Youâve graduated, had the crash course in vet practice and lost the fear of first opinion practice â so now what? Jordan Sinclair faced this dilemma, and discusses how she made peace with it and moved forward.
Whether itâs assessing a passer-byâs dog, or checking your phone repeatedly while on call, switching off from veterinary life is tough. Jordan Sinclair can relate, but questions if youâd want to veto your vet brain?
With the average vet's day rarely filled with textbook scenarios or black and white decisions, Jordan Sinclair illustrates this with her own case example that paints a picture of what the profession is truly like.
Jordan Sinclair explores the benefits of increasing small animal consult times and discovers it isnât necessarily the case of âless appointments, less incomeâ many practices fear it will be.
With the season of graduate vets embarking on their first jobs in full swing, Jordan Sinclair reminds existing veterinary professionals of the trepidation new careers can bring, and how to best ensure the transition from student to staff member goes as smoothly as possible.
Following recent criticism over the RCVSâ handling of debate on the implications of telemedicine services, Jordan Sinclair takes a critical look at the launch of virtual veterinary consultations in the UK.
While not recognising a client in âout of contextâ situations â particularly without a pet in tow â can be awkward, itâs not an issue unique to the veterinary profession, as Jordan Sinclair explains.
With a constant media focus on the topic of Brexit, vet blogger Jordan Sinclair tries to get a grip on what it means for veterinary professionals, their clients and â most importantly â their patients.
Jordan Sinclair rails against the tendency of âold schoolâ veterinary professionals to talk disparagingly about younger, recently graduated vets in online forums intended to support and inform.
Having experienced variable EMS support as a student, Jordan Sinclair aims to make placements as useful as possible for the students in her care â and wants to help other vets to do the same.
In the wake of an announcement by the University of Nottingham School of Veterinary Medicine and Science to adopt a dual intake initiative with its undergraduates, Jordan Sinclair questions whether this will help or hinder the recruitment crisis, and how the problem is multi-faceted.
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.
While Christmas is usually a time for joy and family gatherings, Jordan Sinclair brings attention to the inevitable increase in euthanasias that often occur at the end of the year.
Jordan Sinclair hits back at a recent âone-sidedâ Watchdog piece on clients buying veterinary drugs online and what the programme missed out in its reporting.
Being a new grad can be an lonely experience, especially if you have to move to a new location, but Jordan Sinclair conjures up a few ways to combat the isolation.
Jordan Sinclair argues that dictating when vets, especially new grads, can take holidays is part of the profession's widespread recruitment and retention problem â and how important having time out is on your well-being.
Jordan Sinclair suggests practices should adopt early firework awareness and desensitisation campaigns to avoid a last minute rush in the run-up to Bonfire Night.
As CPD is mandatory for all vets, some new grads might find the concept overwhelming, especially when deciding which courses to complete. Thankfully, Jordan Sinclair has a few hints for those struggling to find their way.
One year after graduating as a full-time vet, Jordan Sinclair reassesses her career choice to wonder if the stress and poor remuneration compared to other roles is really worth it.
While vet work can be mentally and physically draining, Jordan Sinclair suggests taking time out of your day to recall the good moments you may be taking for granted.
Jordan Sinclair discusses the scope of significance vaccination appointments have for pets â annual events in every pet ownerâs calendar that constitute so much more than a quick visit to the vets.
Jordan Sinclair considers the benefits of proposed seven-day working weeks. Is the suggestion ludicrous or what the profession needs in the fight for good work-life balance?
In the wake of news that Keele University/Harper Adams veterinary school will be partnering with a corporate practice group, Jordan Sinclair wonders if this is a path the industry should be heading down.
After a day of consulting without any internet or mobile phone data, Jordan Sinclair came to the realisation how much she relies on it and how more challenging vet work can become.
Are you a new grad lost or a little nervous now you've ventured into the world of veterinary practice? Then Jordan Sinclair is here to the rescue with practical advice on how to keep your head above water.
Three months into her latest veterinary job, Jordan Sinclair reflects on the differences between her first and second employer to explain just how important environment is for being able to excel and build in confidence as a new grad.
