Hey! I found this channel particularly useful in choosing vet schools when I had to decide on UCAS. Hopefully it'll help you as well: th-cam.com/channels/NoipaRky1dTwFNCJf9vYVg.html
I would also like to mention- people should be aware of compassion fatigue! I’m in no way trying to put people off, but from what I’ve heard and seen, many vets really struggle with their mental health and the profession has one of the highest suicide rates. So if, like me, you want to get into the profession, please please please make sure you’re actively taking care of yourself! ❤️
I’m studying at vet school right now! It is really hard work and very competitive, but very interesting. For the people who read this and want to be a vet: don’t give up on school and get as lot of experience as you can before going to vet school! Exam periods are best described as a rollercoaster, but very worth it😊 You can do it!! Great video Jade 😻
@@leondaspleen8583 Hi! I'm studying at Ghent, so the system is a bit different. You should definitely choose an A level for Biology and Chemistry. I've also taken maths and physics at A level. Every vet school has different entry requirements, but with these a levels you can most likely get in 😊
This is great Jade, the over 18 thing has really made it more difficult- but I’ve just organised some farm and African conservation experience and I’m over the moon! Surgery is my absolute favourite thing, I’m so thankful I have such an accommodating small animal practise 😍
Thank you so much Jade ☺️ I really want to be a vet when I’m older and this is really helpful because as you said not many people in the uk have made videos about veterinary work experience and it’s great to know more about the process and all of the work that goes into it xx 💕
I work in a kennels and cattery, and I can 100% recommend this video to anybody that wants to work with animals! Work experience is sooo important! Love this video!
Not even aspiring to be a vet personally but this is really interesting and inspires me to get more work experience! 💕 Plus, year 13 is so stressful, any words of encouragement?
Heyy, just keep thinking about your end goal and how happy and relieved you'll be once you have achieved the best grades you are striving towards. I know at times it can be EXTREMELY stressful so I would say take time off for relaxation, meditation, binge watching Netflix always helps 😉. Try not to let the stress overwhelm you as it is only temporary so prioritize your time, have fun and GOOD LUCK. 💛💛💛
I found this video really interesting. I'm lucky enough to be a vet student and you're totally right about the lack of resources, I remember flying blind most of the time. It's nearly always about the people you know, I had vet friends and pony club that really helped me when applying. If I could give advice it would be to find someone who can guide you and help you out- it makes a difference and if you want to get in, then keep trying because you'll get there in the end! Thanks for appreciating how much hard work it is; it's exhausting, hard and financially draining but I wouldn't change it for the world!
You are the human being with the Most "Complete life "I have ever seen regardless of your young years.l've forever wondered How u could attain perfectionism-my version of it.I Discover Finally the secret of how you've cultured that Phenomenal habit,will-power n built that simple,authentic,strong, sage-wisdom young woman u r. But I also realised that we r more different that I imagined.That it does not require a simple mindset 2change everything u don't like 'bout yourself n reach your goal.It requires experience n lots lots of practice.Dear Jade ,you've mastered the Art of Hardwork❤⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Hiya Jade! I just want to let you know that you are a huge inspiration to me. I’m currently in year 11 and taking my GCSE’s and hope to work in veterinary science in the future. Watching your content and seeing your success helps to keep me motivated when it comes to studying and I really feel that I can relate to you for so many reasons (perfectionism and peer pressure to do well). This video has motivated me to continue to seek shadowing opportunities in the future and that in the future there are so many opportunities out there. Love you Jade, keep up the awesome work on your videos x💕
Jade i loved this video! I actually managed to get 7s 8s and 9s in my GCSEs after I failed most of my mocks so I made a video on how to do it to help others x
Thank you so much for this Jade! I am hoping to study vetmed in 2020 so these two years will be tough! Despite my gcse grades meeting the requirements, they aren't *really* good so I reallyy want to focus on work experience, and get really good a levels. Never thought about asking for a leaflet on drugs used, will have to do that! :)
Jade you really have something so special in you! I don't know how to say this in English (I'm Spanish) but you always get me to watch all of your videos (I'm sure this expression is so wrong, sorry) even if the topic doesn't go with me for different reasons, for example I'm not really interested in being a vet, yet I watched the whole video.YOU ARE AMAZING!
I’m a vet, I’d just like to say what a great video! So informative and helpful for anyone aspiring to work in the veterinary profession. It can be the most rewarding yet incredibly tough industry to work in, both emotionally and physically. Unfortunately it’s not all about cuddling puppies and kittens all day, and you could never truly understand what’s involved in the job day to day without undertaking all the relevant work experience. I couldn’t imagine doing anything else that’s for sure, but it’s certainly not for everybody. Videos like this are so great at giving people an insight into the profession and I wish there were more similar resources available online for aspiring vets.
Rebecca Church Very true! As A student vet nurse here I can agree 100 percent. A lot of people who hear about my job and my career think it’s all puppies and kittens
I’m currently a Vet student at Uni of Liverpool. The only thing I would say is be careful doing work experience early, unis only accept work experience 2 years prior to application. You may as well focus on your studies and do some things for fun as apposed to hard core work experience x
Hi, I know that this was from two years ago, but was wondering as a student in year 10 and wanting to go into vet med. how much work experience in those two years would you recommend? And is that 2 years from the application date ( usually 15th October) . Thank you!
Oh my God i follow you since i dont know 2 years and i didn't know it. Actually i am studying vet med in spain i am in my first year and althought i haven't started the real practices i can say that if you love medicine and animals vet med is awesome but it is really hard and it is necessary to study hard due to the fact that you have to know the anatomy of different species from a dog to a sheep. Any ways from my point of view is a really beautiful carrier and i really love it.
I’ve applied for Bvetmed this year, had an interview, got another one and got a rejection too 🙃 you have been an absolute role model throughout my a levels and GCSEs! Just want to say thank you so much for everything you do in terms of advice, real talk and just all round inspiration xx
Having so far got an offer from Liverpool for vet med (very excitinggggg) , they changed it from 11 to 5 weeks I believe, but tbf I always thought it was best to just get as much as possible as long as it's over five. Still waiting to hear from others and it's so stressful to wait for ittttt!!!! I think it's so true with the lack of information online tho! I found it so hard to figure out what I needed and the application process was crazy different to what I expected. It's really interesting to see the fact you switched your career path with such a solid idea of what you wanted to do because it always worries me that I've given myself this life path so early on that I'd suddenly find it wasn't for me. I love it so far though and really hope I can get the three As I need to get in! Love your videos Jade what an actual gem of a human being
I am literally going on work experience on Monday, I’m in year ten so I wish I saw this earlier but I’m glad others can know to start earlier than me 💖💖
wow u r such an amazing person!! this videos inspired me and other people so much so thank you xx (Also it would be awesome if you did a LIFE UPDATE video as we would love to know what your plans are!)
I'm an avid horse rider and I had no idea that you rode! That made me smile. Loading haynets is a struggle and they're surprisingly heavy haha. I agree with you about being unsure about zoos but I like zoos if they champion conservation and are aiming to breed endangered species, I am however hugely against institutions like Sea World. I always wanted to be a vet but I soon learned my aptitude was for humanities, not science, but I still love and am hugely interested in animals! Loved this video. I'm post A Level but this was really interesting. Hope Aus is treating you well! x
Thank you for your advice, Jade! Currently I’m volunteering in a hospital. I can relate a lot to being too shy to speak to my co workers who are at least 5 years older than me up to 60 but I‘ve gotten better and this video motivated me even more.
I want to be an RSPCA inspector (ideal choice) or a zoo keeper. Possibly an animal Behaviourist or veterinary nurse and next time I go the vets with my dog I am asking if they have any placements with helping the recovering animals and cleaning. I already help my neighbour with her animals and am sure that she will write me a reference. I am 15 next month and if they say no then I will definitely try other practices. Unfortunately I don’t live in an area where there is tons of work experience with animals which is bad as like you said it’s very hard to get experience anyway. This video was really helpful. Thanks Jade. X
This is literally me! I wanted to be a vet all my childhood years, worked at a stables for 6 years and then when I got to my second year of college I completely changed my mind to chemistry!
Hi I would love if you could do 'applying for head girl' video on how you got to that position, things you would recommend to someone thinking of applying and what they're looking for in a head girl (interview tips) thanks so much as if it weren't for you I probably wouldn't even be thinking of applying!! #motavation
Yes i agree, there is nobody sharing about work experience. Its wonderful that loads of young people already know that they want to be a vet. Wheras with me I didnt, I think more people should share about their experience if your a person that is from a different background than most, if your not a female, if you not a horse riding person (which most vets are). Its very hard for other people to know what to do if they were not brought up in the country on a farm or went to private school. I also think that the vet profession is largely dominated by women, im not saying this needs to change but it needs to have more appeal for men. Thank you for your video its very informative.
I know this isnt the usual type of video you do but i love your clothes and fashion sense! If it's possible could you do a video about your favourite clothes, whats in your wardrobe etc. xxx
I really love the idea with the diary!! Right now I'm doing work experience at a hospital and it's super interesting but since I'm very exhausted after a day I forget writing the things down that I actually learned hahaha Thank you so much!!
I'm 22, I'd would have loved to train as a vet nurse but unfortunately I can't because I have had a liver transplant. I'm now embarking on my career into midwifery and one of my biggest regrets was not being confident on my work experience in maternity. Absolutely love this video 😊 (I have lots of pets of my own now instead🐀🐹🐭🐾) 😅
this is a crazy amount of dedication, i'm impressed also i find it funny how you were chill with cows, horses, goats, and all these big powerful animals, but the one you were nervous with was cats 😂
Thanks so much! I'm doing animal management after my GCSE's this year and although I don't want to be a vet, I'm considering vet nurse and I have two work experience placements planned for this summer at vets so this is a great video for me!
this is so nice to hear and sounds exactly like me! i too decided not to become a vet in the end. everything you said was so relatable especially the sweeping & being covered in poo/vomit 😂 i loved the experience and wouldn’t trade it for the world but i’m glad i learnt early on that it’s not meant for me. thanks for sharing ❤️
I relate to the stables - being taken for granted bc you're there for free :/ the workers being paid would sit with biscuits and some tea while I spent 4 hours climbing hills and mucking fields in the rain... then just before I finished they did all the hands-on animal chores so they wouldn't have to spend time teaching me ;-; And in the vet work experience I did the same, constant cleaning while the nurses pet the animals staying in and chatted to the animal carers... not even there to ask Qs I might have too. The vets wanted to put you off veterinary (saying if they could rewind time for themselves they would do a diff. career) the whole time too... super awkward. Doing volunteering in a kennels currently (love it bc I can be pretty independent but also have access to staff to ask Qs and politely & repetitively 😂 ask them how they are) , hopefully doing lambing in a few weeks (should push me out of my comfort zone x100) and starting at an alpaca farm soon :) The question is though - when to stop reapplying if I get rejected again?? Bc idk what other degree to do. Even if i don't want to be a vet in practice more than a couple of years, there are so many other careers it leads to, so I definitely won't regret getting into the degree. But I'll be missing out on the uni experience and my parents are desperate to get me out of the house to save money s: graduate route is waaay too expensive as well. I wish I was passionate about something else that was easier to make a start with \:
this is so useful, wish I had this when I was in year 9/10!! I applied to study vet med this year and have an offer from Liverpool (AAA) , 2 interviews and waiting to hear back from another :)
I can relate with the horses! I spent a good 6 months working at my local stables for free which was very exhausting and was hard work! Totally worth it though! Xx
I’m applying for vet med atm and I have an offer from Liverpool (it’s 6 weeks wexp now)! Unfortunately I got rejected from Cambridge but I’m still waiting on Bristol and Nottingham. For anyone else who is looking to be a vet, in terms of wexp I had: 6 weeks in small animal/exotic vet practices, a week lambing, a week and a half at a dairy farm, a week working at a stables and a few days at a canine hydro centre. I also did the same zoo course that Jade did! Most unis only take into account the work experience you did in the last 1.5-3 years (so I actually only had about 7 weeks worth) and for Liverpool they are very specific in terms of which species you need to have experience with.
What Jade said about keeping a diary is soooo important! Every single interview I’ve had they have asked me for case studies so you need to write them down. Your personal statement should include things to do with what you’ve learnt about the profession as a whole e.g. the role of finance in the veterinary practice.
This is SO INCREDIBLY USEFUL for anyone interested in vet med! Thank you for sharing! Good luck with your application and future in the profession ☺️✨ xx
UnJaded Jade awww Jade thank you so much! Just thought what I would have wanted to know a couple of years ago 😂. Who knows, I might see you at Bristol! Xxx
Thank you so much!! I’ve always wanted to work with animals and getting work experience is so hard. I also find myself being silent and observing- I’m so shy! It’s really enlightening seeing that you managed to come out your shell. I have work shadowing coming up and I’m so nervous because I can’t talk to any of them- questions just leave my mind! What made you choose to do Biological sciences instead? This video was so useful x
thank you for this video... what you talked about the work experience environment is literally what i had gone through this year... i am a btec animal management student, and i did 315 hours of work experience in a riding school but whole year i literally was the most timid person in the yard... i was not talking to the other working people, i was scared to talk with anyone because there was this amazing pressures of being in a foreign country about just one year and surrended by native british people, and my speaking english was not nearly good, so i was always stay silent while they always talking about somethings... however, even i felt like about to quit, i kept on going there, and in the summer, i attended like 11 days in a row cuz i needed to finish off my hours. in that time i literally gain the trust of my eployer and it still feels like crazy, she was seemed too intimitating to me and i was so shocked when she counted on me with the new work experience people. maybe she did think like oh this girl is been here about like 8 months, i think i can trust her now, but no matter what, being recognised and trusted on the work is literally the best feeling. still feel awkward and shy around the staff and working people but i hope i am ready to come over this. (btw i did made lot's of mistakes and confusions but keep going guys cuz unless you commit crime nothing will turn you more than experience with great skills) another thing is, getting a work experience in a vet clinic seems very hard, because being persistent is not even working on some clinics, or i just don't use the effective way to get in. does anyone have any solutions about this, like how should i use my speech to get the experience? because i have limited time for the vet med applications now and no near to done with my vet clinic experience... plus being a animal management student does not help with the entry requirements since 2 out of 9 vet medicine schools does accept btec animal management with peak grades😭
This is honestly exactly what I needed. I have always wanted to be a vet since I was in primary school but I am also vegan (like you!) so am unsure about some of the ethics involved as the vet course at uni involves slaughterhouse work experience and many of the animals for dissection may have been killed for this purpose ect so I am currently searching for some animal/veterinary work experience to form some more opinions on this, see if the job is right for me, and obviously to gain experience! I think that I would love the career itself, because as you said, it’s really rewarding and I care so much for animals, am not too squeamish, enjoy practical work, absolutely love science and would very much enjoy a varied career where no two days are the same and I suppose that despite there being many things I disagree with in the uni course, the dissections are vital for helping future vets to be able to help many more animals (and they would are interesting too!) as well as the fact that if I was a qualified vet I would be in a better position to bring about change. 🐴🐹💕 thank you so much for another incredible, funny and inspiring video 🐈🐶
I’m in a similar position but the way I see it, I think of how many animals I could save if I manage to become a vet. I know quite a few vegan vets that are balancing both - they generally do a lot of charity work :)
Alice Clark thank you! :) that’s really great to know, I would really love to work as a vet with an animal welfare charity abroad, helping to educate people too
UK unis use dissection animals that have not been killed for the sole purpose of dissection. However, some animals are still purchased, so that's money going to greyhound racing, kill-shelters ect. But there's gonna be a load more ethical dilemmas. Thankfully, there are a lot more vegan vet students than there used to be and this way practices can be questioned/challenged, leading to some positive changes :)
Please please please can you film a hostel tips and tricks? I’m kinda stressed about it, think if I knew more I could be excited instead, but there’s nothing out there that doesn’t feel negative!
the talking thing is so true! I went to Spain for work experience and I was terrified to speak any Spanish so everyone introduced me by saying "she doesn't know Spanish". I did start talking eventually though :)
Hey Jade can i start of by saying how much i love your videos. You are truly amazing and inspiring ! I was wondering if you could make a video about AQA's English Literature exam. As a student who is about to do their GCSE's in a few months, i am terrified to do the English Literature exam. We have to remember 15 poems and an entire book to analyse im the exam. We don't lnow which poem we're gonna receive. On top of that this part of English Literature's component is where we get our most marks. We have other books to learn aswell such as Macbeth, Jekyll and Hyde etc. The main thing that frustrates me is that AQA forgets that we jave othet sujects. All this exam is doing is testing our memory not our actual knowledge
Hi Jade I just want to say you are such an inspiration and a BEAUIFUL person inside and out. I am in the first year of sixth form studying maths, chem, bio and english lit. I really want to be a vet and go to surrey vet school 😀
@@medicinewithindia hi I definitely thinks it works for me. The sciences and maths go together of course and the english lit gives you a bit of variety in exam style because it is essay based and you get to be a bit more creative whereas the science exams are more logical and problem solving (A level sciences are not like gcse either as the questions are based on application and applying your knowledge and thinking outside the box as such, especially biology). English lit A level is A LOT more work than gcse and can be very stressful at times as you need to do a lot of reading around the subject and be willing to put in extra work and keep up to date on notes. You will be fine though and Im sure you will really enjoy it but just pace yourself especially when things get stressful. Universities do like to see english lit because it means you can think outside the box and have good written communication skills and can support your argument. Sorry this was such a long and rambling reply but I definitely enjoy it ans if I went back in time and pick subjects again, I would pick the exact same options 😀
Study Owl 1 thank you! I’m actually reconsidering uni and might do medicine instead but take a gap year between yr13 and uni to learn Spanish and travel. I love to read and bio, chem, and eng lit (too lazy to type 😂) are probably some of my strongest subjects xxx
Hi Jade, I know it was a few months ago that you got back from interrailing. But thank you for making videos on it! I won a pass today, but could I ask you for a few tips or any locations of hostels that you stayed in. Thank you in advance! And keep up the videos💕
I think I want to be a vet (year 11 currently) but I still don’t know. I think I want to be in science (bio, chem and something for a levels) but I’ve got some animal work experience but the cleaning 🧼 🧽 OMG there’s so much xxx
Still wanna be a vet here. Second year applying to uni. Finding work experience is so hard 😅 every (affordable, travel-able) place has been like *nope*. For me it's interviews that are a week spot. They go well for me, but compared to other applicants, it wasn't well-enough :/ hopefully there's hope for Bristol still, bc they usually don't do interviews 🤞
I should be revising and looking for work expericnce right now lol. im used to 'farm' animals as I have grown up with horses and dogs etc but would love to actually do work experience at a vetinary practice. day in day out im pushing up a barrow fulls off poo and haynets etc and goats so im used to it lol
Jade if you don't mind would you be able to tell us where you did your animal sanctuary work experience because most places you need to be over 18, which is such a pain. Love this video so so helpful since I am applying to be a vet. xxx
this is unbelievably useful. year 11 and aspiring vet. thank you so much!
Hey! I found this channel particularly useful in choosing vet schools when I had to decide on UCAS. Hopefully it'll help you as well: th-cam.com/channels/NoipaRky1dTwFNCJf9vYVg.html
Haha, we're people with vet careers in our minds :-) Hopefully see you in the field!
It's been 4 years, are you studing vet med rn?
I really should be revising right now
me too hunny, I’ve got mid-year exams 😭
Same 😑
Helpahoe same lol
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I would also like to mention- people should be aware of compassion fatigue! I’m in no way trying to put people off, but from what I’ve heard and seen, many vets really struggle with their mental health and the profession has one of the highest suicide rates. So if, like me, you want to get into the profession, please please please make sure you’re actively taking care of yourself! ❤️
Yes, Jade, please think about this and take steps to help yourself through it.
This relates to vet nurses too❤️! (As a student vet nurse here myself)
Sophie loren yes yes definitely! So important for everyone to stay safe x
I am a vet and I stand for this.
Also, be kind to other people.
This is every profession tbh
You’re lying down in bed bored and nothing to do and you get a notification from your phone with the title “I dissected testicles”
truss ii didn't know tht name was even legal
Phantom R shouldn’t you be revising?
Aw she changed the title
I’m studying at vet school right now! It is really hard work and very competitive, but very interesting. For the people who read this and want to be a vet: don’t give up on school and get as lot of experience as you can before going to vet school! Exam periods are best described as a rollercoaster, but very worth it😊 You can do it!! Great video Jade 😻
Hey! would just like to ask what a levels u did/ the equivalent? x
@@leondaspleen8583 Hi! I'm studying at Ghent, so the system is a bit different. You should definitely choose an A level for Biology and Chemistry. I've also taken maths and physics at A level. Every vet school has different entry requirements, but with these a levels you can most likely get in 😊
This is great Jade, the over 18 thing has really made it more difficult- but I’ve just organised some farm and African conservation experience and I’m over the moon! Surgery is my absolute favourite thing, I’m so thankful I have such an accommodating small animal practise 😍
Thank you so much Jade ☺️ I really want to be a vet when I’m older and this is really helpful because as you said not many people in the uk have made videos about veterinary work experience and it’s great to know more about the process and all of the work that goes into it xx 💕
I work in a kennels and cattery, and I can 100% recommend this video to anybody that wants to work with animals! Work experience is sooo important! Love this video!
Not even aspiring to be a vet personally but this is really interesting and inspires me to get more work experience! 💕 Plus, year 13 is so stressful, any words of encouragement?
Heyy, just keep thinking about your end goal and how happy and relieved you'll be once you have achieved the best grades you are striving towards. I know at times it can be EXTREMELY stressful so I would say take time off for relaxation, meditation, binge watching Netflix always helps 😉. Try not to let the stress overwhelm you as it is only temporary so prioritize your time, have fun and GOOD LUCK. 💛💛💛
I found this video really interesting. I'm lucky enough to be a vet student and you're totally right about the lack of resources, I remember flying blind most of the time. It's nearly always about the people you know, I had vet friends and pony club that really helped me when applying. If I could give advice it would be to find someone who can guide you and help you out- it makes a difference and if you want to get in, then keep trying because you'll get there in the end!
Thanks for appreciating how much hard work it is; it's exhausting, hard and financially draining but I wouldn't change it for the world!
Can u tell me about vet school im in year 10
You are the human being with the Most "Complete life "I have ever seen regardless of your young years.l've forever wondered How u could attain perfectionism-my version of it.I Discover Finally the secret of how you've cultured that Phenomenal habit,will-power n built that simple,authentic,strong, sage-wisdom young woman u r.
But I also realised that we r more different that I imagined.That it does not require a simple mindset 2change everything u don't like 'bout yourself n reach your goal.It requires experience n lots lots of practice.Dear Jade ,you've mastered the Art of Hardwork❤⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Perfect timing for a nice break from exam revision! Thank you Jade!
Just wanted something good to watch and then UnJaded Jade uploads!! Amazing!!
Hiya Jade! I just want to let you know that you are a huge inspiration to me. I’m currently in year 11 and taking my GCSE’s and hope to work in veterinary science in the future. Watching your content and seeing your success helps to keep me motivated when it comes to studying and I really feel that I can relate to you for so many reasons (perfectionism and peer pressure to do well). This video has motivated me to continue to seek shadowing opportunities in the future and that in the future there are so many opportunities out there. Love you Jade, keep up the awesome work on your videos x💕
Jade i loved this video! I actually managed to get 7s 8s and 9s in my GCSEs after I failed most of my mocks so I made a video on how to do it to help others x
Raisah K thanks
I'm currently a student vet nurse and as much as its hard work and required A LOT of hard work and stress to get in to vet school, its so worth it!
Thank you so much for this Jade! I am hoping to study vetmed in 2020 so these two years will be tough! Despite my gcse grades meeting the requirements, they aren't *really* good so I reallyy want to focus on work experience, and get really good a levels. Never thought about asking for a leaflet on drugs used, will have to do that! :)
Jade you really have something so special in you! I don't know how to say this in English (I'm Spanish) but you always get me to watch all of your videos (I'm sure this expression is so wrong, sorry) even if the topic doesn't go with me for different reasons, for example I'm not really interested in being a vet, yet I watched the whole video.YOU ARE AMAZING!
Why did you give up on vet as a profession?
I’m a vet, I’d just like to say what a great video! So informative and helpful for anyone aspiring to work in the veterinary profession. It can be the most rewarding yet incredibly tough industry to work in, both emotionally and physically. Unfortunately it’s not all about cuddling puppies and kittens all day, and you could never truly understand what’s involved in the job day to day without undertaking all the relevant work experience. I couldn’t imagine doing anything else that’s for sure, but it’s certainly not for everybody. Videos like this are so great at giving people an insight into the profession and I wish there were more similar resources available online for aspiring vets.
Rebecca Church Very true! As A student vet nurse here I can agree 100 percent. A lot of people who hear about my job and my career think it’s all puppies and kittens
Thank you so much! I'm applying for Vet Med this September and this video will be incredibly helpful! I'm so grateful to you!
I can already tell that this is an awesome video
I’m currently a Vet student at Uni of Liverpool. The only thing I would say is be careful doing work experience early, unis only accept work experience 2 years prior to application. You may as well focus on your studies and do some things for fun as apposed to hard core work experience x
Hi, I know that this was from two years ago, but was wondering as a student in year 10 and wanting to go into vet med. how much work experience in those two years would you recommend? And is that 2 years from the application date ( usually 15th October) . Thank you!
Oh my God i follow you since i dont know 2 years and i didn't know it. Actually i am studying vet med in spain i am in my first year and althought i haven't started the real practices i can say that if you love medicine and animals vet med is awesome but it is really hard and it is necessary to study hard due to the fact that you have to know the anatomy of different species from a dog to a sheep. Any ways from my point of view is a really beautiful carrier and i really love it.
I’ve applied for Bvetmed this year, had an interview, got another one and got a rejection too 🙃 you have been an absolute role model throughout my a levels and GCSEs! Just want to say thank you so much for everything you do in terms of advice, real talk and just all round inspiration xx
Hope you are at doing well now!
I'm in vet school, it has also been my dream for as long as I can remember. It's very competitive and a lot of hard work, but soo fun and rewarding!
Having so far got an offer from Liverpool for vet med (very excitinggggg) , they changed it from 11 to 5 weeks I believe, but tbf I always thought it was best to just get as much as possible as long as it's over five. Still waiting to hear from others and it's so stressful to wait for ittttt!!!! I think it's so true with the lack of information online tho! I found it so hard to figure out what I needed and the application process was crazy different to what I expected. It's really interesting to see the fact you switched your career path with such a solid idea of what you wanted to do because it always worries me that I've given myself this life path so early on that I'd suddenly find it wasn't for me. I love it so far though and really hope I can get the three As I need to get in! Love your videos Jade what an actual gem of a human being
In year 12 and just organised a week of work experience at a veterinary surgery for July so this is so useful!
This was so helpful thank you, I'm 15 and really want to be a vet, love you Jade ❤️
I am literally going on work experience on Monday, I’m in year ten so I wish I saw this earlier but I’m glad others can know to start earlier than me 💖💖
Dropped everything I was doing just to watch your video as soon as I received the notification 🙏🏼💖💖💖💖💖
*What* a video caption 😂
I'm so inspired by your gap year videos!💖💖
wow u r such an amazing person!! this videos inspired me and other people so much so thank you xx (Also it would be awesome if you did a LIFE UPDATE video as we would love to know what your plans are!)
I'm an avid horse rider and I had no idea that you rode! That made me smile. Loading haynets is a struggle and they're surprisingly heavy haha. I agree with you about being unsure about zoos but I like zoos if they champion conservation and are aiming to breed endangered species, I am however hugely against institutions like Sea World. I always wanted to be a vet but I soon learned my aptitude was for humanities, not science, but I still love and am hugely interested in animals! Loved this video. I'm post A Level but this was really interesting. Hope Aus is treating you well! x
Thank you for your advice, Jade! Currently I’m volunteering in a hospital. I can relate a lot to being too shy to speak to my co workers who are at least 5 years older than me up to 60 but I‘ve gotten better and this video motivated me even more.
Was sooo excited for this video!!!!
Just watched all your interRailing videos at once, you're amazing Jade, wish you all the best!!!
Although I am definitely not going to be a vet I still love this video and I think it applies to other topics as well
Literally the most incredible human ❤️ such a role model
Yasssss I reallllyyy what to do vet work experience ,thank your for this vid ♥️
I can already tell your going to help me get through my GCSE’s !! 💓💓
Really wooooow I really happy about your stories as I am a vet student😻😻 and yes it's very very hard I didn't know that you really made my day 💪💪💪
This was so helpful, I’ve wanted to be a vet since I was like 5 and I’m in year 11 now and I still want to be a vet so thank you
I want to be an RSPCA inspector (ideal choice) or a zoo keeper. Possibly an animal Behaviourist or veterinary nurse and next time I go the vets with my dog I am asking if they have any placements with helping the recovering animals and cleaning. I already help my neighbour with her animals and am sure that she will write me a reference. I am 15 next month and if they say no then I will definitely try other practices. Unfortunately I don’t live in an area where there is tons of work experience with animals which is bad as like you said it’s very hard to get experience anyway. This video was really helpful. Thanks Jade. X
I experienced the same thing but I luckily found work experience at a wildlife centre and I've just started so keep looking I know the struggle 😢
Liking it now, watching it later (study reward) 😊💛
This is literally me! I wanted to be a vet all my childhood years, worked at a stables for 6 years and then when I got to my second year of college I completely changed my mind to chemistry!
Hi I would love if you could do 'applying for head girl' video on how you got to that position, things you would recommend to someone thinking of applying and what they're looking for in a head girl (interview tips) thanks so much as if it weren't for you I probably wouldn't even be thinking of applying!! #motavation
Yes i agree, there is nobody sharing about work experience. Its wonderful that loads of young people already know that they want to be a vet. Wheras with me I didnt, I think more people should share about their experience if your a person that is from a different background than most, if your not a female, if you not a horse riding person (which most vets are). Its very hard for other people to know what to do if they were not brought up in the country on a farm or went to private school. I also think that the vet profession is largely dominated by women, im not saying this needs to change but it needs to have more appeal for men. Thank you for your video its very informative.
I know this isnt the usual type of video you do but i love your clothes and fashion sense! If it's possible could you do a video about your favourite clothes, whats in your wardrobe etc. xxx
ok, but you're looking incredibly beautiful!! thank youuu for the constant inspiration
I really love the idea with the diary!! Right now I'm doing work experience at a hospital and it's super interesting but since I'm very exhausted after a day I forget writing the things down that I actually learned hahaha Thank you so much!!
Who doesn’t want to be a vet but watched it all
Thank you so much! This is super helpful. I'm just starting to look for work experience and this is exactly what
I needed
so useful i going to the vets for work experience in July 💗💗
I'm 22, I'd would have loved to train as a vet nurse but unfortunately I can't because I have had a liver transplant. I'm now embarking on my career into midwifery and one of my biggest regrets was not being confident on my work experience in maternity. Absolutely love this video 😊 (I have lots of pets of my own now instead🐀🐹🐭🐾) 😅
this is a crazy amount of dedication, i'm impressed
also i find it funny how you were chill with cows, horses, goats, and all these big powerful animals, but the one you were nervous with was cats 😂
I love your videos so much and I’m currently in year 10 you inspire me to try and revise and actually make an effort in school 🥰🥰🥰
Thanks so much! I'm doing animal management after my GCSE's this year and although I don't want to be a vet, I'm considering vet nurse and I have two work experience placements planned for this summer at vets so this is a great video for me!
this is so nice to hear and sounds exactly like me! i too decided not to become a vet in the end. everything you said was so relatable especially the sweeping & being covered in poo/vomit 😂 i loved the experience and wouldn’t trade it for the world but i’m glad i learnt early on that it’s not meant for me. thanks for sharing ❤️
I relate to the stables - being taken for granted bc you're there for free :/ the workers being paid would sit with biscuits and some tea while I spent 4 hours climbing hills and mucking fields in the rain... then just before I finished they did all the hands-on animal chores so they wouldn't have to spend time teaching me ;-; And in the vet work experience I did the same, constant cleaning while the nurses pet the animals staying in and chatted to the animal carers... not even there to ask Qs I might have too. The vets wanted to put you off veterinary (saying if they could rewind time for themselves they would do a diff. career) the whole time too... super awkward. Doing volunteering in a kennels currently (love it bc I can be pretty independent but also have access to staff to ask Qs and politely & repetitively 😂 ask them how they are) , hopefully doing lambing in a few weeks (should push me out of my comfort zone x100) and starting at an alpaca farm soon :) The question is though - when to stop reapplying if I get rejected again?? Bc idk what other degree to do. Even if i don't want to be a vet in practice more than a couple of years, there are so many other careers it leads to, so I definitely won't regret getting into the degree. But I'll be missing out on the uni experience and my parents are desperate to get me out of the house to save money s: graduate route is waaay too expensive as well. I wish I was passionate about something else that was easier to make a start with \:
this is so useful, wish I had this when I was in year 9/10!! I applied to study vet med this year and have an offer from Liverpool (AAA) , 2 interviews and waiting to hear back from another :)
Maia Daborn I’ve applied this year too! Where are you waiting to hear back from? Xx
Aw I have a Liverpool offer too! Rejected from Cambs after being pooled and waiting to hear back from notts and Bristol still x
Lydia Bradley I have had RVC interview, waiting for Bristol and have Nottingham interview this month... rejected from Surrey tho
MsJessVg I had my interview at RVC and have one at Nottingham on the 23rd jan :) still waiting to hear anything from Bristol x
MsJessVg aww well done! & good luck!
I can relate with the horses! I spent a good 6 months working at my local stables for free which was very exhausting and was hard work! Totally worth it though! Xx
Great video. So helpful! You are so watchable so clever, funny, awesome and super inspiring love you loads.
I’m studying to be a vet !! Just love animals too much tbf
I’m applying for vet med atm and I have an offer from Liverpool (it’s 6 weeks wexp now)! Unfortunately I got rejected from Cambridge but I’m still waiting on Bristol and Nottingham. For anyone else who is looking to be a vet, in terms of wexp I had: 6 weeks in small animal/exotic vet practices, a week lambing, a week and a half at a dairy farm, a week working at a stables and a few days at a canine hydro centre. I also did the same zoo course that Jade did! Most unis only take into account the work experience you did in the last 1.5-3 years (so I actually only had about 7 weeks worth) and for Liverpool they are very specific in terms of which species you need to have experience with.
What Jade said about keeping a diary is soooo important! Every single interview I’ve had they have asked me for case studies so you need to write them down. Your personal statement should include things to do with what you’ve learnt about the profession as a whole e.g. the role of finance in the veterinary practice.
I also did a canine first aid course which was invaluable! Would defo recommend doing this. I can now do CPR on dogs!
This is SO INCREDIBLY USEFUL for anyone interested in vet med! Thank you for sharing! Good luck with your application and future in the profession ☺️✨ xx
UnJaded Jade awww Jade thank you so much! Just thought what I would have wanted to know a couple of years ago 😂. Who knows, I might see you at Bristol! Xxx
Could you please do a video on your opinion /pros and cons about zoos? Hearing your opinion after your experience would be great.
Thank you so much!! I’ve always wanted to work with animals and getting work experience is so hard. I also find myself being silent and observing- I’m so shy! It’s really enlightening seeing that you managed to come out your shell. I have work shadowing coming up and I’m so nervous because I can’t talk to any of them- questions just leave my mind! What made you choose to do Biological sciences instead? This video was so useful x
thank you for this video... what you talked about the work experience environment is literally what i had gone through this year... i am a btec animal management student, and i did 315 hours of work experience in a riding school but whole year i literally was the most timid person in the yard... i was not talking to the other working people, i was scared to talk with anyone because there was this amazing pressures of being in a foreign country about just one year and surrended by native british people, and my speaking english was not nearly good, so i was always stay silent while they always talking about somethings... however, even i felt like about to quit, i kept on going there, and in the summer, i attended like 11 days in a row cuz i needed to finish off my hours. in that time i literally gain the trust of my eployer and it still feels like crazy, she was seemed too intimitating to me and i was so shocked when she counted on me with the new work experience people. maybe she did think like oh this girl is been here about like 8 months, i think i can trust her now, but no matter what, being recognised and trusted on the work is literally the best feeling. still feel awkward and shy around the staff and working people but i hope i am ready to come over this. (btw i did made lot's of mistakes and confusions but keep going guys cuz unless you commit crime nothing will turn you more than experience with great skills)
another thing is, getting a work experience in a vet clinic seems very hard, because being persistent is not even working on some clinics, or i just don't use the effective way to get in. does anyone have any solutions about this, like how should i use my speech to get the experience? because i have limited time for the vet med applications now and no near to done with my vet clinic experience... plus being a animal management student does not help with the entry requirements since 2 out of 9 vet medicine schools does accept btec animal management with peak grades😭
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This is honestly exactly what I needed. I have always wanted to be a vet since I was in primary school but I am also vegan (like you!) so am unsure about some of the ethics involved as the vet course at uni involves slaughterhouse work experience and many of the animals for dissection may have been killed for this purpose ect so I am currently searching for some animal/veterinary work experience to form some more opinions on this, see if the job is right for me, and obviously to gain experience! I think that I would love the career itself, because as you said, it’s really rewarding and I care so much for animals, am not too squeamish, enjoy practical work, absolutely love science and would very much enjoy a varied career where no two days are the same and I suppose that despite there being many things I disagree with in the uni course, the dissections are vital for helping future vets to be able to help many more animals (and they would are interesting too!) as well as the fact that if I was a qualified vet I would be in a better position to bring about change. 🐴🐹💕 thank you so much for another incredible, funny and inspiring video 🐈🐶
I’m in a similar position but the way I see it, I think of how many animals I could save if I manage to become a vet. I know quite a few vegan vets that are balancing both - they generally do a lot of charity work :)
Alice Clark thank you! :) that’s really great to know, I would really love to work as a vet with an animal welfare charity abroad, helping to educate people too
Eilidh MacLeod me too 🤗
I'm a vet student also. There can be ethical issues with the degree itself but of course once you graduate you can avoid large animal work.
UK unis use dissection animals that have not been killed for the sole purpose of dissection. However, some animals are still purchased, so that's money going to greyhound racing, kill-shelters ect. But there's gonna be a load more ethical dilemmas. Thankfully, there are a lot more vegan vet students than there used to be and this way practices can be questioned/challenged, leading to some positive changes :)
Your 10 year plan is literally what I've already planned haha. Going into my first work experience this coming week
more vet related videos would be really interesting and fun!
Wow, well your veterinary work experience already sounds a lot better than mine... TBF I only did a day 😂💗
Such a useful video! ❤️❤️you rock Jade!!!!
Love those sit down videos:))
YES BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO!!!!
Please please please can you film a hostel tips and tricks? I’m kinda stressed about it, think if I knew more I could be excited instead, but there’s nothing out there that doesn’t feel negative!
I should be revising, my exam is on Monday but here I am
I have just applied for a veterinary nurse collage and I want to get in so well OMG
the talking thing is so true! I went to Spain for work experience and I was terrified to speak any Spanish so everyone introduced me by saying "she doesn't know Spanish". I did start talking eventually though :)
Such a different beautiful video! ❤️ I'm a huge animal lover too.
Not even joking, that 10 year plan you talked about is exactly where I am at right now!!!
‘give me a broom, i know how to sweep’😂😂😂😂 love it x
Yyyyeeee! I was waiting for this till your story in instagran ages ago🐰
Hey Jade can i start of by saying how much i love your videos. You are truly amazing and inspiring ! I was wondering if you could make a video about AQA's English Literature exam. As a student who is about to do their GCSE's in a few months, i am terrified to do the English Literature exam. We have to remember 15 poems and an entire book to analyse im the exam. We don't lnow which poem we're gonna receive. On top of that this part of English Literature's component is where we get our most marks. We have other books to learn aswell such as Macbeth, Jekyll and Hyde etc. The main thing that frustrates me is that AQA forgets that we jave othet sujects. All this exam is doing is testing our memory not our actual knowledge
sorry for the terrible English, just frustrated 😂
My dad is a veterinary doctor and its one of greatest job on the world.☺️😊
Hi Jade I just want to say you are such an inspiration and a BEAUIFUL person inside and out. I am in the first year of sixth form studying maths, chem, bio and english lit. I really want to be a vet and go to surrey vet school 😀
Study Owl 1 I am considering chem, bio, English lit for a levels - does it work? Xxx
@@medicinewithindia hi I definitely thinks it works for me. The sciences and maths go together of course and the english lit gives you a bit of variety in exam style because it is essay based and you get to be a bit more creative whereas the science exams are more logical and problem solving (A level sciences are not like gcse either as the questions are based on application and applying your knowledge and thinking outside the box as such, especially biology). English lit A level is A LOT more work than gcse and can be very stressful at times as you need to do a lot of reading around the subject and be willing to put in extra work and keep up to date on notes. You will be fine though and Im sure you will really enjoy it but just pace yourself especially when things get stressful. Universities do like to see english lit because it means you can think outside the box and have good written communication skills and can support your argument. Sorry this was such a long and rambling reply but I definitely enjoy it ans if I went back in time and pick subjects again, I would pick the exact same options 😀
Study Owl 1 thank you! I’m actually reconsidering uni and might do medicine instead but take a gap year between yr13 and uni to learn Spanish and travel. I love to read and bio, chem, and eng lit (too lazy to type 😂) are probably some of my strongest subjects xxx
Love you Jade!!
Hello jade😘😘😘u r an true inspiration
i cant thank you enough for this omg♥️
Hi Jade, I know it was a few months ago that you got back from interrailing. But thank you for making videos on it! I won a pass today, but could I ask you for a few tips or any locations of hostels that you stayed in. Thank you in advance! And keep up the videos💕
I think I want to be a vet (year 11 currently) but I still don’t know. I think I want to be in science (bio, chem and something for a levels) but I’ve got some animal work experience but the cleaning 🧼 🧽 OMG there’s so much xxx
OMG Iam firsttt!!!! Love you so much jade you are my biggest inspiration!!!
Still wanna be a vet here. Second year applying to uni. Finding work experience is so hard 😅 every (affordable, travel-able) place has been like *nope*. For me it's interviews that are a week spot. They go well for me, but compared to other applicants, it wasn't well-enough :/ hopefully there's hope for Bristol still, bc they usually don't do interviews 🤞
Love your videos,as always💞😗
Thank you!!! So bloomin helpful!
I should be revising and looking for work expericnce right now lol. im used to 'farm' animals as I have grown up with horses and dogs etc but would love to actually do work experience at a vetinary practice. day in day out im pushing up a barrow fulls off poo and haynets etc and goats so im used to it lol
Thissss videoo is exactly what i neeededd ... aspiringgg vetttt over here...x
Jade if you don't mind would you be able to tell us where you did your animal sanctuary work experience because most places you need to be over 18, which is such a pain. Love this video so so helpful since I am applying to be a vet. xxx
I’m early, yay! I love your videos Jade!
This is extremely inspiring,I'd like to be a barrister and this just really inspires me. Xxx
thank you,
this was so helpful!