Gutted

Aliza · 20-10-2010, 04:01 PM

Hello everyone!
I am a bit gutted at the moment, I applied to work in London Zoo in 2011 for work experience (to become a vet) I got a letter saying to wait to see if I got an interview for a place. But today I recieved a letter saying that they were no longer doing work experience next year "to review the course" and "improve it for the future".

But, on the news on Saturday I saw that they had a severe monetary crisis at the zoo.

Now call me cynical but...!??

Have to look somewhere else now.

Helen M · 20-10-2010, 04:08 PM

Sounds rubbish. I wouldn't worry about it affecting your chances of getting onto a veterinary course. They don't ask for work experience at zoos as a requirement as they're more bothered about abattoirs, kennels, catterys, different types of veterinary practice, farms and stables. Just try to get plenty of variety prior to applying. I nearly did this myself but changed my mind about being a vet.

Helen xx

FinnGB · 20-10-2010, 04:14 PM

Sorry to hear

I'm really want to volunteer at some reptile rescue place now, it's just finding somewhere

EquestrianBabe · 20-10-2010, 05:06 PM

Is that what you want to do Aliza, be a vet? Me too

Don't worry, you'll find somewhere x

tizzydoodles · 20-10-2010, 06:01 PM

Thats pants! you would have thought in this day and age that places like London Zoo would welcome any free help with open arms. Hope that you find a placement. our pets need people like you

loublou95 · 20-10-2010, 06:22 PM

I agree with Helen, try to get work experience at other places other than zoos, my best friend wants to become vet and she has done work experience at, a veterinary surgery, kennels and a farm. So just try to vary the places you go to. I think it does help

Pussygalore · 20-10-2010, 06:24 PM

I suppose they have to have someone to supervise, there must be a lot of legal requirements for a zoo to take on people, its a shame though.

justmeandmytortoise · 20-10-2010, 07:47 PM

I have two animal places that might take you ... are you coming Sunday? We can chat about it then

EJ · 21-10-2010, 02:10 PM

Are you looking for a paid position or are you looking to do voluntary work?

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Originally Posted by Aliza

Hello everyone!
I am a bit gutted at the moment, I applied to work in London Zoo in 2011 for work experience (to become a vet) I got a letter saying to wait to see if I got an interview for a place. But today I recieved a letter saying that they were no longer doing work experience next year "to review the course" and "improve it for the future".

But, on the news on Saturday I saw that they had a severe monetary crisis at the zoo.

Now call me cynical but...!??

Have to look somewhere else now.

Aliza · 21-10-2010, 05:16 PM

Yes we are coming Wendy! That could great if you could find me somewhere! I have worked a week in a vets, I have worked 12 saturdays on a farm (doing 12 more at the moment) and have worked most sundays at a cattery in the morning

I am looking for voluntary work, don't get my national insurance until around... March, but when I do, I am looking for a saturday job with animals straight away!

20-10-2010, 04:01 PM	#1
Aliza Member Juvenile Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: London Posts: 925	Gutted Hello everyone! I am a bit gutted at the moment, I applied to work in London Zoo in 2011 for work experience (to become a vet) I got a letter saying to wait to see if I got an interview for a place. But today I recieved a letter saying that they were no longer doing work experience next year "to review the course" and "improve it for the future". But, on the news on Saturday I saw that they had a severe monetary crisis at the zoo. Now call me cynical but...!?? Have to look somewhere else now. __________________ Aliza 0:2:0 THB - Tamba (12 yr old) and Treacle (10 yr old)

20-10-2010, 04:14 PM	#3
FinnGB Member Hatchling Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: England Posts: 649	Sorry to hear I'm really want to volunteer at some reptile rescue place now, it's just finding somewhere __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/finngb

20-10-2010, 05:06 PM	#4
EquestrianBabe Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: At home with my pets! Posts: 3,991	Is that what you want to do Aliza, be a vet? Me too Don't worry, you'll find somewhere x __________________ I ♥ Horses

20-10-2010, 06:22 PM	#6
loublou95 Member Hatched Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 290	I agree with Helen, try to get work experience at other places other than zoos, my best friend wants to become vet and she has done work experience at, a veterinary surgery, kennels and a farm. So just try to vary the places you go to. I think it does help __________________ 0.1.0 T.h.boettgeri, Hermione 0.1.0 Cocker Spaniel, Angel 16 years old Jenna

20-10-2010, 07:47 PM	#8
justmeandmytortoise Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 2,682	I have two animal places that might take you ... are you coming Sunday? We can chat about it then __________________ www.justmeandmytortoise.webs.com Tortoise, Terrapin and Turtle group covering Kent and London

20-10-2010, 04:08 PM	#2
Helen M Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,362	Sounds rubbish. I wouldn't worry about it affecting your chances of getting onto a veterinary course. They don't ask for work experience at zoos as a requirement as they're more bothered about abattoirs, kennels, catterys, different types of veterinary practice, farms and stables. Just try to get plenty of variety prior to applying. I nearly did this myself but changed my mind about being a vet. Helen xx

20-10-2010, 06:01 PM	#5
tizzydoodles Member Incubating Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 140	Thats pants! you would have thought in this day and age that places like London Zoo would welcome any free help with open arms. Hope that you find a placement. our pets need people like you

20-10-2010, 06:24 PM	#7
Pussygalore Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cambridge Posts: 6,479	I suppose they have to have someone to supervise, there must be a lot of legal requirements for a zoo to take on people, its a shame though.

21-10-2010, 05:16 PM	#10
Aliza Member Juvenile Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: London Posts: 925	Yes we are coming Wendy! That could great if you could find me somewhere! I have worked a week in a vets, I have worked 12 saturdays on a farm (doing 12 more at the moment) and have worked most sundays at a cattery in the morning I am looking for voluntary work, don't get my national insurance until around... March, but when I do, I am looking for a saturday job with animals straight away! __________________ Aliza 0:2:0 THB - Tamba (12 yr old) and Treacle (10 yr old)

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