The Young Vet Summer Experience

Ages 15-18 • London OR Live Online

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Overview

This experience is almost fully-booked and we shall close registration in the next few days.

The Young Vet Summer Experience gives students aged 15-18 a 360-degree, fully immersive experience of working as a vet in London.

Over the course of 15 days, students aged 15-18 will have some of the most prestigious experiences of veterinary medicine that one can imagine: shadowing top vets in an animal hospital; conducting consultations with real patients and clients; and attending a private coaching session with vet school admission officers and current vet students on how to excel in your vet school applications.

Also available on the Summer Experience are immersive visits to Greenwich Equine Centre and a city farm.

Join us for a life-changing experience that will serve as an outstanding differentiator on your university application form and set you up for a future as a successful vet.

Highlights

Immersive Veterinary Experiences:

  • Practise as a small animal vet and conduct examinations and come up with diagnosis
  • Visit an animal hospital and understand the fundamentals of primary animal care
  • Take on the role of an equine vet and observe hydrotherapy techniques on horses
  • Perform veterinary surgical procedures and improve your dexterity skills
  • Visit top veterinary attractions and understand the role vets play in several walks of life
  • Attend a private networking event with vets from multiple disciplines including farm, equine, wildlife and more

Meet Senior Vets:

  • Be coached through immersive experiences with vets from small animal practices, surgery, emergency care, equine, wildlife and farm vets.
  • Private networking sessions with these vets who can become vital connections for your future careers.

Personalised Veterinary School Admission Coaching:

  • Bespoke coaching on how to get into a top veterinary school: have your credentials reviewed by a vet admissions expert and receive a dynamic, personalised development plan to help you gain admission into your first-choice university
  • Acing the admissions process: personal statements, interviews and more
  • Excelling at university: take part in a private tour of a top veterinary school; attend a thought-provoking lecture; discuss your insights with likeminded individuals; and network with leading academics

    Competitive Advantage In Your Veterinary Applications:

    • Attending the Experience demonstrates that you’ve gained key skills such as teamwork, public speaking and problem solving, which are highly-valued by top universities
    • Complete the online assessment after the programme and receive a personalised certificate to include in your UCAS/College applications.

    World-Class People:

    • Meet talented and ambitious students from around the world who fly in for the Summer Experience, creating an invaluable lifetime network.

    Design Your Own Summer Experience:

    • Choose to attend the 15-Day, 10-Day or 5-Day Summer Experience. You can also opt to attend this Summer Experience "Live Online" choosing between the 10-Day or 5-Day Summer Experience.
    • Accommodation, meals, guardianship and airport pick-up are available if required and can be added at checkout. London accommodation is provided at University of London’s halls of residence. Evening social activities will also be provided for students booking with accommodation. 

    DAY 1 – ENTER THE SUMMER INTERNSHIP

    DAY 2 – BECOMING A VET: VET SCHOOL APPLICATIONS

    DAY 3 – ENTER THE PRACTICE: THE WORLD OF A SMALL ANIMAL VET

    DAY 4 – ENTER THE SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE

    DAY 5 – ENTER THE WORLD OF A FARM VET

    DAY 6 – ENTER THE WORLD OF A WILDLIFE VET

    DAY 7 – BECOME AN EQUINE SPECIALIST

    DAY 8 – ENTER THE ANIMAL HOSPITAL

    DAY 9 – ENTER THE WORLD OF DIGITAL HEALTH

    DAY 10 –EXPLORE THE INDUSTRY & PRIVATE NETWORKING

    DAY 11 – CAREERMAX

    DAY 12 – ENTER VETERINARY SCHOOL

    DAY 13 – GRADUATE RECRUITMENT: APPLICATIONS & FURTHER TRAINING

    DAY 14 – GRADUATE RECRUITMENT: ENTER THE WORKPLACE

    DAY 15 – PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN: YOUR NEXT STEPS

    DAY 1 – ENTER THE SUMMER INTERNSHIP

    3:00pmStart

    Over the next five days you will step into the shoes of a veterinary scientist and receive insider advice on veterinary school applications. Explore the different veterinary career paths and take a deeper look into key surgical procedures whilst developing crucial dexterity skills. Finally, get the chance to explore various veterinary specialties such as: small-animal, farm, equine and wildlife vet.

    AfternoonThe Summer Experience Begins

    - Your journey starts here: step into the shoes of a top vet
    - Keynote speech by the Programme Director: discover what the Summer Experience has in store and how to make the most of this unique experience
    - Immersive group activities: develop crucial veterinary skills for the Summer Experience ahead, including communication, public speaking and dexterity
    - Interactive networking session: meet fellow students – talented and ambitious individuals from around the world who can act as powerful contacts for your future career

    6:00pmClose

    *exact programme subject to change without notice

    DAY 2 – BECOMING A VET: VET SCHOOL APPLICATIONS

    11.00amStart

    MorningVet School Applications

    - Model UCAS personal statements
    - Choosing the right course and veterinary school
    - A day in the life of a veterinary student – expectations vs. reality
    - The journey through veterinary school
    - Challenges facing veterinary applicants

    AfternoonVet Specialities

    - Career paths in veterinary science
    - Domestic or wild animal care?
    - Working in a practice vs. working out in the field
    - Determine where to take up your residencies: private practices or academic institutions?
    - Exploring alternate routes: becoming an advanced practitioner
    - Start to build your action plan for success

    5:30pmClose

    DAY 3 – ENTER THE PRACTICE: THE WORLD OF A SMALL ANIMAL VET

    11.00amStart

    Gain insight into the world of a vet and hit the ground running with hands on simulations and key communication skills.

    MorningThe Surgical Procedure

    - Understand the role of surgery in animal hospitals
    - Nip/Tuck: get introduced to the 3 main procedural categories – orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery and neurosurgery
    - Practice making a diagnosis and decide the next steps to save an animal’s life in a series of case studies
    - Undertake a common procedure in veterinary surgery with guidance from an experienced surgeon (you will use everyday household items for this simulation)
    - Under the knife: test your dexterity skills

    AfternoonEnter the Practice: Run your own Clinic

    - Hear from small-animal vets on the highs and lows of a demanding job
    - Look at preventative medicine and care routines to ensure your patients remain as healthy as possible
    - Starting from scratch: understand how to reach the top of the small animal world
    - Building the dream: gain insight into the skills needed to run and own your own practice
    - Key considerations for starting a new practice: vision, location and team

    5:30pmClose

    DAY 4 – ENTER THE SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE

    11.00amStart

    Familiarise yourself with common surgical procedures which will be essential in your veterinary career and discover the key considerations needed to establish yourself in the small-animal world.

    MorningBecome the Vet

    - Take on the role of a vet as you apply the skills you have learned to diagnose patients and tend to their needs
    - Gain valuable feedback from vet surgeons on your interaction with clients and your treatment plans
    - Learn the basics of first aid and practice CPR on an animal model.

    AfternoonClinical Examination

    - Perform a clinical examination and learn about its importance in diagnosis and treatment
    - Work through a series of case studies and come up with proper diagnosis and treatment for each
    - Learn vital communication skills that will help you build rapport with pet owners
    - Enter a VR pet clinic and carefully consider the steps you would take in diagnosing your patient

    5:30pmClose

    DAY 5 – ENTER THE WORLD OF A FARM VET

    11.00amStart

    Experience life as a farm vet and step on site to put your skills to the test.

    MorningThe Farm Vet

    - Understand the hands-on approach vets have in managing farm animals and protecting our public health
    - Observe how farm vets care for cattle and other large animals
    - Explore the role farm vets have in advising and supporting farmers
    - Examine the routine tests performed in a farm: taking blood, performing ultrasound & TB tests and providing treatment
    - Learn about the importance of preventative care, nutrition and behaviour to ensure farm animals remain in peak health

    AfternoonCareer Coaching: The Essentials

    - Your path to success: understanding the key decisions ahead and how to maximise your chances of success
    - Subject choices at A-level/IB/university and more
    - Securing work experience, designing impactful CVs/resumes and powerful interview techniques
    - Coaching from experienced vets on what you can do now to stand out in the future

    5:30pmClose

    DAY 6 – ENTER THE WORLD OF A WILDLIFE VET

    11.00amStart

    Put your veterinary knowledge into practice over the next five days as you navigate complex scenarios such as the crucial role of equine vets as well as animal rehabilitation and animal assisted therapy. Discover the latest advancements in telehealth and their importance in veterinary science and take a closer look at the impact marine animals have on the environment as well as the role of vaccinations in preventative care. Finally, immerse yourself in a series of activities from bespoke tours to museums and top veterinary universities to mini-scale networking events.

    Full DayThe Wildlife Vet

    - Understand the highs and lows of this emerging field
    - Examine the duties of a wildlife vet: examinations, vaccinations and treatments
    - See how city and countryside match and understand the role of vets in ensuring the preservation of wildlife health in a mega-city
    - Explore the work wildlife vets perform in conjunction with rehabilitators
    - Respond to ‘what you would do’ scenarios on controversial issues of captivity
    - Into the wild: visit a top wildlife attraction and have a guided tour on the future of animal conservation.

    5:30pmClose

    DAY 7 – BECOME AN EQUINE SPECIALIST

    11.00amStart

    Full DayThe Equine Vet

    Explore the world of an equine specialist and learn about the important role of rehabilitation in this field.
    - Learn about the important role horses play in several aspects of life and the national economy
    - Observe the unique relationship between veterinary staff and horses
    - Examine different work avenues: private breeders, race horse owners and research facilities
    - Delve into the typical duties of an equine vet
    - Explore the different treatment methods equine vets adopt to treat ailing horses
    - Work with equine vets and horses to understand the joys of this prestigious field

    5:30pmClose

    DAY 8 – ENTER THE ANIMAL HOSPITAL

    11.00amStart

    Navigate complex scenarios veterinary professionals encounter when it comes to animal rehabilitation and explore the vital role of charity-run animal hospitals in the heart of London

    Full dayEnter the Animal Hospital

    − Visit Blue Cross Animal Hospital and experience first-hand the roles of senior vets, veterinary nurses, and RVC students in the hospital environment
    − Tour an animal surgical theatre, dental suite, x-ray room and veterinary lab−Conduct a mini ‘ward round’ in a dog and cat kennel to understand the needs of each animal, calculate suitable drug doses and plan for their ongoing care
    − Respond to ‘what you would do’ scenarios when dealing with severe rehabilitation cases−Debate controversial veterinary topics with experienced vets and your peers
    − Understand the operational and financial pressures of working in a charity-funded hospital and use this new found knowledge to excel in veterinary school interviews

    5:30pmClose

    DAY 9 – ENTER THE WORLD OF DIGITAL HEALTH

    11.00amStart

    MorningTelehealth in Veterinary Science

    - Explore the use of telemedicine in veterinary practices
    - Examine how client consultations can be improved using digital health technology
    - Look closer at the range of specialist disciplines that can be covered using telehealth
    - Go digital: examine the use of telehealth in areas like general wellness care, after-hours care and post-surgical care
    - Visit a digital health company and discover the latest innovations in the field.

    AfternoonThe Veterinary Practice and Health Technology

    - Explore the evolution of digital health, latest innovations and what the future holds
    - Get introduced to real world applications of health technology
    - Supercharged: team up with software engineers to design your own digital health app to help you stay up to date with your patients’ vaccination charts
    - Present your projects to leading veterinary professionals and receive live feedback.

    5:30pmClose

    DAY 10 –EXPLORE THE INDUSTRY & PRIVATE NETWORKING

    11:00amStart

    MorningIn Good Faith: Veterinary Ethics

    Today you will navigate controversial topics in veterinary ethics and proceed to put the newfound knowledge you have gained from this Summer Experience to the test in a private networking event featuring experts from different specialities in veterinary science.

    - The duty of care: explore what constitutes animal cruelty beyond animal abuse
    - A voice for the suffering: navigate controversial topics from declawing, euthanasia, and selective breeding
    - Learn about the progressive code of ethical conduct which all veterinary professionals should adhere to
    - Debate heavy-hitting topics with experienced vets and your peers
    - Respond to ‘what you would do’ scenarios and work together to reach a consensus

    AfternoonPrivate Networking Event

    - Put your newfound knowledge to the test
    - Take part in a private networking session with top small-animal, farm, equine and wildlife vets
    - Have your burning questions answered by those in the know
    - Receive valuable advice from experts in the field

    5:30pmClose

    DAY 11 – CAREERMAX

    11.00amStart

    Over the next five days, you will receive personalised coaching on how to succeed in each of the major milestones on the road to landing your dream job:
    i) securing a place at a top-tier veterinary school
    ii) excelling in your studies
    iii) mastering every aspect of the recruitment process and procuring a top job in veterinary science post-university. In addition, you will receive inspirational coaching on key employability skills from high-profile figures including politicians and Olympic athletes.

    MorningEnter CareerMax

    Your future starts now: discover the essential skills needed to thrive in veterinary science.
    - Personal development plan: work with a careers expert in small focus groups to plan the next steps in your journey
    - ‘Big results require big ambitions’: hear from a world-class Olympic athlete on the importance of being a self-starting, ambitious individual in today’s increasingly competitive climate
    - ‘The art of communication is the language of leadership’: hear from a high-ranking politician on how best to improve your communication skills and captivate a large audience.

    AfternoonThe Admissions Process

    You’re in your final year of school and it is time to start thinking about what comes next.
    - Inside UCAS: an interactive session with veterinary admissions officers, with guidance on how to ace your applications and bag your first-choice university
    - Eye-catching extracurriculars: using extracurricular activities to boost your application
    - Personal statement workshop: expert coaching on the art of personal statement writing
    - Interview training: a masterclass with senior admissions tutors from top UK universities
    - You become the admissions officer: step into the shoes of a university admissions tutor; review a collection of personal statements and interview prospective students for a place at a world-renowned educational institution.

    5:30pmClose

    DAY 12 – ENTER VETERINARY SCHOOL

    11.00amStart

    MorningWelcome to University!

    Congratulations! You have been accepted into your first-choice university – it’s time to start preparing.
    - University tour: private tour of a top veterinary school led by students, who will guide you through the abundant opportunities available to you there
    - Academic lecture: meet academics from multiple departments such as veterinary medicine, biological sciences and veterinary nursing, hear about the research they are undertaking in their specialist fields and experience a university-style lecture
    - Meet the university team: attend an exclusive networking lunch with students and academics from different veterinary departments.

    AfternoonStep into the Shoes of a Student

    - Gain an insight into the vast opportunities available to veterinary students: explore the chance to study abroad, complete intercalated years, and secure placements in the best veterinary departments across the country
    - The academic seminar: discuss the contents of the morning lecture in a seminar group led by an academic, reflect on the topics raised with likeminded individuals
    - The research project: work effectively as part of a team to research and plan for a knock-out group presentation
    - The group presentation: present your team’s finding to your peers and academics
    - The feedback: receive feedback on your presentation and reflect on your team’s performance.

    5:30pmClose

    DAY 13 – GRADUATE RECRUITMENT: APPLICATIONS & FURTHER TRAINING

    11.00amStart

    MorningGraduate Applications

    You’re in your final year of an undergraduate degree and are thinking about applying for graduate entry into veterinary science.
    - Standout work experience: learn the importance of securing relevant work experience and the impetus it can add to your graduate admissions
    - Killer personal statement: crack the code to the perfect personal statement with industry recruitment experts and hear from graduate admissions officers from the veterinary industry on what they are looking for in candidate personal statements
    - You become the graduate interviewer: interview candidates for a graduate role alongside senior recruitment managers and put them through their paces with a series of challenging scenario-based questions.

    AfternoonPost-Graduate Options

    You are about to complete your veterinary course and are curious about what comes next…
    - Interview workshop: receive bespoke public speaking training on how best to articulate yourself during high-pressure, professional situations such as interviews and presentations
    - Next steps: explore post-graduate transition degrees, continual professional developments as well as options to enter straight into the work field
    - You become the graduate interviewer: interview candidates for a graduate role alongside senior recruitment managers and put them through their paces with a series of challenging scenario-based questions
    - Reflection: return to your focus groups and review the goals you set for InvestIN’s CareerMax week. What have you achieved so far? What would you like to work on over the final two days? What questions do you need answering?

    5:30pmClose

    DAY 14 – GRADUATE RECRUITMENT: ENTER THE WORKPLACE

    11.00amStart

    MorningOn the Job

    Congratulations! You have nailed the initial interview for a graduate role at a top veterinary university or continuing professional development and you’re wondering what comes next.
    - Delve deeper: explore different veterinary specialties and begin to pinpoint your area of interest in a work setting
    - Performance tests: experience a series of simulated veterinary scenarios that will assess your attention to detail, dexterity and emotional resilience and receive feedback on your performance
    - The veterinary team: explore how veterinary surgeons, clinical biologists and veterinary nurses collaborate in the workplace.

    AfternoonThe Group Exercise: A Multidisciplinary Team

    - Real-life case study: investigate an uptick in unusual animal deaths, dental decay and blackened teeth, tumours and birth defects, and other unusual symptoms in a rural population
    - Investigate the above public health crisis from the perspective of a veterinary scientist and propose solutions
    - Meet your multidisciplinary team, establish members’ individual strengths and areas of expertise and work together to identify the cause of disease
    - Teamwork: master the art of managing discussions as you approach the problem from different angles, collate evidence and put together a holistic action plan
    - Key skills: manage your time effectively, collect evidence, create a new diagnostic criterion, and propose curative treatment and prevention plans
    - Present and defend your findings in this unprecedented case and compare the avenues pursued in real-life.

    5:30pmClose

    DAY 15 – PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN: YOUR NEXT STEPS

    11.00amStart

    MorningPersonal Development Plan

    - Personalised feedback: receive a bespoke summary of your performance during the day 14 group exercise, including your strengths and areas for development
    - Group reflection: return to your focus groups and reflect on what you have achieved throughout InvestIN’s CareerMax week
    - Personal development plan: work with a recruitment expert to establish your next steps and create your very own personal development plan
    - Farewell speech: a review of what you have gained from the Summer Experience, with closing remarks from the Programme Director.

    2:00pmClose

    Fees, Eligibility and Options

    This experience is almost fully-booked and we shall close registration in the next few days.

    The Summer Experience is for students aged 15-18 and you do not require any prior knowledge. The London Experience will begin on 22nd July 2022. You can choose to attend for either days 1-5, days 1-10 or days 1-15. You can add accommodation, meals and transfers if you wish to. Listed on the table below is a breakdown of the pricing options and what is included. (There is an alternative 'Live Online' version of the experience which you can attend for either 5 or 10 days which will begin on 12th August 2022.)

    Click "Register Now" to book your place. Alternatively, if you wish to pay by instalments please email us at info@investin.org with the following information and we shall send you an invoice for a 50% deposit: student's name; date and length of summer experience; whether you want accommodation or not.

    Summer Experience Type London 5-Day London 10-Day London 15-Day
    Length Days 1-5 Days 1-10 Days 1-15
    Practise as a small animal vet and conduct examinations and come up with a diagnosis. Receive coaching on the hands-on approach vets have in managing farm animals and protecting our public health. Observe hydrotherapy techniques on horses
    Enter an animal hospital and understand the fundamentals of primary animal care. Explore telehealth in veterinary science. Build your own digital health application
    Private networking session with top vets
    5 days dedicated to coaching you on mastering every aspect of the recruitment process for the best jobs in veterinary medicine
    Summer Experience fee
    £1350
    £2600
    £3750
    Optional fee for University of London accommodation (private single en-suite rooms) with all meals and guardianship included
    £600
    £1350
    £2100
    Optional fee for London airport pick-up and drop-off (each way)
    £100
    £100
    £100
    Alternative ‘Live Online’ version of the Summer Experience (choose 5 or 10 day)
    £595
    £995
    n/a
    Venues, Dates & Locations

    London, UK

    In-Person

    22nd July - 5th August 2022

    UCL and other locations

    Accommodation Location

    Garden Halls (University of London)
    London, WC1H 9EN

    OR 

    College Hall (University of London)
    London, WC1E 7HZ

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    Live Online

    In-Person

    12th August - 21st August 2022

    11am - 4:00pm (UK time)

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    In-Person

    22nd July - 5th August 2022

    UCL and other locations

    Accommodation Location

    Garden Halls (University of London)
    London, WC1H 9EN

    OR 

    College Hall (University of London)
    London, WC1E 7HZ

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    Online

    12th August - 21st August 2022

    11am - 4:00pm (UK time)

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    AmbitionX

    As part of your booking, you will receive 12 months’ access to our state-of-the-art tech platform, AmbitionX. Here you will find all of your programme materials and complete post-programme assessments to gain coveted ‘experience points’ to demonstrate your levels of professional development. You will also be able to access any of InvestIN’s Live Online weekend and evening programmes through AmbitionX at no extra cost.

    COVID-19 Group

    In the unlikely event that the in-person programme is completely cancelled because of Covid-19 then students will receive a refund. We have never yet had to cancel a London summer experience, having successfully delivered programmes during the summers of 2020 and 2021, with strict social distancing and excellent feedback. We shall of course adhere to all Covid-related government guidelines in place at the time of the programme and keep student safety as the highest priority.

    If you pay via credit because you postponed a previous booking then the credit note will be reissued to you in full.

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