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Isoflurane shortage resolved

Two leading pharmaceutical companies each announced fresh supplies of isoflurane had been rushed into the country and made available to wholesalers.

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Paragon makes £2k donation to Vetlife

Referral practice celebrates first anniversary with open day to raise money for vet crisis assistance charity.

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Additional specialist status for equine vet

Practice partner Tim Barnett earns royal college recognition in horse dentistry, adding to his existing equine surgery credentials.

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Smartphone app won’t take vets’ business, say creators

Triage app founders believe their business will bring significant benefits for animal welfare, while improving vets’ work-life balance.

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Survey: 94m cattle, sheep and poultry slaughtered without stunning

750,000 non-stun slaughtered sheep go for export – despite law stating non-stun slaughter for religious purposes is intended for domestic consumption only.

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Free referral CPD study day for south-west vets

Independent Vetcare event will focus on identifying “red flags” – the symptoms that require immediate referral or the help of a specialist.

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CPD ‘specialist’ programme launches

Specialists from three of the country’s top referral centres – Anderson Moores, Dick White Referrals and Northwest Veterinary Specialists – will lead the seminars held in north, south and east of UK.

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BVA and RSPCA step up call for non-stun slaughter ban

In a joint letter to environment secretary Michael Gove, the BVA and RSPCA said: “Scientific evidence clearly indicates slaughter without pre-stunning can cause unnecessary suffering.”

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Independent vet grad programme underway

New scheme based in Glasgow will be open to any independent practices.

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Many soon-to-graduate vets will already be on the lookout for a job, so Jordan Sinclair has advice on how practices can attract this valuable asset.

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The internal fight between work ethics and personal beliefs

Student Charlie Jackson muses on how vets can change attitudes of the industry and the public towards farm animals – to help improve their treatment and care.

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The wild

"Wildlife aren’t pets – they’re soldiers," argues Nick Marsh, stating that wildlife medicine – like most other areas of medicine – needs to be "brutally pragmatic".

Pedigree prejudice?

Eleanor Goad on why potential dog and cat owners shouldn't focus all their attention on pedigree breeds as a way of stopping more animals at shelters from being euthanised.

Tree of life

Don't be daunted by the sight of the phenomenon, Gerardo Poli has a step-by-step guide that gets to the roots of the set-up.

Copyright: who owns what and where?

Using images and words found on the internet for presentations or social media can seem like a quick solution. But Jane Davidson has a few words of warning for those unaware of the law and encourages the profession to lead the way for fair copyright use.

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Vaccine compliance – are vets and farmers on the same page?

Sally Wilson discusses the importance of clear, concise communication between these two parties on this subject.

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Diagnosis and treatment of dysbiosis in GI disease cases

Kate Parkinson discusses new evidence on ways to manage this condition, aimed at general practitioners.

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Gastrointestinal obstruction in a leopard gecko

Sonya Miles describes her approach to removing a large abdominal mass from a lethargic, poorly cared for lizard

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Cat with peripheral leukocytosis

Francesco Cian continues his Haematology Hub series by discussing a case of a cat with a clinical history of pyrexia, soft faeces, inappetence and intermittent vomiting.

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Interventional radiology part 2

Kate Tunley, in the final part of this article – part one having been written by Gerard McLaughlan (VT48.37) – recounts case presentations where such techniques were used.

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VETgirl’s quest to offer CPD for vets on the go

Justine Lee has gone from C-grade student to veterinary surgeon and online education trailblazer. She spoke to Holly Kernot about her own work-life balance experiences and how she is helping others.

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Inflammatory respiratory disorders of dogs and cats

Matthew Best discusses thoracic respiratory disease, including immune-mediated and infectious aetiologies.

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Distal limb lameness in equines

Jonathon Dixon offers diagnostic advice to first opinion practitioners, including when to refer, imaging and MRI benefits.

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And baby came, too

Stud vet Kayleigh Barker explains how she coped taking her eight-week-old baby along to BEVA Congress, and how she believes combining motherhood with a career is achievable.

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VN Voice: living the dream

RVN Jane Davidson reflects on how she came to land her dream job and discover a flair for writing – something that may never have come to light if life had not thrown a few curveballs...

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Wound management – innovations and techniques

Heather Kirkness refreshes readers’ understanding of dealing with tissue injuries in companion animals.

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The Consult: Dawn Gibson

VN Times hears from an RVN who, in pursuit of a bucket list ambition, took a year out of practice to embark on life-changing adventures.

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A guide to successful veterinary nurse clinics

Amie Britton, in a two-part article, explores the increasing popularity of this VN role aspect and how to run it to achieve optimum result. This month, she explains the complexities of communication and how to conduct an effective consult.

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Senior cats and dogs: tackling an age-old problem

Emma Gerrard provides an overview of what RVNs should be telling owners of older canine and feline pets.

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VN Voice: here for veterinary nurses – always

BVNA president Wendy Nevins reflects on the power – and importance – of belonging to the association’s family.

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Matt’s Masterclass: an introduction

Matthew Rendle – an RVN with more than 25 years’ experience, with a particular interest around the care and welfare of exotic species in captivity and the wild – embarks on the first of his new column series by introducing himself to readers and sharing his career journey to date.

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Practice Profile: Village Vets Crosby

It is always a tough task setting up a new veterinary practice from scratch. But some have it tougher than others – as VBJ discovered when we headed to Merseyside to visit Village Vets last month…

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Wake up and smell the coffee: why first impressions count

Focusing on four main client contact areas – exterior, interior, vibe and virtual – could make all the difference to your practice enviornment, says Dr Ernie Ward.

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Building the dream: part 1 – starting from scratch

Starting a new business is daunting, but help is always at hand. Alan Robinson explains the early considerations in setting up your own practice.

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Practice Profile: ChesterGates Veterinary Specialists

Running the referral division for one of Europe’s largest corporate practice groups can be a complicated business. VBJ discovered just how complex when we paid a visit to CVS referrals director John Innes at the ChesterGates Referral Hospital Veterinary Specialists.

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Being the boss: which partnership model comes out top?

Owning part or all of a practice is the dream for many veterinary professionals, but not everyone wants to go it alone or open something from scratch. Thankfully, there is more than one way to choose – here Tim Rayner looks at the alternative ownership options…

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Diagnostic imaging explained: the devil is in the detail

The explosion of computing power over the past 30 years has transformed the way we all lead our lives. It has also revolutionised diagnostic imaging in veterinary medicine and helped propel the science of animal health to unprecedented new heights…

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Practice Profile: The Veterinary Practice

In these days of manic corporate consolidation, it is important to remember the benefits owning your own practice can bring. So when VBJ was asked to visit an independently owned practice that is positively thriving in the face of corporate competition, we jumped at the chance.

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Skills in short supply: how to mend the recruitment crisis

Adi Nell and Erwin Höhn consider stakeholders’ likely responses to the shortages before proposing a revolutionary workforce planning framework.

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