The Young Vet Summer Experience

Name: The Young Vet Summer Experience
Brand: InvestIN Education
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The Young Vet Summer Experience

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Overview

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

Over the course of two weeks, students will have some of the most exclusive experiences of veterinary medicine that one can imagine: shadow top vets in an animal hospital, conduct consultations with real patients and attend a private coaching session on how to excel in your vet school applications.

Join us for a life-changing experience that will set you up for a future as a successful vet.

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Practise as a small animal vet: conduct examinations and come up with diagnoses
Visit an animal hospital and understand the fundamentals of primary animal care
Take on the role of an equine vet and observe therapy techniques on horses
Perform surgical procedures on dummy animals and improve your dexterity
Visit veterinary sites including farms and zoos and learn about the different fields within veterinary medicine
Attend a private networking event with vets from multiple disciplines including farm, equine, wildlife and more

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

Comprehensive coaching on how to get into a top veterinary school
Master the admissions process: personal statements, interviews and more

Attending the Summer Experience demonstrates that you have gained skills which are highly-valued by top universities.
Complete the assessment after the programme and receive a personalised certificate to include in your university applications.
Personalised industry reference letter from vets confirming what you have achieved on the programme.

Experience life at one of the best universities on the planet: University College London (UCL)
Meet talented and ambitious students from around the world who fly in for the Summer Experience, creating an invaluable lifetime network.

⦁ Choose from one of the following options:

1. First Week Only (taster experience); or
2. Two-Week Experience (the full programme); or
3. Two-Week Premium Experience (the ultimate package with both weeks plus enhanced benefits)

Accommodation
You can choose either residential or non-residential. The accommodation is at UCL student halls in central London. We provide residential students with meals, guardianship and fun activities on evenings and weekends. Airport transfers are also available at checkout.

Immersive Experiences Week 1

The World of a Vet

Explore the different career paths in veterinary science
Domestic or wild animal care?
Working in a practice vs. working out in the field
Where to take your residencies: private practices or academic institutions?
Hear from professional vets on the highs and lows of the job
Gain insights into the skills you’ll need to succeed

Enter The Small Animal Practice

Perform clinical examinations, diagnose patients and tend to their needs
Learn the basics of first aid and practise CPR on a dummy animal
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
Gain valuable feedback from vet surgeons on your interaction with clients and your treatment plans

The Farm Vet

Discover the vital role vets play 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, providing treatment and performing ultrasound and TB tests
Learn about the importance of preventative care, nutrition and behaviour to ensure the long-term health of farm animals

Become an Equine Specialist

Observe the unique relationship between veterinary staff and horses
Learn the responsibilities of equine vet and the importance of rehabilitation
Explore the different treatment methods equine vets use to treat ailing horses
Examine different work avenues: private breeders, race horse owners and research facilities
Work alongside equine vets and horses to understand the joys of this prestigious field

Vet School Applications

Subject choices at A-level/IB/university and more
Securing work experience
Model UCAS personal statements
Powerful interview techniques
Choosing the right course and veterinary school
Your journey through veterinary school
The challenges facing veterinary applicants
Coaching from experienced vets on what you can do to stand out

Immersive Experiences Week 2

Animal Surgery

Understand the role of surgery in animal hospitals
Learn the 3 main procedural categories – orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery and neurosurgery
Practise making a diagnosis and decide the next steps to save an animal’s life in a series of case studies
Under the knife: test your dexterity skills
Undertake a common vet surgery procedure using everyday household items under the guidance of an experienced surgeon

The Wildlife Vet

Examine the duties of a wildlife vet: examinations, vaccinations and treatments
Understand the role of vets in ensuring the preservation of wildlife health in a mega-city
Get hands-on with exotic animals and speak to the team who look after them every day
Respond to ‘what you would do’ scenarios on controversial issues of captivity
Into the wild: visit a top wildlife attraction and learn about the future of animal conservation

Digital Health and Veterinary Ethics

Explore the use of telemedicine in veterinary practices
Examine how client consultations can be improved using digital health technology
Navigate controversial topics in veterinary ethics including declawing, euthanasia and selective breeding
The duty of care: explore what constitutes animal cruelty beyond animal abuse
Learn the progressive code of ethical conduct that all vet professionals should adhere to

Enter 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
Respond to ‘what you would do’ scenarios when dealing with severe rehabilitation cases
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

Networking Event With Top Vets

Take part in a private networking session with specialist vets and veterinary students
Have your burning questions answered by those in the know
Receive valuable advice from experts in the field

This Summer Experience is for students aged 15-18 and you do not require any prior knowledge to attend.

The start date is the 29th July. You can choose to attend for either ‘First Week Only’, ‘Two Weeks’ or our ‘Two Week Premium’ package. You can also choose residential or non-residential. Pricing and details are set out below.

Click “Register Now” to book your place. You can either pay in full now or reserve your place with a £950 non-refundable deposit.

	London 1 week	London 2-weeks	London Premium
Length	First week only	2-weeks full programme	2-weeks Premium
Perform clinical examinations on real animals. Perform surgical procedures on a dummy animal. Observe how farm vets care for their patients. Get vet school application advice.
Explore the world of a wildlife vet. Visit an animal hospital and tour an animal surgical theatre. Conduct a mini ward round in a dog and cat kennel.
Private networking session with senior vets
Industry reference letter: personalised letter from vets confirming what you’ve achieved on the programme
Graduation ceremony for completion of the full programme
Assessment centre, LinkedIn profile building & CV writing workshops, psychometric profile testing
Training on how to succeed from politicians and Olympic athletes
Gala dinner on a boat with top professionals
Excursions to top London sites and premium activities including a West End theatre show
Summer Experience Fee	£1950	£2950	£3950
Optional fee for accommodation with meals, guardianship and evening & weekend activities included	Available for an additional £1200	Available for an additional £2600	Available for an additional £2600
Optional fee for London airport transfers (return)	Available for an additional £300	Available for an additional £300	Available for an additional £300

In Person

Available dates:

29th July 2024

Venues:

The programme is based at UCL and the surrounding University of London campus. Certain days take place in other key industry locations in London.

Accommodation location:

Students who choose accommodation will reside in University of London halls of residence. We occupy 3 different halls close-by to each other (listed below). The vast majority of students will be placed in Garden Halls

Garden Halls, London, WC1H 9EN,

College Hall, London, WC1E 7HZ

International Hall, London, WC1N 1AS

Download Digital Brochure - Garden Halls >>

Download Digital Brochure - College Hall >>

Download Digital Brochure - International Hall >>

Please find below some of our most frequently asked questions. If you have any other questions you'll be able to find our full FAQ list here and you are also welcome to reach out to us at info@investin.org and we'll be happy to help!

Places on our programmes are allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis so we will close registration as soon as we reach capacity, because of this we would always recommend booking as soon as possible to ensure you do not miss the opportunity to attend.

Upon completion of the programme you will receive a bespoke certificate to include in all of your future applications. This will help you stand out from the crowd and show your passion for your chosen career. Letters of attendance are also available upon request at info@investin.org.

On each Summer Experience, we have safeguarding team members on-site 24/7 to promote the safeguarding and pastoral welfare of our students. Our team are security-vetted (enhanced DBS-checked) professionals who work in education full time and our team is made up of Academic Professionals / LSA, Safeguarding Officers, Nursing Professionals, and Mental Health Practitioners. Students will therefore always be able to easily contact a guardian, should they need any support.

You can choose to add our accommodation package to your booking where you will be allocated to the University of London's Garden Halls, College Hall, or International Hall. Here, you will enjoy your own private room, 3 meals a day, and 24/7 guardianship. There are also lots of communal areas such as a games room and cinema room where you will be able to socialise with other students. Our safeguarding team will also put on evening activities such as trivia night, games night, and sports evenings. You will be able to arrive at the accommodation the day before the programme starts and checkout will be the day after the programme comes to an end.

Yes, payment plans are available. Click on 'Register Now', and you will see the option to either pay in full or reserve your place with a £950 non-refundable deposit. Once your deposit is paid, you will receive another email detailing the information for your second instalment. Please feel free to contact info@investin.org if you would like any further assistance.

Rest days take place on the weekends.

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Covid-19

There are no travel restrictions in place in order to enter the UK; you are not required to test or to provide proof of vaccination status, so you can book your programme place with confidence.

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