Europe

Destination: Europe

Discover articles, interviews and guides from veterinary professionals who work and volunteer in Europe, including the UK.

Continental Europe, Ireland and Iceland

The frozen harbour and rooftops of helsinki

Global Vet Interviews

Vet in Finland: Interview with Tanja

Finland may have been named the world’s happiest country, but whats its really like to work as a veterinarian in such a unique and chilly part of the world?

Volunteers in fluoro safety jackets wave as they release 2 young seals from carriers onto a sandy beach

Volunteer Experiences

Volunteer Interview: Seal Rescue Intern in Ireland

Laura started her volunteer internship at Seal Rescue Ireland to complement her biology degree, but she learned a lot more than seal husbandry! Read all about her experience and the highlights of her time in Ireland here.

5 puppies jump up against the gates of a clean enclosure in the snow in Sofia

Volunteer Organisation Profiles

Animal Rescue Sofia, Bulgaria

Animal Rescue Sofia cares for the stray unwanted animals of Bulgaria. Discover what its like to be a volunteer and find out how you can get involved.

The famous kirkjufellsfoss waterfall on the snaefellsnes peninsula, Iceland

Global Vet Interviews

Vet in Iceland: Interview with Elísabet

Elízabet shares her take on fighting burnout, working as a government vet and the ethics of the horse-meat industry during our discussion of veterinary life in Iceland.

A bike path cuts in between the yellow autumn trees in a swedish landscape

Global Vet Interviews

Vet in Sweden: Interview with Magda

Sweden is known for being pretty progressive, but can the same be said of its vet clinics? I sat down with Magda to discuss the cultural, legal and social aspects of her work as a Vet in Sweden.

A chimpanzee sits balanced at the top of a huge wooden climbing frame

Volunteer Experiences

Volunteer Interview: Primate Keepers in Spain

Fundació MONA is a charity-run sanctuary for chimpanzees and macaques that have been rescued from the illegal exotic pet trade or the entertainment industry. I sat down with three of their volunteer keepers- Sally, John and Sarah, to hear about what its really like to be a primate keeper.

A red and white swedish boat shed stands on the side of a frozen lake under a blue sky

Guide to Overseas Vet Work

Revolutionising Veterinary Practice: Does Sweden have the Answers?

Sweden has a reputation for social care and innovation- but how do these ideals hold out in the veterinary clinic? Here’s the 10 ideas I would like to take home from my time as a locum vet in a Swedish Veterinary Practice.

View of the colourful roof of the mattias church in Budapest in front of a blue sky

Global Vet Interviews

Vet in Hungary: Interview with Dániel

In the rapidly modernising city of Budapest, local vet Dániel discusses the challenges of bringing Western Standards of Veterinary Medicine to Hungary.

Three juvenile seals look closely at the camera

Volunteer Organisation Profiles

Seal Rescue Ireland

Interested in Marine Conservation? Find out all you need to know to become a volunteer with Seal Rescue Ireland, a charity that rehabilitates orphaned seals

Jo Mackenzie, Programme Manager for IAPWA, smiles as she holds a small terrier in her arms in a IAPWA jacket.

Volunteer Experiences

Rediscover your Spark through Volunteering: Interview with Jo

From volunteer Vet Nurse to Programme Manager for an international charity, Jo shares why she started the veterinary volunteering facebook groups, whats its like working in chernobyl, and how volunteering has shaped her life at home and abroad.

Close up image of a chimpanzee with his hand covering his face, at Fondacio Mona

Volunteer Organisation Profiles

Foundation MONA: Primate Rehabilitation Centre, Spain

Fundacion MONA rehabilitates and provides ongoing care for primates rescued from the entertainment and exotic pet industries.

Seal Rescue Ireland

21 January, 2020

Volunteer Interview: Seal Rescue Intern in Ireland

12 May, 2020

Vet in Sweden: Interview with Magda

3 November, 2019

Revolutionising Veterinary Practice: Does Sweden have the Answers?

4 September, 2019

Volunteer Interview: Primate Keepers in Spain

5 February, 2019

Foundation MONA: Primate Rehabilitation Centre, Spain

14 January, 2019

Rediscover your Spark through Volunteering: Interview with Jo

5 January, 2020

Vet in Finland: Interview with Tanja

27 February, 2019

Vet in Iceland: Interview with Elísabet

8 February, 2020

Animal Rescue Sofia, Bulgaria

7 March, 2018

Vet in Hungary: Interview with Dániel

2 May, 2020

United Kingdom

A paint and a palamino horse reach out to each other with their noses, in a small yard at the RDA

Volunteer Organisation Profiles

Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), UK

Discover how you can become a volunteer with the RDA, assisting children and adults with special needs to build confidence through horse-riding.

A carved wooden dog statue in front of a wooden builing with the sign Many Tears Animal Rescue

Volunteer Organisation Profiles

Many Tears Animal Rescue, Wales

Share my experience volunteering as a vet with Many Tears Animal Rescue in Wales, a shelter providing medical treatment and socialisation to unwanted pets before they are rehomed.

Red, pink and blue umbrellas crowd the sky between tall builldings

Guide to Overseas Vet Work

Umbrella vs Limited Company- How to choose as a Veterinary Locum

As a future locum vet or vet nurse, you’ll need to decide whether you’d prefer to work under an umbrella company, or start your own limited company. Here’s the run-down on what that means for you.

Guide to Overseas Vet Work

Vet’s Guide to Moving to the UK Part 2: Veterinary Work Specifics

Now you’ve got all the basics down for moving to the UK, its time to start the ball rolling on the specific stuff you’ll need to do to work as a Vet or Vet Nurse- from registration to insurance and professional associations, its all covered in this post!

A streetvet looks fondly at a stffordshore terrier sitting in the street with its owner

Volunteer Organisation Profiles

StreetVet UK

Make a difference to Britain’s homeless population and their pets by hitting the pavement with StreetVet. Find all the details here.

Two streetvet team members dispense medications to a small dog sitting on the pavement

Volunteer Experiences

Volunteer Interview: StreetVet UK

Volunteer Veterinarian Juliet gives an honest account of the joys and the challenges that come with treating the homeless pets of Bristol with StreetVet.

A reflection of sunset behind the houses of parliament in london

Guide to Overseas Vet Work

Vets’s Guide to Moving to the UK: General Life and Work in Britain

With its high salaries and great standards of patient care, the UK is a great place to work for Vets and Vet Nurse. But moving to a foreign country is a huge undertaking- so, get advice from a vet whose already done it!

The spire of a ruined abbey in Scotland framed within the crumbing archways UK

Guide to Overseas Vet Work

The three hidden challenges overseas vets face when working in the UK

While there are lots of great reasons to work in the UK, many international vets are caught out by the hidden challenges of working in Britain.

A stethoscope, a name stamp, and apple and a note book on a wooden table

Guide to Overseas Vet Work

Essential Items for Locum Vets in the UK

Its always daunting walking into a new veterinary practice as a locum vet or RVN, but your first week will run a lot smoother if you’re prepared with these essential items!

A signpost points out a walking path between the heather in front of a tall scottish hill

Guide to Overseas Vet Work

Starting your own Limited Company as a UK Locum Vet

As a young vet or RVN looking to locum for the first time, it can be hard to know where to start when creating your own limited company. To save you the steep learning curve that I went through, this article outlines all the basic steps and considerations to incorporate your own company, while keeping it relevant for British veterinary professionals.