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Motivation, Satisfaction, and Retention: Understanding the Importance of Vets’ Day-to-Day Work Experiences

In 2017 the University of Exeter and the British Veterinary Association came together to discuss how we could collaborate to better understand the experiences of individuals within a veterinary career. The project developed from Vet Futures, the jointly led BVA and Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons initiative.

By Begeny, C.; Ryan, M.; Bongiorno, R. on July 04, 2024

In particular we wanted to develop a clear understanding of some of the key drivers of vets’ engagement with their careers and their intentions to stay within the profession. Through the discussion we came up with four key priorities:

  1. Understanding the drop in vets’ motivation and
    job satisfaction after five years
  2. Understanding vets’ lack of confidence
  3. Understanding work-life balance issues, including
    long hours and the need for flexible working
  4. Understanding the gendered nature of the veterinary profession

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