Virtual Work Experience and Exploring the Veterinary Profession

Get virtual vet work experience before embarking on a veterinary degree

The COVID-19 pandemic means that many potential vet students cannot undertake animal handling work experience.

On this course, you’ll get insight into the reality of life as a vet so that you can make an informed decision before embarking on a veterinary degree course.

You’ll learn about the structure of veterinary practice and the different governing bodies, as well as discover the day to day challenges a vet might face.

You’ll also explore the different roles available outside of general practice and find out the great opportunities such a degree can bring.

This course is designed for students considering a degree in veterinary medicine and science.

The course will also benefit anyone considering a role within the wider veterinary team.

• Introduction to the veterinary profession
• Course Introduction
• Introduction to the profession
• Where and how vets work
• Review and Sumarise
• The wider team, expectations and what it is really like being a vet
• The Roles of the Wider Veterinary Team
• Para-Professionals
• Regulation and expectations
• What is it really like being a vet?
• Work Experience and Reflection
• Course Completion