Vet Times articles

The latest veterinary content produced by Vet Times, covering topics such as Companion animal, Equine, Exotics, Farm animal, Welfare and General.

August 2020

My COVID Diaries: noticing nature

Nat Scroggie explains how taking time out to indulge in a spot of butterfly counting mindfulness opened her eyes to the importance of nature.

9 mins
My COVID Diaries: is that a smile under the mask?

Nat Scroggie describes the difficulties in being able to read people when wearing masks, and how to perfect your “smize” to get around the problem.

13 mins
Weathering the coronavirus storm: navigating post-lockdown world

James Westgate speaks to practice owners, business leaders and consultants about lessons learned from the pandemic, and how practices and practitioners can survive and thrive in an uncertain future.

31 mins

July 2020

My COVID Diaries: confronting charity challenges

In her latest diary, Nat Scroggie advocates now is the perfect time to consider helping veterinary charities.

12 mins
End of an internship era

In his latest Practice makes Perfect, Dave Beeston reflects on intern life and how he's ready for the next challenge.

27 mins
My COVID Diaries: sleeping through COVID

Been struggling with sleep during lockdown? You're not alone, says Nat Scroggie, who offers some advice in her latest COVID diary.

14 mins
The catch-22 of flexible working

In the final of a three-part series looking at how COVID-19 has impacted on women working in the profession, Veterinary Woman editor Liz Barton talks about how the shift towards working from home and flexible working has highlighted both challenges and opportunities moving forwards


21 mins
Pros and cons of life with a vet mum

The impacts of coronavirus on veterinary professionals has been well-documented in Vet Times during the past four months, but less the way it has impacted on their children. For 13-year-old JIM GLEED, life in lockdown certainly had its ups and downs – as he explains in this article – after his vet mum was put on furlough and his dad discovered he couldn’t work


19 mins
My COVID Diaries: with a little help from my friends

In her latest column, Nat Scroggie reflects on her joy at starting running again – following a little external motivation.

11 mins
Mental health – why we have to act now

In the second of a three-part series looking at how COVID-19 has impacted on women working in the profession, WellVet co-founder and editor of Veterinary Woman Liz Barton looks at how coronavirus is affecting the mental health of women in the sector


18 mins
My COVID Diaries: let the small animal vets out

In her latest diary, Nat Scroggie wonders whether more small animal veterinary work couldn’t be transferred outside in the new normal.

11 mins
The widening of the gender divide

In the first of a three-part series looking at how COVID-19 has impacted on women working in the profession, editor of Veterinary Woman Liz Barton discusses male and female inequalities that are emerging, including the impact on work and finances


22 mins

June 2020

My COVID Diaries: the hedonic treadmill

Nat Scroggie looks into the concept of "you will be happy when
" – and why you may feel on a constant treadmill.

10 mins
Top tips for new graduates

Reflecting on his journey, David Beeston offers five tips for students about to take the plunge into practice life.

34 mins
My COVID Diaries: fight ‘furlough shaming’

In her latest diary entry, Nat Scroggie discusses some of the coronavirus’ lexicon, including the pandemic phrases “coronacoaster” and “furlough shaming”.

14 mins
My COVID Diaries: things I will miss

In her latest diary, Nat Scroggie recounts all the things she enjoyed in her first full week back in full-time practice.

13 mins
My COVID Diaries: facing up to a new normal

Nat Scroggie looks at changes in the new normal of veterinary practice in her latest Vet Times diary.

13 mins
3D printing part 3: the bioprinting revolution

Albane Fauron, in the final part of her series, describes advances and applications in human medicine and surgery, and how soon they may infiltrate the veterinary world.

31 mins
Adapting to COVID-19

Dave Beeston offers his thoughts on his experiences during the pandemic in his latest Practice Makes Perfect column.

31 mins
My COVID Diaries: in reality, how good is a virtual world?

Nat Scroggie muses on whether there are instances when virtual actually trumps real life.

12 mins