As she transitions from student blogger to fully-fledged vet blogger, Eleanor Goad considers one of the elements of practice that few graduate vets truly experience before theyâre officially âon the jobâ.
Having recently stepped into her first veterinary role since graduating, former student blogger Eleanor Goad returns after a brief hiatus to provide a handful of hints for those who find themselves in the same situation.
Recent grad Eleanor Goad discusses how to straddle the divide between vet school and the working world, and why you need to ensure you focus on yourself as much as the job youâre seeking.
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week 2023, we revisit Nick Marshâs very personal account of âȘdepressionâŹ, in which he explains one very important thing to those who find themselves in a similar situation: YOU ARE NOT ALONE!
âPractices that outsource their out-of-hours care have been warned to have a contingency plan,â writes Jordan Sinclair. However, in an age where people choose not to work OOH, where does that leave us?
Having taken a short sabbatical from the Vet Times blog, Jordan Sinclair returns to share her concerns for the profession, and the people in it, as dealing with "impossible" workloads begins to take its toll.
David Charles calls on his peers to open at least one door for a vet of the future to encourage diversity while retaining the professionâs reputation as one widely respected by the public.
In the first part of a new series, Nick Marsh explains why, despite being popular among his peers, these cells make him think of a sack of angry wasps every time they appear under the microscopeâŠ
To mark International Womenâs Day, Charlotte Dawson reflects on how her leadership training for women is changing her approach to managing her team. She explores gender inequalities and the issues women face as they climb the career ladder.
As COVID restrictions continue, Jordan Sinclair draws some comparisons between lockdown life and being an on-call vet, and the perpetual on-call-like state she finds herself in.
The fallout of coronavirus means the traditional âBlue Mondayâ seems to have extended indefinitely this year, which has left Jordan Sinclair trying to find the silver lining in the darkest of clouds.
Nick Marsh completes his quartet of blog posts on lymphocytes by delving into three additional tests used in veterinary medicine to help diagnose lymphoma or lymphoid leukaemia.
David Charles uses the new year to reflect on the career aspirations he set for himself for 2020, but also how he managed some of the challenges he faced.
Given that a veterinary professionalâs whole raison dâĂȘtre is to care for animals, itâs strange how many clients worry about their pet entering the practice without them. Jordan Sinclair, however, loves a bit of one-on-one time with her patients.
It's not exactly Dolly the sheep, but in the third of his posts on lymphocytes, Nick explains how and why the cloning process can go wrong, and how to spot it.
Nick Marsh delivers a festive message of reviews and rewards, taking stock of a turbulent, disaster movie-esque year and reminding everyone that it's okay not to be okay â now more than ever â and to be kind to yourself; you deserve it.
Jordan Sinclair explains how important it is, particularly during the COVID pandemic, to ensure any puppy purchase is made from a scrupulous breeder rather than a con artist out to make a quick buck.
