BVA Careers Fair 2012

A new partnership with the British Veterinary Association, sees the BVA Careers Fair as an exciting new feature for 2012, aimed at providing members with advice and support around their careers and professional development.

Get expert one-to-one advice, support and development to guide you throughout your career and enjoy excellent networking opportunities. The Fair comprises a twoday conference and a dedicated zone on the exhibition floor.

Thursday 15th November 2012

Time	Session Title
9.00~9.50	Identifying the right job and making it yours  CVs, job searching and interview techniques - Helen Frewin, Totem Consulting
10.00~10.50	Getting the most out of your first few years in practice - advice from recent graduates - Rob Darvill, Benson & Babb and Becky Bradshaw, St. James' Veterinary Group
11.30~12.20	So being a good vet isn’t  just about the animals - essential communication skills for handling clients and colleagues - Tom Mowlem and Graham Banks, Companion Care
12.45~13.35	Help! I’ve had an official complaint. What do I do next? - Gordon Hockey, RCVS Acting Registrar
13.50~14.40	Learning doesn’t stop at University PDP, CPD and postgraduate qualifications - Prof. Stephen May, RCVS Council Member
15.00~15.50	Start as you mean to go on. Essential financial planning for new graduates - Danny James, Lloyd & Whyte
16.00~16.50	Expand your horizons. Working and volunteering overseas - Laura Heaps, RCV Intern and Ed James, RVC Intern
17.00~17.50	Internships. The stepping stone to specialist training - Padraig Egan, Fitzpatrick Referrals

Friday 16th November 2012

Time	Session Title
9.00~9.50	Returning to work  from a career break . Useful tips from those in the know - Zaila Dunbar, Vet of Year 2012 and Justin Quinton, BVA Legal Team
10.00~10.50	Surely there’s more to vet life  than practice? Part 1 -  Alternative career options including industry, research and teaching - Jill Maddison, Royal Veterinary College; Zara Boland, Vet Voice; and Veena Singh, VSR Solutions Ltd
11.00~11.50	Getting the most out of the staff you manage. Essential leadership skills for new managers - Helen Frewin, Totem Consulting
12.00~12.50	Can I use my skills outside the profession?  Careers for vets in traditional business roles - Gemma Ludgate, C2 Careers
13.00~13.50	Don’t fall short of the law when managing people.  The basics of employment law - Justin Quinton, BVA Legal Team
14.00~14.50	Surely there’s more to vet life  than practice? Part 2  - Alternative career options in the armed forces, Government and out-of-hours working - Linda Smith, Association of Government Vets, Richard Dixon, Vets Now and Jo Lowe, Army
15.00~15.50	Taking the next step in your career - setting up a new practice – the basics - Peter Gripper, Anval
16.00~16.50	The Wellness Imperative: Creating more effective organisations - Alistair Dornan, BUPA