Working hours and conditions Typically includes regular unsocial hours Work takes place on practice premises, which can be noisy, cramped and often smelly. Shift work or long hours required. The work can be stressful and emotionally demanding as sick animals die or healthy ones are destroyed. Some evening and weekend work is necessary. A uniform is required.
Career breaks are possible.
Little part-time work is available. This is traditionally a female career. Low pay and status has played a role. Fewer men have entered the profession. This is commonly possible 4 GCSEs which must include english, maths and 1 science is the basic entry requirement.