The Young Vet Summer Experience

Name: The Young Vet Summer Experience
Brand: InvestIN Education
SKU: 6686977392728
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The Young Vet Summer Experience

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Overview

We are now over 75% full for this experience and expect to be sold out soon.

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 15 days, 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 with admissions officers and vet students 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 hydrotherapy 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
World-class professional development training: dedicated coaching on all the soft skills you need to become a top vet: leadership, teamwork, communication, empathy, time management, agility 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.

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.

⦁ Select your preferred length of experience. You can choose to attend for:

1. Days 1-15 (the full experience); or
2. Days 1-10 only; or
3. Days 1-5 only

⦁ Accommodation, meals, guardianship and airport pick-up are available if required and can be added at checkout

Immersive Experiences Days 1 - 5

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; including an immersive demonstration in equine hydrotherapy
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 Days 6 - 10

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

Immersive Experiences Days 11-15

CAREERMAX

Now you’ve gained the knowledge and understanding it takes to excel in veterinary medicine, it’s time to spend the final five days of your experience building your skills to help you thrive in the world of work. Undertake a series of interactive masterclasses and challenges in communication, teamwork, leadership and resilience to supercharge your applications and help you stand out from the competition in the veterinary industry. Once you’ve completed these, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in a several hour assessment centre putting your time management and problem solving to the test for which you’ll receive bespoke feedback.

Leadership & Teamwork Coaching

What makes the ultimate team player?
Build your high-performance team and compete in a series of complex challenges
Discover the most effective styles of leadership you can adopt
Maximise your influence with coaching on how to motivate and inspire others

Public Speaking & Communication Coaching

Public speaking coaching by a specialist who trains CEOs
Perfecting enunciation, tone, pace and body language to engage any audience with impact
Understand the art of negotiation and influencing others
Perfect your written communication skills to support your upcoming applications
Learn how to reflect and communicate your experiences with purpose

Resilience & Problem-Solving

Discover the key tenets of resilience and how they can lead to a successful and happy career journey
Harness the power of mindfulness, empathy, and emotional intelligence in your decision-making
Practice overcoming obstacles and build a resilient mindset ready for future challenges

The CareerMAX Project

Utilise the skills you’ve learnt over the last 5 days to tackle a full-day assessment centre
Your task: Work together to create and maintain the perfect civilisation
Receive bespoke feedback on your performance and a personalised certificate

We are now over 75% full for this experience and expect to be sold out soon.

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

The programme starts on 28th July 2023. You can choose to attend for either days 1-5, days 1-10 or days 1-15; and either with or without accommodation. Pricing for all options is set out below.

Click “Register Now” to book your place. Alternatively, if you wish to pay via invoice/instalments, please complete this form and a member of our team will reach out to you.

	London 5-Day	London 10-Day	London 15-Day
Length	Days 1-5	Days 1-10	Days 1-15
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
World-class professional development training: 5 days of coaching on all the skills you need to become a top veterinary professional
Summer Experience Fee	£1475	£2850	£3950
Optional fee for University of London accommodation (private single rooms) with all meals and guardianship included	Available for an additional £990	Available for an additional £1815	Available for an additional £2640
Optional fee for London airport pick-up and drop-off (each way)	Available for an additional £150	Available for an additional £150	Available for an additional £150

In Person

Available dates:

28th July 2023

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

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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.

We offer payment plans for our Summer Experiences, allowing you to pay in instalments. A 50% deposit is required to reserve your place. To arrange your personalised plan contact contact us at info@investin.org.

On the mornings of day 6 and day 11 you will have rest time to allow you to recharge for the next period of your programme. You will also have time in the evenings and during your lunch break to relax and socialise with the other students on the experience.

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.

Support

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You may wish to try on your mobile device instead. Alternatively, please email info@investin.org with details of the programme you want to register for. We will reserve your place immediately and send you a link to pay by card online.

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The Young Vet Summer Experience