October 2009

How Tippi the African white lion cub overcame her neurological symptoms

Lucy Ireland RVN, shares her experience of rehibilitating a white lion born with symptoms veterinary … more

16 mins

August 2009

How EVNs can champion client communication on equine ‘flu

Mark Riggs BVetMed, MRCVS and Richard Newton BVSc, MSc, PhD, FRCVS, discuss the reasons behind … more

18 mins
Charity trek: once was not enough!

Kerry Stubbs RVN, takes a journey through Jordan, reliving the highs and lows of The … more

19 mins
Background to the Dogs for the Disabled charity

TO find out more about Dogs for the Disabled I visited its training centre in … more

8 mins
Advances in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic skin disease

Mary Fraser BVMS, PhD, CertVD, PGCHE, FHRA, CBiol, MRCVS discusses advances in the management of … more

18 mins
One-stop shop: revealing the secrets of effective retailing

Tracy Mayne VN, VHA, CVPM explains the art of good retailing and how this can … more

31 mins
Better in theory? How students benefit from VN e-assessment

Claire Millington RCVS communications officer, reviews the system of e-assessment for theory exams and highlights … more

18 mins
VN council’s new chairman leads the profession into a new era

Maria Thompson talks to Liz Branscombe about the tough challenges ahead and why everyone should … more

13 mins
Rabbit ectoparasites: treatment, identification and client advice

Glen Cousquer BVM&S, BSc, CertZooMed, MRCVS examines the effects of external parasites and describes appropriate … more

21 mins

July 2009

Client communication is key to obesity management in pets

Ross Tiffin looks at the psychology behind why owners allow pets to become obese, and … more

22 mins
Wendy’s Top Tips to help clients act in the best interests...

ONE DAY IN YOUR PRACTICE… You are standing on a chair, trying to find a … more

10 mins
Nursing the parvovirus case: how a practice pulled together

Keri Parish RVN, describes a series of parvovirus cases seen in her practice and how … more

16 mins
Uniforms versus scrub suits – practicality and professionalism

Vicki Brown VetMB, BA, BSc, MRCVS takes a cheeky look at the work wear available … more

12 mins
Twycross Zoo is a dream come true for ambitious VN

Joel Dudley VN Times reporter, spent a day with Bridget Fry, a zoo VN with … more

26 mins
Taking a dip into urinalysis

Christine Jameison RVN, probes into the extensive subject of urinalysis, focusing on getting the best … more

20 mins

June 2009

Out-of-hours veterinary work: to be or not to be?

Dawn Thiel RVN, takes a look at how the nurse’s role is changing in the … more

8 mins
Getting the most from your laboratory submissions

Kate English BSc, BVetMed, FRCPath, MRCVS, runs through the best sampling techniques to ensure you … more

22 mins
Poached or boiled? Don’t get scrambled by clients’ questions about chickens!

Vicki Brown VetMB, BA, BSc, MRCVS examines the world of the not-so-humble hen, with tips … more

30 mins
Understanding rabbits part three: addressing behaviour problems

Emma Magnus, BSc (Hons), MSc, CCAB looks at why and how rabbit behaviour problems arise, … more

30 mins
How desensitisation can make life easier for pet, practice and owner

Francesca Riccomini BSc(Hons), BVetMed, CCAB, MRCVS, DAS(CABC), looks at how desensitisation can prevent negative associations … more

19 mins