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Everything you need to know about the VCG platform, the book, toolkit, resources and the community.
The Veterinary Career Guide (VCG) Platform is a global career development platform that combines a practical career guidebook, an interactive career development toolkit, and ongoing resources to help veterinarians build meaningful, successful, and fulfilling careers.
VCG is designed for:
The primary audience for VCG is veterinarians and veterinary students. However, we recognise that veterinary medicine operates within a broader animal health ecosystem. Many of the concepts, tools, and career development resources will also benefit professionals working in animal health, livestock production, animal welfare, wildlife conservation, research, public health, One Health, and related sectors. As the platform continues to grow, we hope to expand resources that support a wider range of animal health professionals.
Absolutely! Many readers have noted that they wish they had access to a resource like this during veterinary school. The book helps students explore career options early and make more informed decisions about their future.
Yes. VCG is valuable for veterinarians at all career stages, including those considering career transitions, leadership roles, entrepreneurship, specialisation, new professional opportunities and even retirement.
The book is a comprehensive guide that explores veterinary career pathways across clinical practice, public health, government, academia, research, international development, industry, entrepreneurship, leadership, emerging sectors and more. It provides practical guidance, career planning insights, and reflective exercises to help readers make informed career decisions.
The Veterinary Career Toolkit is an interactive online platform that helps users assess career fit, compare career pathways, make informed decisions, develop career plans, and track progress over time.
The toolkit includes:
Yes. Every purchase of the Global Veterinary Career Guide includes complimentary access to the Veterinary Career Toolkit for an initial 30 days access period. After this period, users may choose to continue their access through an affordable subscription that unlocks ongoing use of the toolkit, future tool enhancements, new career development resources, platform updates, and continued access to the growing VCG community and learning ecosystem.
No. The book and toolkit can be used independently, but they are designed to work together. The book provides the knowledge, insights, and guidance needed to understand the veterinary profession and its many career pathways. The toolkit helps you translate those insights into action by assessing career fit, comparing opportunities, making informed decisions, setting goals, and building a personalised roadmap for career success and fulfilment.
Think of the book as the guide and the toolkit as the implementation system.
Yes. VCG was intentionally designed with a global perspective and includes discussions relevant to both low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and high-income countries (HICs).
Yes. Career planning is a major focus of both the book and toolkit. VCG helps readers understand their strengths, interests, goals, and options while providing practical frameworks for developing a personalised career roadmap.
Yes. The VCG Platform is designed to grow over time and will continue to provide additional resources, career insights, mentorship support, community engagement opportunities, educational content, and professional development support.
VCG is not a recruitment agency and does not currently guarantee job placements. However, the platform is designed to help veterinarians explore career pathways, identify opportunities that align with their interests and strengths, and understand the skills and experiences required for different roles. With this, veterinarians can be more competitive, informed, and intentional in their career development and job search.
As the VCG community continues to grow, we also hope to expand opportunities for networking, mentorship, career development resources, and access to career-related information that may support members in their professional journeys.
Yes. Universities, veterinary associations, student groups, and organisations interested in veterinary career development may contact the Author via the email – vcg@onehealthdev.org – to explore speaking and training engagements, webinars, workshops, mentorship sessions, and career-focused presentations.
You can stay connected by joining our growing Instagram community, where we regularly share career insights, opportunities, resources, and discussions on veterinary career development. In addition, anyone who purchases the book is automatically subscribed to our bi-weekly newsletter, which provides exclusive updates, career guidance, new resources, platform developments, and opportunities to support your professional growth.
You can purchase The Global Veterinary Career Guide directly through our website, via this link. Your purchase includes access to the Veterinary Career Toolkit and connects you to the growing VCG community, providing ongoing career development resources, insights, and support throughout your professional journey.
Yes. If you are facing career uncertainty, considering a career transition, exploring different pathways, or simply looking for guidance on your next steps, you can contact us or schedule a career consultation with the Author
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