UF CVM Careers November Newsletter

 Welcome to the November 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!  

Student Tip #1:
What does it mean to be "corporate?"

The word "corporate" sparks many strong feelings in those in the veterinary community. Some veterinary professionals associate corporatized veterinary practices with cookie-cutter medicine, while others love the many benefits that often come with working in a corporate-owned practice. While it is highly unlikely that veterinary medicine will become 100% corporate-owned, it cannot be denied that the presence of corporations is growing fast and the number of jobs in corporate practices is rapidly increasing. 

It is important for anyone looking into careers in veterinary medicine to understand that corporate-owned practices encompass a vast spectrum of veterinary practices. Veterinary corporate consolidators typically range along a spectrum; from standardized to minimal presence. On one end there are those practices who live by their brand, are relatively similar across the board, and have more standards of medical practice established for their veterinarians. These practices are typically those whose clinics' names are that of the corporate owner and are well established in the veterinary industry. In contrast, the other end of the spectrum is occupied by practices who are behind-the-scenes corporate. These practices are individualized with no mention of the corporate owner in their name or marketing outside of internal communication but are owned  by a corporate entity. In these more minimally corporate run practices, there is little to no influence on medical practice and/or practice management.

While the range of corporate practices is very diverse, there are advantages and disadvantages of each side of the spectrum. Corporate veterinary practice is certainly becoming a large force in veterinary medicine, but it is not a one-size-fits-all label. When looking for careers in veterinary medicine, explore all your options including corporate practices to see what fits for you, each organization attracts and draws individuals with different values and strengths. There are many great jobs out there and you can likely find one that is a good fit for you. 

To learn more about many of the different corporate owners in veterinary medicine, check out this comprehensive analysis on DVM360: The State of Veterinary Corporatization. 

Student Tip #2:
 Disability Insurance

While the topic is not the most exciting, disability Insurance is a crucial topic to understand as it is a necessary safety net for all practicing veterinarians. Certified Financial Planner Dan Routh has an excellent DVM360 article that breaks down what disability insurance is and why ALL veterinarians should have it. Below is an excerpt from his article that outlines what exactly is disability insurance: 

What is disability insurance?
Disability insurance replaces a portion of your income when you become disabled and can no longer work due to an illness or injury. Typically, you can only replace up to 60% of your income, and depending on who pays the premiums, the benefit may be taxable. To understand how disability insurance works, we first need to break out the two main types:

Short-term disability covers the first 60 to 90 days after you become disabled. This coverage is usually offered through your employer, although it’s less common if you work for a small practice where benefits are limited. A healthy emergency fund of three to six months of your fixed living expenses saved in cash can also serve this role if you don’t have coverage through work. (Fixed expenses would include items like rent, car payments, student loans, groceries, insurance, etc.)

Long-term disability starts after a set period (usually 90 days) and is sometimes offered by your employer but more often purchased privately. These policies can provide coverage for a few years or even up to age 65.

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Fun fact: Did you know that some short-term disability insurance policies can also be used to cover pregnancy/maternity leave? This unique benefit can be used to supplement your income during and after pregnancy, another reason to take a close look at your options for short-term disability.

If you are more of a podcast-er, you can hear Routh himself talk about the article on episode #21 of the The Veterinarian Success Podcast. In this podcast veterinarian specific financial planner Isaiah Douglass, MBA, CFP® discusses the clinical, business, financial, and personal components of veterinary medicine with other industry professionals. 

For more information on disability insurance, check out the podcast creator Isaiah Douglass' blog post about what to look for in a disability insurance policy here: https://www.growingyournetworth.com/six-critical-features-of-a-rock-solid-disability-policy/

Looking Ahead to Events

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Upload your resume – DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Saturday, November 16th | Want to get your resume out there to potential employers for jobs after graduation, externships, or even summer opportunities?  Register and upload your resume now for the VetCAN Virtual Career Day to be considered by 45+ employers to national opportunities in all areas of practice.  Register now and let employers reach out to you!

VetCAN Virtual Career Fair  – REGISTER BY SATURDAY, 11/16
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.

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.

Small Animal Cardiologist, Internist, or Surgeon | Full-Time
Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center (South Abingdon Twp., PA)
Posting Dates: October 9 & October 29, 2019

Associate Veterinarian | Full-Time
Colony Plaza Animal Hospital (The Villages, FL)
Posting Date: October 6, 2019


Associate Veterinarian | Full-Time
Sedro Woolley Veterinary Care (Sedro Woolley, WA)
Posting Date: October 5, 2019
 

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

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