to show just how cool our profession can be. 

Why we love it: This podcast goes beyond veterinary medicine and talks about what makes veterinarians great both inside and outside of the workplace, such as motherhood, fatherhood, and even synchronized swimming. 

Bonus: PreVet Pawscast by our very own Alex Avelino
The UF CVM-sponsored podcast talks about what pre-vet students need to know before applying to vet school, from interviews with specialists to discussing how to pilot through the years of undergrad with vet school as the final destination. This is a perfect podcast to recommend to all of our pre-vet friends who are excited to someday join us on our DVM journey!

Why we love it: This podcast is light and educational, and the only thing that would make it better is if someone thought of it when we were baby pre-vets hoping the admissions committee would take a chance on us! 

Did we miss a podcast that you'd love to tell everyone about? Let us know on our Facebook page! 

Looking Ahead to Events

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

The Gulf Atlantic Veterinary Conference 
December 5-8, 2019 | Boca Raton, FL | The FVMA hosts their annual TGAVC at the Boca Raton Resort & Club in South Florida. The conference and the associated UF CVM Alumni Reception on December 6th are great networking opportunities for those who plan to stay in Florida.

VetCAN Virtual Career Fair
Saturday, December 7th - 12p-4pm | Remote Access | Both job seekers and employers can connect in this virtual career fair! Looking for a job, internship, or externship? Experience all of the benefits of networking without leaving your couch! Lounge in your pajamas as you access real-time group and one-on-one chats (video optional) with employers across the nation.        

Match Application Deadline
Monday, December 9th | VIRMP | This is the last date to complete and submit the Veterinary Internship & Residency Matching Program application packet and apply to specific programs. Transcripts and letters of reference are also due at this time.

Match Ranking Deadline & End of Withdrawal Period
Friday, January 17th | VIRMP | This is the last day for match applicants to submit their rank order lists. This is also the last date that applicants may withdraw from the Veterinary Internship & Residency Matching Program.

NAVC Veterinary Meeting and Expo - FREE FOR STUDENTS
January 18-22, 2020 | Orlando, FL | One of the largest veterinary conference in the nation calls our state home, so take the opportunity to check it out! New this year, VMX is offering FREE registration for all veterinary students, so take a weekend trip to see one of hundreds of invigorating lectures, meet with some of the 700+ exhibitors, and network with thousands of veterinary colleagues.

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, Part-Time, or Externship
Country Critters Veterinary Clinics (Elizabeth, KY; Ocala, FL; & Gainesville, FL)
Posting Date: November 18, 2019

Emergency Veterinarian | Full-Time, Part-Time, or Internship
Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists (Glendale, Oak Creek, & Port Washington, WI)
Posting Date: November 14, 2019


Associate Veterinarian | Full-Time
Paws Whiskers & Claws, The Feline Hospital (Marietta, GA)
Posting Date: November 13, 2019
 

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

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