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Unlocking Opportunities: The Advantages of a Veterinary Working Holiday in Sweden
Unlocking Opportunities: The Advantages of a Veterinary Working Holiday in Sweden

In recent years the concept of a working holiday has gained enormous traction amongst veterinarians who are seeking a break of their usual working routine while also exploring new cultures.

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Combatting Veterinary Stress: Techniques for UK Vets with a Scandinavian Twist
Combatting Veterinary Stress: Techniques for UK Vets with a Scandinavian Twist

Incorporating techniques and skills inspired by Scandinavian practices can offer effective strategies for alleviating stress and finding balance in the demanding field of veterinary medicine.

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Navigating Success: Essential Insights for Locum Vets in Sweden
Navigating Success: Essential Insights for Locum Vets in Sweden

As a locum vet embarking on assignments in Sweden, navigating the landscape can be both exhilarating and daunting. In this article, we delve into essential insights and strategies to help locum vets thrive in Sweden's dynamic veterinary scene.

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Explore the fascinating world of veterinary medicine in Scandinavia.

Join us as we embark on a journey through the diverse landscapes, innovative practices, and captivating stories of veterinary professionals working across Sweden and Norway. Each episode offering insight, tips and inspiration from locums, industry experts, and thought leaders.

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Norway’s National Day
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A day in the life of a vet in Scandanavia
A day in the life of a vet in Scandanavia

The Nordics have really got it right. 

Getting up on a working day in Sweden doesn’t feel the same as in other places. In the UK, for example, many vets dread the thought of going to work a 10-12 hour shift before heading home and crashing out, then getting up and repeating this over and over again.

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How it all started…
How it all started…

I graduated from Bristol vet school in 2007, and soon after I started my first job in a mixed practice in Somerset before moving to do a masters degree in Wild Animal Health at the Zoological Society of London. During the masters course I worked as a locum to earn some money while studying and I realised I enjoyed the flexibility that Locum work provided.

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Pancake day- fettisdagen or ‘fat day’
Pancake day- fettisdagen or ‘fat day’

In Sweden, Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday/ Mardi Gras) has 5 different names and all related to food:

emmeldagen (semlor day),
fläsktisdagen (pork Tuesday),
smörtisdagen (butter Tuesday),
vittisdagen (white Tuesday, because of the use of white flour on pastry making).

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Explore Veterinary Working Holidays in Scandinavia with Nordic Locums. 

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