THRIVE IN FIVE TOOLKIT
WE’RE HERE TO HELP RECENT VETERINARY GRADUATES THRIVE
Going from being a veterinary student to a real life animal doctor can be overwhelming. The VIN Foundation Thrive in Five Toolkit helps new veterinary school graduates thrive as veterinarians in their first five critical years out of veterinary school.
This toolkit combines our most helpful resources for new veterinary school graduates into your one-stop-shop toolkit. As with all of the VIN Foundation resources, these are all available to you at no cost. Take look around, and if you need help or have suggestions, our door is always open.
GETTING THROUGH THE DAY/NIGHT
Whether it’s 3pm or 3am, being on the frontlines with patients for the first time can be nerve-wracking! The Getting Through the Day and Getting Through the Night classes provide valuable guidance to help you transition from being a student to a working veterinarian.
MODEL EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
Lawyers might love contracts, but for many of us they can seem scary. Whether you are a prospective employee or an employer, the Model Employment Contract provides practical contract information with an explanation of legal provisions and fully customizable sections.
NEW GRADUATE SURVIVAL MANUAL
Getting through veterinary school is one thing, but getting through real life cases can be another. This guide helps you plan your next steps and provides advice about management issues you may confront as you embark on your career.
STUDENT DEBT
Comprehensive interactive resources to help new veterinary graduates, including the Student Loan Playbook with helpful student loan repayment strategy checklist.
Vets4Vets®
When you feel like the chips are stacked against you, having a confidant or mentor can make all the difference. Vets4Vets® responds to the needs of our veterinary community by providing individual peer mentors as well as creating group support networks.