Lewis Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Free to a good home: A good pair of hands ... well temporarily As a lot of you may know I'd really like to be a vet, and a big part of the application process is Work Experience. I already have quite a bit, but if there are any local Omleteers (Birmingham / West Midlands) who would like some animal based help for a few days I'd be happy to help I've been phoning around and sending out letters, but had very few replies. I don't mean cleaning out your eglu (sorry ), but any kennels, stables, farms etc that need a hand. Thank you in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Good luck Lewis, I'd have thought you'd be quite a catch to anyone who needs willing hands. I've got a spare room if you get an offer in the Chichester/Portsmouth area..... Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 25, 2009 Author Share Posted July 25, 2009 Thanks Sha A local cow farm said no because of insurance - I understand theres a risk, but H&S gone mad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Thats crazy, who do they think is going to keep the farming industry going if keen young people can't get involved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Thanks Sha A local cow farm said no because of insurance - I understand theres a risk, but H&S gone mad? Ah, I can see the problem. Their insurance probably covers over 18s, rather then over 16s I'm afraid-various places are like that and invariably they can't afford to change it. Could you try at any local stables? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 25, 2009 Author Share Posted July 25, 2009 Could you try at any local stables? I have I phoned today and there is no-one therre to speak to me for 2 weeks so call back I've written them a letter and will call again in a few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 That sounds more positive...I'm thinking about doing this over my summer too-but can't find details of any local ones particularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 ....and you're not cleaning Eglus??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 I would-but only if I got paid for it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Sorry Liz - that was to Lewis! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 I know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Any local animal sanctuaries that might be glad of a willing helper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 25, 2009 Author Share Posted July 25, 2009 ....and you're not cleaning Eglus??? I don't have enough experience cleaning mine yet The chicks are still in the brooder. Any local animal sanctuaries that might be glad of a willing helper? I've written letters to the donkey sanctuary in Sutton Park and to Birmingham Dogs Home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Good luck Lewis, I have 3 cats that need taking to the vet for their annual jabs if you're feeling brave enough... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 25, 2009 Author Share Posted July 25, 2009 Good luck Lewis, I have 3 cats that need taking to the vet for their annual jabs if you're feeling brave enough... If you wait 4 weeks you can bring them to 'my' vets We should be opening the small animal side then, then a while later opening the equine side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 I can wait - where is 'your' vets Lewis? How much is it going to cost me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 25, 2009 Author Share Posted July 25, 2009 I can wait - where is 'your' vets Lewis? How much is it going to cost me? It's in Sutton. I have no idea about costs or anything, I'm just the work experience boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Well if I bring my cats you'll get plenty of experience... They're not that bad really! It's just getting them in the cat carrier to start with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Hi - are there no stud farms about (horses) or race horse stables where you can help? Try contacting agricultural colleges, kennels, catteries, grooming parlours etc. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 25, 2009 Author Share Posted July 25, 2009 Hi - are there no stud farms about (horses) or race horse stables where you can help? Try contacting agricultural colleges, kennels, catteries, grooming parlours etc. No, no race horses around here I don't think . The new vets has a stud farm and an AI unit for horses, so I'll get some exprience there I'll try a groomers. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Hope you get something soon. Insurance is a bit of a nuisance but there's no way round it. Meanwhile just think, when you get to vet school you'll be one of 20% of the male intake It was the other way round in my day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 25, 2009 Author Share Posted July 25, 2009 Meanwhile just think, when you get to vet school you'll be one of 20% of the male intake It was the other way round in my day I know , all the vets I know are men, but all the vet students I know are women. Are you a vet then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Good Luck as I was reading the first post I thought... hm you can clean the eglu, then i carried on and read that you wouldn't do that. Oh dear Many Omleteers hopes have been dashed there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Many Vets are geared up for school pupils that do work experience but only take them in term time. Have you tried asking your local vets if they can take you during the holidays? They have insurance in place for students so it shouldn't be a big issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 The new vets opening would be the local one, and I have a job there but as I said, its not open for 4 weeks. I've emailed a few local vets and not had a reply and they don't seem to answer the phone! I know the vet at the place where I have been before and am going to give him a call about going there, but its 45 minutes away so is hard to rely on my parents. I had another no this week from a local animal sanctuary, but it won't put me off. Been to a stables to try and hand in a letter but there was no-one there so I've phoned and posted it. Thanks for the help everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
