October 2015

Curse of the idiot box

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

6 mins
A fair wage for fair hours?

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

7 mins

September 2015

Oh, how we laughed

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

Is social media the new saviour of lost pets?

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

5 mins

August 2015

Invoicing the patient

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

3 mins
Charity begins at…

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

4 mins
Charity works wonders for canine aid abroad

This year has been a challenging, but exciting, time for International Aid for the Protection … more

7 mins

July 2015

OSCEs are over… so, what’s next?

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.

5 mins
Uniform policy and infection control

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?

4 mins

June 2015

Crowdfunding: the new way to pay vet bills?

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

5 mins
OSCE season – the myths are out there

The final RCVS objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs) for diploma nurses will be held this month, and in July City and Guilds have theirs. CQ will also have some around the end of term, too.

6 mins

May 2015

The lost art of tortoise husbandry

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

Cute, stubborn and very high maintenance

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.

5 mins

April 2015

Get qualified

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

4 mins
Election fever

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

March 2015

Peer assessment in student veterinary nursing

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

3 mins
Forever defending vet practice as a business

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

February 2015

Social media and veterinary practice

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

Supportive feedback in work-based learning

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

January 2015

The VN status debate

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

8 mins