BVA Careers Fair
BVA Careers Fair, at the London Vet Show 2012
15 & 16 November 2012, Olympia
At the 2012 London Vet Show we will be running a two day event aimed at providing members with advice and support around their careers and career development.
The programme
The programme focuses on three main themes; starting your career, career options and taking the next step in your career
| Time |
Thursday 15 November |
Friday 16 November |
| 9.00-9.50 |
Identifying the right job and making it yours
CVs, job searching and interview techniques |
Returning to work from a career break
Useful tips from those in the know |
| 10.00-10.50 |
Getting the most out of your first few years in practice
Advice from recent graduates |
Surely there's more to vet life than practice
Alternative career options including industry, research and teaching |
| 11.30-12.20 |
So being a good vet isn't just about the animals
Essential communication skills for handling clients and colleagues |
Getting the most out of the staff you manage
Essential leadership skills for new managers |
| 12.45-13.35 |
Help! I've had an official complaint
What do I do next? |
Can I use my skills outside the profession?
Careers for vets in traditional business roles |
| 13.50-14.40 |
Learning doesn't stop at University
PDP, CPD and post graduate qualifications |
Don't fall short of the law when managing people
The basics of employment law |
| 15.00-15.50 |
Start as you mean to go on
Essential financial planning for new graduates |
Surely there's more to vet life than practice
Alternative career options including army, government and out-of-hours working |
| 16.00-16.50 |
Expand your horizons
Working and volunteering overseas |
Taking the next step in your career
Setting up a new practice, the basics |
| 17.00-17.50 |
Internships
The stepping stone to specialist training |
Create a happy team
Managing work related stress |
Drop in sessions
The fair will also feature one-to-one drop-in sessions, including
- Career advice
- Financial advice
- Legal advice, including advice on contracts of employment
Rates
BVA members can book LVS 2012 for £134.10 + VAT (10% off the lowest advertised rate)
Current final year and 4th year members (5th and 6th years for Cambridge) can apply for a BVA Scholarship to access the LVS and the Careers Fair for just £53.55 + VAT.
To book
To book your place visit the LVS BVA member page and click 'register now'. Alternatively call Chris Jesson on 02476 719687 or email c.jesson@closerstillmedia.com
Terms and conditions
To benefit from this special rate and access to the Careers Fair, members must be active both at the point of booking and at the show date.
LVS standard T&Cs also apply.