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| Dressing for an interview
| Fashion sense that really counts: advice from other doctors.  | | | 6 essential resume tips
| | You don't have to lay a golden egg—just nail the basics of the veterinarian's resume. | | | 8 fail-safe interview tips
| First impressions last forever. It's an adage that rings true, especially when heading into a job interview.
That's why it's important to learn a few basic techniques to keep interviews moving in a positive direction. | | | Life skills become invaluable when entering practice
| | You have graduated; you have passed the boards, and you have finally found a practice that is a great fit. The owner is very excited about having you start your career at the practice too. Now, you must walk through the door of that practice, and make your first impression as a "new" team member. | | | Mini-interviews boost exposure to jobs, externships
| | Columbia, Mo. — A ringing bell stops the conversation, capping the get-to-know-you questions and exchange of contact information. On cue, the participants get up and greet another stranger seated at an adjacent table. | | | Subject line: Hire me!
| | National Report — Sending a resume via e-mail can be as easy as clicking a button. But so can deleting it. | | | 7 things to look for in a new position
| | Watch for these warning signs and welcome sights to be sure your new practice is a keeper that'll keep you happy. | | | The whole package: Non-medical skills build employer approval
| | It takes more than scientific intuition to become a well-rounded, successful veterinarian, experts say. | | | Publishing bolsters graduate resumes
| | Philadelphia — The "publish or perish" adage in academia rarely applies to veterinary students, yet college leaders claim carrying out scientific research and having it accepted by peer-reviewed journals can boost anyone's job prospects, even those embarking on a clinical career. | |  MORE ARTICLES
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| The shelter dilemma
| | Everyone can start to break the impasse between private practitioners and shelters by listening. | | | More graduates pursue specialty studies
| | National Report — One-third of 2006 veterinary graduates pursued specialty studies via internships, residencies or formal education programs, almost doubling participation from 10 years ago, according to a recent American Veterinary Medical Association poll. | | | Finding food animal veterinarians
| | Study data shows that for every 100 job openings, only 96 veterinarians will be ready to fill the spots. | | | Have skills will travel
| | A relief career takes you from place to place, giving you the opportunity to experience practice in a different way. Yet this lifestyle isn't for everyone. Find out what skills and strategies will make this a successful career path for you. | | | Qualities of a successful relief veterinarian
| | Not everyone's suited for a career as a relief veterinarian. But if you communicate well in different environments, manage your time and money wisely, and maintain a professional demeanor, you could be well positioned for relief practice. Here's a more comprehensive list of qualities every relief doctor needs. | | | Associates: Thinking about part time?
| | You're a dedicated doctor. You spent eight years preparing for and enduring veterinary medical school. For the past six years as an associate, you've lived your dream. | | | AAVMC sees opportunities for less traditional DVM roles
| | Columbus, Ohio-A wealth of human resource needs have emerged in veterinary medicine, and if students aren't prepared, the jobs likely will pass up the profession. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Before you accept that job...
| | If you're thinking of pulling up the stakes and moving to another practice in another state, do some number crunching first. Yes, the salary offered looks great, but have you considered how much more you'll have to earn to live the life you want in that city? | | | What am I worth?
| | What's fair compensation one year out of veterinary school? I'm currently working at a two-doctor practice. What do I need to know to make an educated decision about whether to renew my contract? | | | Quietly rolling over a 401(k)
| | I will be receiving a retirement plan distribution when I change jobs. I intend to roll it over to my new employer's plan and have been told that such a rollover will avoid a 20 percent withholding tax. | | | Sweeten the deal
| | Make sure your benefits stack up well against the other options team members could find in your area—and give employees more reasons to stick around. | | | Some models of pay don't pay
| | As graduation approaches, my mind is a whirlwind of questions, concerns, and hopes. I'm ready to practice?mostly. Yet there's one topic that leaves me wary: salary. While production-based compensation and traditional salary historically have been the only two options, they each have room for improvement. But there's a third choice: the ProSal formula, developed by Hospital Management Editor Mark Opperman, CVPM. To understand why I think ProSal is right for me and other new associates, consider these pros and cons. | | | Salary VS. production
| | The best of both worlds, the ProSal compensation formula pays associates on a percentage of production and guarantees a base salary. Find out why this method's a top choice for associates?and why you'll like it, too. | | | A new 401(k) option
| | Starting this month, 401(k) plans can offer a Roth 401(k) provision—which could be a better option for your retirement savings. | | | Handling benefits for part-timers
| | Most part-time employees don't qualify for health insurance, retirement, or other employee benefits. And you must offer fair and equivalent benefits to all team members, regardless of whether they're a new hire or a 15-year veteran at your reception desk. If you don't, you're asking for a discrimination case. | | | Health savings accounts new option for controlling health care costs
| | There is a new option available to every veterinarian, whether seeking health care insurance coverage for themselves and their families or affordable options for the employees of their practice. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| The best job in America
| | Where does the job of veterinarian rank among a list of top 50 jobs when comparing stress levels, schedule flexibility, and working environments? The job squeaks in at No. 49, nestled between sales engineer (No. 48) and school administrator (No. 50). | | | Population spikes to fuel veterinary jobs
| | Veterinarians are well-suited to rise to the very top of public-health organizations. | | | Where do I go from here?
| | National Report — Where are the jobs in veterinary medicine? | | | Where do I go from here?
| | National Report — Where are the jobs in veterinary medicine? | | | Students in animal sciences lack exposure, study shows
| | Gainesville, Fla.-A survey of students enrolled in animal agriculture
at the University of Florida (UF) reveals that 86 percent had minimal or
no experience working with large domestic farm animals. | | | Losing your job isn't a threat; it's an opportunity
| | Take control of your own destiny to reach personal, professional goals | | | Long-awaited job supply study unveiled
| | SCHAUMBURG, ILL. - 6/6/06 - First-year students tracking toward food animal careers report the human-animal bond does not drive their interest in veterinary medicine. They're also less concerned about working nights and weekends or having frequent vacation time than their classmates planning for small animal practice. | | |
Navigating a diverse career
| | The future is rife with new veterinary exploration. Dr. Lonnie King is a believer and a pioneer. | | | Where to find jobs
| | Finding the right job takes planning; know what you want personally, professionally for longevity, satisfaction | | | MORE ARTICLES
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