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Vet hospital joins campaign to promote autism awareness

For 60 minutes on 2 October, Acorn House Veterinary Hospital in Brickhill will take steps to make visits to its practice easier for autistic people, such as dimming the lights and reducing noise.

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BVA concern at sharp rise in slaughter without stunning

BVA senior vice-president Gurdrun Ravetz says figures showing rise are a “major animal welfare issue”, reiterating the association's call for all animals to be stunned before slaughter.

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New BVA president champions ‘Team Vet’ ethos

John Fishwick claims he is “constantly inspired by tenacity and dedication of colleagues”, while outgoing president Gudrun Ravetz hails small acts of joined-up working by veterinary family.

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York vet still going strong at 82

Willie Anderson, who was a contemporary of Alf Wight and qualified the same year the Mini car launched, is still seeing animals after close to six decades in profession.

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Vale vet bags trip to tropical island paradise

Veterinary surgeon Vicky Morton is “over the moon” after winning a trip for two to Thailand for the International Society of Feline Medicine autumn conference.

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Victims urged to help reveal extent of bullying via survey

Vettimes.co.uk and sister publications urge vets and vet nurses to complete survey to help establish the extent of bullying within the profession.

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VBD shortlisted for four digital publishing awards

The UK’s leading veterinary communications company – and owner of vettimes.co.uk – has made the finals of the Professional Publishers Association Digital Awards.

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Teratoma op reveals dragon actually a ‘princess’

A rarely seen, huge abdominal mass occupying half of the belly of a bearded dragon is successfully removed and owner is told: “He is actually a she.”

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BSAVA Awards 2018 open for entries

Colleagues can nominate vets whose scientific and teaching work furthers the profession, with the awards due to be presented during BSAVA Congress next April.

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    John E Cooper and Margaret E Cooper report on a workshop session held for members of the Cambridge University Veterinary Zoological Society.

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    Riding the wave of positivity

    Liz Barton discusses finding a positive attitude to countering the profession’s well-being problems, with resources to help.

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    Mike Davies summarises a study he conducted that looked into the role and impact of edible seeds and grains in canine diets.

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    Roger Evans discusses seasonal difficulties on his farm in the latest Dairy Diary.

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    Broadening your horizons

    VN Times editor Rebecca Hubbard introduces readers to Bonnie Blake, an RVN who has taken to blogging about her experiences working abroad as a veterinary nurse.

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    Nursing notes: hand hygiene

    With pathogen-free digits an integral part of a practice’s infection control protocol, RVN Louise O'Dwyer advises on helping readers keep their hands clean.

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    Work in a street dog sanctuary

    RVN Adina Valentine talks about her trip with two colleagues to Sri Lanka to help a dog and cat shelter.

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    Eye on EBVM: evaluating veterinary information

    RCVS Knowledge writers, in their third article, help VNs give evidence-based veterinary medicine a go by discussing the importance of evaluation.

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    VN Voice: it’s not just us

    With mental health problems earning their right in the spotlight, RVN Erika Feilberg asks whether we give enough consideration to the similar issues our patients have.

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    My bursary diary: September

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    Canine and feline IBD – causes, symptoms and treatment

    RVN Helen Rooney discusses the often mysterious inflammatory bowel disease that afflicts pets nationwide.

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    How to hire a VN part 1 – a jobseeker’s perspective

    In the first of a two-part article looking at the ins and outs of searching for and landing that new role, RVN Helen Russell explores the experience from a jobseeker’s viewpoint...

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    Needles and nodes: making light work of OA in older pets

    Libby Kemkaran-Thompson looks at how to make the most of two very different treatments for one of the most common age-related disorders.

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    Balancing act: benefit from getting hands-on with perks and pay scales

    Jenny Stuart explains why ensuring your staff are fairly rewarded is vital to ensure your practice runs smoothly.

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    Tribunals and tribulations: employers back in the firing line?

    A supreme court case has potentially opened the floodgates for employees to bring claims against their employers. Lawyer Chloe Themistocleous reports.

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    Brand designs: building an identity on firm foundations

    Alex Darvill looks at what comes first when planning a building project – the brand or the build.

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    Big 6: future tech

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    Systems and protocols: turning your practice into a well-oiled machine

    Veterinary business consultant Dave Nicol explains how putting the right systems in place can enhance patient care and boost your bottom line.

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    Game changers: making the most of your nursing team

    RVNs are a key component in the delivery of modern veterinary care; however, their true potential can often be overlooked. But, as Ernie Ward explains, expanding the RVN role in your practice will always pay rich rewards.

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    As the countdown begins towards the UK’s exit from the EU, Adam Bernstein asks a selection of professional business advisors what areas practices need to address in advance of that day.

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    Oxyhaemoglobin dissociation curve, pt 1: oxygen saturation

    Gerardo Poli describes how best to assess the overall oxygen status of a patient and explains why pulse oximetry values should be assessed in the context of the oxyhaemoglobin dissociation curve.

    In at the deep end

    Six weeks in to her first job since qualifying as a veterinary surgeon, feelings of imposter syndrome are beginning to knock Jordan Sinclair's confidence.

    Triage, pt 2: secondary survey

    In part two of his series, Gerardo Poli discusses the secondary survey process and how following “A CRASH PLAN” can help in emergency situations.

    On killing

    While uncertain of its description as "the hardest part of the job", Nick Marsh discusses how his thoughts on euthanasia have changed somewhat since his formative years in practice.

    Where is your Eden?

    Channel 4's back-to-basics show Eden – which saw 23 strangers unsuccessfully build a community from scratch – has highlighted the complexity around euthanasia and slaughter, says Jane RVN.

    Triage, pt 1: primary survey

    In the first of a new two-part series, Gerardo Poli discusses the primary survey process and explains his alphabetical approach to all deteriorating or critical patients.

    Language: lost (or gained) in translation?

    Worried she may be slipping into using too much “vet speak” already, new graduate Jordan Sinclair discusses how language is used in the veterinary profession, both among staff and with clients.

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