"How important is Continuous Education for Vets?"
PETnVET|April - May 2022
Ilona Otter, DVM, MSc, MRCVS, Sp Comp Int Health, WVS Director of International Veterinary Training
"How important is Continuous Education for Vets?"

In all professional fields and industries, it is important to keep updating existing skills and gather new knowledge. What we learned once in college in our early twenties does not suffice to carry us through our career as professionals. Veterinarians are no different in this regard. Many countries require a set number of hours every year to be spent in continuous professional development (CPD). For example, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in UK sets the recommended minimum requirement for all its registered member veterinarians as 35 hours of CPD every year.

In addition to gaining more knowledge in a certain subject, continuing education has many other benefits as well. Attending to CPD programs helps to expand your professional network; you will meet other professionals and other like-minded individuals with similar goals as you have. This will further encourage you to develop and improve yourself but it also provides you with a network of colleagues to whom to turn for advice in matters that are more of their speciality and less of yours. And vice versa.

It is unfortunately rather common for veterinary professionals to begin to experience burnout, feel stuck in their careers, or get bored with the usual cases. Compassion fatigue is a well-known condition among the veterinarians. It is characterized by emotional and physical exhaustion leading to decreased ability to empathize or feel compassion for others. By investing in your continuous learning can encourage creativity and help to reignite your passion to the profession and remind you why you chose this path. It may also help you to discover new fields within the profession that are of specific interest for you and where you want to begin to direct your career to make it more rewarding mentally as well as perhaps also financially.

This story is from the April - May 2022 edition of PETnVET.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the April - May 2022 edition of PETnVET.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

MORE STORIES FROM PETNVETView All
Bisleri Vedica Champions The Cause of #AdoptDontShop
PETnVET

Bisleri Vedica Champions The Cause of #AdoptDontShop

Mumbai, April 24, 2023: Bisleri Vedica, Himalayan Spring Water, has launched a new campaign, #AdoptDontShop.

time-read
2 mins  |
June-July 2023
Breed Feature Indian Spitz
PETnVET

Breed Feature Indian Spitz

The Indian Spitz is a charming and delightful dog resemblance to a fox, this small to medium-sized breed captures the hearts of many dog lovers.

time-read
4 mins  |
June-July 2023
Successful surgical Management of an invasive large Metastatic sertoli cell tumour in a 9 years old cryptorchid Labrador Retriever
PETnVET

Successful surgical Management of an invasive large Metastatic sertoli cell tumour in a 9 years old cryptorchid Labrador Retriever

A 9-year-old male Labrador Retriever named Simbha, who was cryptorchid (undescended testicles), was referred to Amulya Pets Specialty Clinic in Salem from Bangalore for evaluation of a large mass in the abdomen and left inguinal region.

time-read
3 mins  |
June-July 2023
CARGILL launches pet health focused digital platform, Zoonivet, catering to needs of URBAN PET PARENTS in India
PETnVET

CARGILL launches pet health focused digital platform, Zoonivet, catering to needs of URBAN PET PARENTS in India

Zoonivet started operations in October 2022 and recently crossed the milestone of 100,000+ app downloads

time-read
2 mins  |
June-July 2023
SUMMER SIGNALS: How to notice if your pet has Diarrhea problems
PETnVET

SUMMER SIGNALS: How to notice if your pet has Diarrhea problems

The he summer season brings joy and outdoor adventures for both pets and their owners. However, it also presents certain health challenges, including diarrhea.

time-read
8 mins  |
June-July 2023
How To Keep Your Cat Happy
PETnVET

How To Keep Your Cat Happy

If you're a cat owner, then you know that cats are generally beguiling, low-maintenance, inquisitive pets

time-read
4 mins  |
December-January 2023
AN UPDATE ON EXTERNAL PARASITES IN Dogs...
PETnVET

AN UPDATE ON EXTERNAL PARASITES IN Dogs...

Ectoparasites are living parasite which lives outside of the host and causes damage to the host and derives their nutrients. Generally, four types of ectoparasites play an important role in transmitting the disease in dogs such as; Fleas, Lice, Ticks, and Mites

time-read
4 mins  |
December-January 2023
HEMIPELVECTOMY IN DOGS: Overview of the Technique
PETnVET

HEMIPELVECTOMY IN DOGS: Overview of the Technique

Removal of a pelvic segment (hemipelvectomy) may be indicated for effective management of tumors involving the pelvis and surrounding soft tissues, severe pelvic trauma, or functional abnormalities (e.g. fracture malunion)

time-read
5 mins  |
December-January 2023
THE PET INDUSTRY'S new meeting place in Asia
PETnVET

THE PET INDUSTRY'S new meeting place in Asia

Pet Fair South East Asia turns bangkok into pet industry

time-read
3 mins  |
December-January 2023
Scottish Fold
PETnVET

Scottish Fold

The Scottish Fold is seemingly made entirely of curves! This rounded, medium-sized cat is compact and solid, with a round head, large round eyes and most notably their ears are small and neatly folded forward covering the ear opening

time-read
4 mins  |
December-January 2023