Last month I had the honour of attending a film premiere. It wasn’t a standard … more

We all do a lot of small and large charitable acts throughout the year, so … more

If you haven’t heard the name “prepper”, a whole sub-culture is passing you by. These … more

As a dog and cat owner I can recognise the irony between people’s attitudes to … more

We’re lucky to live in a lovely area of London, with plenty of open space to … more

“Television: the scourge of the nation, breeding ignorance and feeding radiation.” Those who recognise The Disposable … more

Reading up on the legislation regarding working hours and the national minimum wage (NMW) I discovered … more

I’ve noted a growing trend for veterinary staff to laugh at client mistakes. While this … more

I was surprised to learn our local authority is getting rid of its dog warden, and that … more

Following the publication of my recent post about crowdfunding to pay vet bills, I got … more

At our usual holiday destination there is an annual dog show, run by a small … more

The big summer OSCE extravaganza is over. For many nursing students it's just a wait for results and then it's "RVN time". For those who need to resit (and it's never that many), the focus returns to exams.

Should problems arise with infection control in your practice, do you want to be the one known to wear your uniform to the shops, pub, or even to human hospitals?

I’m seeing a rise in crowdfunding for veterinary treatment via social media. Some of it … more

In the role of client, I found myself praised and then shamed in equal measure when … more

Due to a change in my mobility, my dog Hollie is getting a lot more short walks close to home. She's not bred for long distances so she doesn't mind this, and our local streets are nice and relatively quiet.

According to the RCVS there is no such thing as an unqualified veterinary nurse, and … more

Living in a democracy is taking its toll at the moment… Sadly I’m back on … more

Supporting a student nurse takes many forms. Peer assessment can save teachers time, improve students' understanding of course materials and improve their metacognitive skills.

Through no fault of my own (promise) I recently found myself in a couple of … more

The industry is awash with advice on using social media. In fact, it’s now so … more

As part of a course I’m studying, I have been looking at feedback in clinical … more

I am currently stuck at home with a bad back, so I’ve had plenty of … more

I have been teaching surgical nursing and during a recent oronasal session we covered dentistry. … more

I attended some great anaesthesia lectures at London Vet Show. The Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists … more

I’ve had an interesting week. I was at London Vet Show and enjoyed two good days of … more

We are deep into a busy term of teaching and have veterinary care assistant students in … more