Ellen Lavender

Ellen Lavender biog Ellen Lavender, BSc, BVSc, MRCVS, graduated from the University of Bristol in 2014, having completed an intercalation year in zoology.
Since then, she has worked in small animal practice in Somerset. Ellen particularly enjoys the surgical aspect of veterinary work, as well as the endlessly variable caseload.

November 2018

Life of a locum veterinarian

Ellen Lavender describes making the change from permanent job in practice to locum veterinary surgeon.

14 mins

July 2018

Breaking away from routine

Making changes from the norm can help keep your brain healthy as you age – as Ellen Lavender discusses in her latest Practice Notes, in which she talks about her decision to visit New Zealand.

14 mins

May 2018

Reflecting on rewarding and amusing out-of-hours cases

While she often finds out-of-hours work the least fun part of the job, it can throw up some interesting and humorous cases.

16 mins

February 2018

Older patients

Ellen Lavender discusses some of the problems, detected at various stages, affecting senior pets.

15 mins

November 2017

Recognising success – no matter the size

Ellen Lavender on finding the balance between one's confidence and one's competences and their limits.

15 mins

August 2017

Treatment of strays or lost pets in vet practice – covering costs

Ellen Lavender reflects on the case of an injured lurcher to discuss the challenge of treating stray or lost animals – and how financial considerations play a part in decision-making.

18 mins

May 2017

Fulfilling a dream – time out on Galápagos Islands

Ellen Lavender discusses recharging the batteries and sampling the natural life in the Pacific Ocean national park.

13 mins

February 2017

Starting out in practice

Ellen Lavender discusses how vet school doesn't prepare you for every eventuality you'll encounter in practice.

13 mins