The Annual Conference for Teachers and Advisers 2019

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Who really gets into vet school? Destroying myths, and top tips to help your students

Monday 4 February 2019 12:30 – 13:20

Summary

Open to all

Has one of your students approached you and said they want to be a vet? What did you tell them? Do you think you may have a student who could make an excellent vet? What do you do now? There are many common misconceptions about vet school. This session will guide you on how to respond to your student queries with accurate and up-to-date information. It will cover what to look out for in potential students, when to suggest it as a possible career option, and current requirements for students who want to become vets in the future, including the current admission requirements for the University of Liverpool. It will also include what the profession is aiming to achieve over the next decade to improve diversity and resilience, based upon the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons’ ‘VetFutures’ document, and what impact this has on potential future students.