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Study indicates most owners do not take out pet insurance

The survey, conducted by comparethemarket.com in November 2018, surveyed 1,000 UK pet owners and showed more than half do not insure their pets.

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BVA responds to Brexit vote

“This result suggests a no deal Brexit is increasingly likely, which would have a profound impact on the veterinary profession – particularly in the short to medium term” – president Simon Doherty.

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Calls for fresh focus on bTB in Northern Ireland

New AVSPNI president calls for “fresh energy” and “drive” in fight to eradicate bTB from the province.

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CAW opens equine nurse pathway

“It’s really exciting now we can deliver the same quality training to those wishing to study within the equine field, too” – Frank Taylor of The College of Animal Welfare.

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French bulldogs and pugs top illegal import list

BVA “extremely concerned” that unscrupulous breeders are cashing in on the high demand for “trendy” brachycephalic breeds.

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New call for vets to be on Shortage Occupation List

Submission to the Government’s Migration Advisory Committee wants immigration for vets prioritised, dropping of proposed minimum pay cap and scrapping of Immigration Skills Charge for employers.

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BVA and BEVA team up on equine CPD rates

Members of the BVA can now benefit from 30% discount on BEVA-organised courses across the UK under a new collaboration announced on 14 January.

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Linnaeus adds Davies Veterinary Specialists to portfolio

Group acquires Hertfordshire-based specialist veterinary centre as part of efforts to “ensure the delivery of the highest quality of care and service across the entire business”.

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450 RVNs removed from RCVS register for non-payment

Of those removed for non-payment this year – which equates to 2.7% of all RVNs – 150 have subsequently applied for restoration to the register, paying a £123 fee to do so.

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Making lone working less lonely

Stuck on your own driving hours to jobs every day? Ami Sawran suggests a few ways to make the time fly by, from podcasts to audiobooks.

Thoracentesis, part 2: sample work

Following on from performing a thoracocentesis, Gerardo Poli advises on the best ways to get the most information from the collected sample.

What’s in a name?

Jordan Sinclair ponders on the naming conventions people use for their pets and what the animals would think about their given names, if they really understood.

Brexit: a veterinary student’s perspective

Andrè Brenn, a Czech veterinary student studying at the University of Liverpool, looks at the learning and funding opportunities the veterinary profession could lose out on should the UK crash out of the EU with no deal.

The plasticity of dogs

Nick Marsh highlights some of the issues vets face with the rise of crossbreeds – some of whom suffer in life – and why we should treat our "best friends" like they treat us.

Thoracentesis, part 1: indications, equipment and protocol

Gerardo Poli provides a concise and illustrative walkthrough of this life-saving procedure.

The vet bubble

Don't get trapped in the vet bubble, warns student Eleanor Goad, seek friends outside of your world to help keep yourself sane.

The unintentional client fondle and what to do about it

Jane Davidson touches on and provides uncomplicated solutions to that moment when, while restraining a patient, the client steps too close and ends up accidentally stroking you.

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Obesity in pets: practical advice for consult rooms

Mike Davies offers tips on how to approach this issue in practice – including tackling owner denials and achieving compliance.

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Scour in calves: causes and protocols for management

Sophie Mahendran looks into how the disease arises in calves and approaches to managing it – including oral rehydration.

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Barriers to treating canine OA – part 3

Danielle Marturello and Karen Perry, in the final of a three-part article, look at how client compliance can impact on management of the condition in dogs.

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From practice to office: choosing and conquering industry switch

William Peel, product manager at TVM UK, discusses the career choices he made in switching from clinical practice to an animal health role – and offers advice to others.

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Managing canine and feline trauma and surgical wounds

Daniela Murgia details methods of handling this condition, referencing the primary and secondary surveys of patient trauma.

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Case of canine primary hyperparathyroidism

Michael Groombridge describes the diagnosis and management of a dog that presented with apparent urinary incontinence.

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Crusting and skin disorders in horses

Andy Durham takes a look at equine skin diseases, focusing on how to differentiate and treat them effectively.

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Equine Ski-PD 2018: experiences of a congress speaker

Ahead of the 11th staging, vet Carolyne Crowe, performance coach and resilience and leadership trainer for VDS Training, discusses the ski and CPD event’s 10th.

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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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Broadening your career: CPD to postgraduate and beyond

Laura Lacey provides readers with an overview of the various routes to becoming a VN, what each can offer, and career progression and diversification opportunities once qualified.

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The Consult: Kirsty Cavill

In the first The Consult for 2019, VN Times speaks to an RVN who recounts her many roles within the profession – from volunteering for charities to establishing her own business – and urges colleagues to aspire to their ambitions, whatever they may be.

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Cat chat: protocols

RVN Verity Johnson – of Sandhole Veterinary Centre in Snodland, Kent – discusses the feline-friendly protocols she and her colleagues conduct daily to put patients at ease and ensure a successful consult/stay.

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Canine and feline obesity – slimming down a growing problem

Emma Gerrard discusses how to go about approaching this subject with pet owners and giving suitable advice, including what’s too fat and what’s too thin.

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My Bursary Diary: January

Bursary winner Martin Peters reflects on his hopes for the future and acknowledge the presence of a few butterflies as he embarks on his new adventure in emergency and critical care.

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Specialising from across the pond

RVN Sophie McMurrough is a veterinary technician specialist in small animal medicine – a qualification gained in Washington DC. She explains the origins of the “exciting” role, why no day is the same, and how holding the qualification could enable VNs to progress and get the “recognition they deserve”.

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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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Getting teeth into dental initiatives: it’s a team effort

Increasing the amount of dental work your practice performs can be a great way to improve pet health and drive revenue. Yet, without the engagement of the whole clinical team, these initiatives can often lack bite.

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