Between a rock and a hard place

RE: Between a rock and a hard place

Carolyn Edwards — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:00:12 GMT

I agree with James and Sal. If you do decide to take a break then you will be able to apply lots of your nursing skills to your new job and if you decide to return to nursing then you will also bring new skills back with you. A lot of people working in the veterinary industry know no other and it can be an real eye opener working in another sector!

There are plenty of alternative roles with a veterinary slant, such as lecturing, dog walking, setting up a pet ambulance service or as a domicillary/district RVN, insurance claims assessor, sales rep, etc.

You could also consider working as a locum or retraining. The NHS have a careers website where they list all sorts of opportunities like theatre technician, ambulance crew, etc. They even have a tool to help you find a suitable role. https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/career-planning/career-tools

Good luck with whatever you decide.

RE: Between a rock and a hard place

Sal the 1st — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 02:33:44 GMT

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I have been an RVN for a long time now and I think I am starting to lose the will to do it anymore. There are aspects that will always be rewarding, but the position of veterinary nurses is so misunderstood STILL! We are paid shockingly badly, unappreciated, put upon, restricted and sometimes ignored.

When is it time to get out? And what can we do except nurse/manage?

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you could always take a break (short or permanent) and do something else - it will either decide for you that vet nursing isnt so bad or there are more enjoyable/rewarding occupations out there

RE: Between a rock and a hard place

James Colver Cert. Ed, RVN — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 01:34:01 GMT

Find somewhere that pays their nurses a half decent wage, where you aren't unappreciated, ignored or put upon - they are out there, so don't settle for less!