In a dilema! Advice needed for a newly qualified VN

RE: In a dilema! Advice needed for a newly qualified VN

k.91 — Mon, 15 Aug 2016 21:26:39 GMT

Firstly you were amazingly lucky to have been paid as a student, of the 40 students who trained at the same time as me, only 2 were paid as students, and those who were,were tied into contracts. As has already been pointed out check your contract to make sure you aren't liable to pay back money if you breach contract. I know at my current employer, if you do an advanced diploma, vts etc if you leave within 1-2 years of completion you owe the company a percentage of the fees. I personally wouldn't push for more cash if you have already given notice, its a small veterinary world.

RE: In a dilema! Advice needed for a newly qualified VN

PHA86 — Mon, 15 Aug 2016 11:35:52 GMT

I think there are ways of asking without sounding demanding or rocking the boat. If the answer is no then i wouldn't push the subject, but you shouldn't miss out on something that you may be entitled to.

RE: In a dilema! Advice needed for a newly qualified VN

Selena Carnell — Sun, 14 Aug 2016 20:44:12 GMT

i wouldn't chase just for a months pay increase as it can be amazing how quickly news can travel about someone being demanding, especially if you need a reference. Also as Sal says, check you contract as you may be liable to pay back any college fees or exam fees if work has funded it. Most places all tie you in to the practice for a yr or so following qualification.

RE: In a dilema! Advice needed for a newly qualified VN

Sal the 1st — Sun, 14 Aug 2016 17:40:16 GMT

I'm with Celine on this one. For the sake of 4 weeks is it really worth it? As you were employed rather than there on placement you have been lucky to get away with only 4 weeks notice. Did you have to pay for your training or did the practice pay? If the practice paid are they asking you to pay back anything? - as many practices do. I don't think? that until you actually get the bit of paper that says you are an RVN and your registered number you would have much entitlement to the higher rate - but its not long to wait . If you possibly can try and leave your current position on as good terms as you can manage - you just never know when you may need a favourable point of reference.

I suppose what I am really saying is be careful about being too demanding it could open up a can of worms you may regret

RE: In a dilema! Advice needed for a newly qualified VN

Celine — Sun, 14 Aug 2016 15:17:27 GMT

With respect, is the difference in the wage so significant as to be worth the hassle? If it's just for four weeks I feel as though it might just be better to gracefully work out your notice without "rocking the boat" and therefore leave on good terms and with bridges left unburnt.

Unless they're already p**sed off about you leaving as soon as you qualified in which case heck yeah rock the boat!

RE: In a dilema! Advice needed for a newly qualified VN

Maisy — Sun, 14 Aug 2016 13:12:42 GMT

You're technically a student until your registration is complete. Most practices wouldn't increase your salary immediately until you are officially an RVN (though some may back pay your salary). Therefore if you're working your notice period it's unlikely you will receive any change.