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New home for Isle of Wight Pet Doctors practice

Ryde-based surgery relocates less than a mile and now plans to expand range of services it offers.

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Vet and MP launches new bid to tighten pet import rules

Danny Chambers has tabled a new bill that could be debated by MPs as early as next month.

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Union condemns vet branch practice closure plan as ‘desperate’

Unite, whose British Veterinary Union branch has been in dispute with the Valley Vets for several months, insists decision will not end a fight for fairness in the sector.

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Scotland’s Rural College launches herd health management platform

Officials claimed their new HerdPlan can improve productivity and sustainability of farm businesses as the scheme launches at BCVA Congress.

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Combined effort required say founders of Veterinary Green Discussion Forum 

Organisers of the conference want more companies and organisations to support the event, and help “lead the debate” on how the veterinary sector can reduce its environmental impact. 

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Golden double for Cardiff clinic with top cat recognition

Origin Vets Clinic – already a gold rabbit-friendly clinic – repeats similar feat for cats.

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RCVS makes plea for evidence as report reveals VN title misuse

Preliminary findings from a new BVNA survey show 52% of respondents said they knew of someone using the “veterinary nurse” title inappropriately.

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Hill’s announces theme for 2024 symposium

Event will take place virtually from 25 to 26 October and will focus on the connection between the microbiome-organ connection.

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First modified-live M bovis cattle vaccine launches

Zoetis says Protivity is a “game-changer” research and development achievement decades in the making designed to stimulate required cell-mediated immune response in beef and dairy calves.

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Trust: the second key feeling

Hubert Hiemstra returns to his series on the problem-free consult by introducing the second essential step under the CTR-C method.

The problem-free consult

Having sold his shares in his clinic, Hubert Hiemstra has been reflecting on what he’s learned in the past decade – starting with how a simple acronym helped him manage the biggest challenge encountered in emergency practice…

Sustainability: adapting how we work

In her penultimate blog post for Vet Times, RVN Dale Gillies looks at the increasingly pressing need to make our businesses sustainable and discusses how this might work in practice.

Dog bite wounds – the tip of the iceberg

Dog bite wounds are one of the most common presentations both in general and emergency practice, and they can often be challenging cases. Here, Gerardo Poli offer some tips on managing these injuries.

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.

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.

Do vets get a holiday?

Recent graduate vet Eleanor Goad ponders the profession’s innate inability to switch off and relax when given the opportunity to spend some quality “me time” away from the pressures of practice.

Dealing with abusive clients

Having previously discussed his top tips for dealing with client complaints, Hubert Hiemstra shares the techniques that form his makeshift “mental armour” against those who set out to attack, insult and hurt.

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Parasite surveillance: vital role in UK cats and dogs

Ian Wright looks at the risk assessments and preventive methods to ensure health of companion animals.

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Inflammation in dairy cows: addressing its significance

Sam Bowker summarises the discussions and outcomes of the Break the Pain conference and round-table talk.

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Managing pets’ pain: education is in our own hands

Matt Gurney discusses how practices and professionals can work with caregivers to raise awareness.

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Responsible antibiotic usage: practical guide for clinicians

Ian Ramsey and Fergus Allerton explore how professionals can practice this, using examples.

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Helping to train and educate next elephant vet generation

Lorraine Miller describes a Thai charity’s efforts to preserve this species and the opportunities available.

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Udder cleft dermatitis steering group meeting

Bridget Girvan recounts the information and ideas shared at this inaugural gathering of vets and academics.

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Vet graduate outcomes

Vicky Strong, Shelley Ashenden and Emily Breisner discuss the importance of survey results in supporting new careers.

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Equine metabolic syndrome

Nicola Menzies-Gow takes a look at the causes and latest on management of this endocrine condition in horses.

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Prehab, rehab and physio: preserving human-animal bonds

Vet nurses have a vast skill set that can be used and developed in so many ways. VN Times invited four talented nurses to share their wisdom, having carved out careers that now maintain vital human-animal bonds and care for the people and pets in their care.

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Avian triage

Chris Appleton details considerations when treating these patients to show why the veterinary nurse’s role is a pivotal one.

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Cat chat: the different needs of domestic cats

International Cat Care describes the different needs feral, street and pet cats have to gain a better understanding of how they interact with humans.

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Using ethograms to learn behaviour traits in tapirs

Ellie Meikle explains how her qualifications have been used to support conservation in this species during a trip to Costa Rica.

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Training future nurses – how to best champion the change

Victoria Bowes-Keegan RVN, reflects on the importance of student support and educating veterinary nurses coming through training programmes.

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VN Voice: Every day is a school day

Holly Davies RVN considers the various opportunities available for veterinary nurses and taking the leap to try new things.

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Returning to work as a neurodivergent mum and VN

Marloes Baltus shares her reflections on coming back into practice following the birth of her daughter, coupled with ADHD.

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Achy breaky hearts – cardiology in primary care practice

Charlotte Pace outlines tangible and actionable steps every veterinary nurse can put into place daily, including emergency presentations, complications and dealing with chronic patients.

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Are subscription plans the future of vet care?

Conventional pay-per-service veterinary models are struggling to keep pace with the demands of accessible and affordable healthcare. Subscription models are seen by many new practices as the solution for pet owners looking to provide comprehensive care for their pets while keeping costs in check...

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Driving development – use your PMS to best advantage

The route to running your practice efficiently while increasing profitability could be right at your fingertips. Practice management systems can often be overlooked but, in the right hands, they have the potential to transform your business…

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Finding finance: the best options for your practice

From premises, staffing issues and dealing with local competition to regulatory matters and HMRC, there’s much to think about when running a practice. But one source of worry for many, understandably, is how to keep the financial plates spinning and, in particular, where to source the funding necessary to keep the doors open…

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Building your business: a first-hand perspective

No more important time exists in the life cycle of a veterinary practice than the first year of trading. Here, independent practice owner Helen Simmons shares her insights on how to get your practice off to a flying start…

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Face to Face: Jen Wormleighton from Animal Friends

Animal Friends is one of the UK’s largest providers of pet insurance and offers a wide range of market-leading products for dogs, cats and horses. To find out more and get up to speed with latest developments, VBJ spoke to head of veterinary services at Animal Friends Insurance, Jen Wormleighton.

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Who counts the beans? How to find a good accountant

Choosing a good and trustworthy accountant is critical to the success of any organisation. As court cases have illustrated, veterinary practices are not exempt from being a victim of criminality committed by those associated with them, especially where finance is involved…

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Practice Profile: Doncaster Pet Clinic

Sometimes in life it’s worth throwing caution to the wind and taking a risk for the right opportunity. For Kirsty Perratt that opportunity arrived two years ago and she grabbed it with both hands, as VBJ discovered when we paid a visit to Doncaster Pet Clinic last month…

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Simple ways to build great referral relationships

The process of referring a client’s animal into the hands of another clinician can be fraught with complications. But, as so often in life, good communication is key to success… 

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