November 2014

London Vet Show has rapidly become one of the most anticipated events on the calendar for UK … more

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As a new graduate I found it raised eyebrows and cast doubt on your character to ask … more

It is generally accepted rabbit anaesthesia can be challenging, but we do a lot of rabbit neutering … more

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

A recent weekend at home comprised a much-needed rest and time spent with my family – … more

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As I’ve done quite a few clinical tips now, I thought it would be interesting … more

Stuart Reid, current president of the RCVS, wants to revisit the old chestnut of using … more

Outside my professional life I am a member of a dog walking group. However, as … more

I recently had a male cat presented that was “just a bit quiet” – it … more

October 2014

When you apply to vet school, there are certain boxes you have to tick: achieve … more

Given my interest in dermatology a lot of itchy canine and feline individuals are passed … more

In our line of work we not only confront, but make use of death as … more

Working in education we need to spend time in practice ensuring we are clinically competent, … more

We recently had a case where a freely mobile, soft mass on the ventral abdomen, … more

In case you didn’t get the opportunity to attend the 2014 BVNA Congress (October 10-12), … more

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Before the full force of third year hit, the first week back at vet school … more

OK, a potentially controversial one this… There is a lot of evidence highlighting resistance to … more

I recently paused to think about what I was doing (which is always fatal) and … more

I now try to avoid running food trials in mid-summer. Certainly on first presentation, with no previous … more

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Whether you spend your time making countless cups of tea or getting quality time with the animals, work experience placements will provide a invaluable insight into your future career prospects.

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