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Cats Protection officials have warned that more than four million cats may not be receiving regular care – and nearly a million are not registered with a vet at all.

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Owner who admitted killing his pet and burying him in a garden has been sent to prison for eight months.

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Vets at BEVA Congress 2024 helped colour a full size equine sculpture and helped raise £1,000 for Redwings Horse Sanctuary.

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Preliminary report from first survey of the profession reveals 52% of respondents reported knowing an individual using the term without being properly qualified or regulated.

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Clinicians and students – both with and without experience of suicidal thinking – are being invited to participate in the study by University of Glasgow PhD student James Glass.

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Officials extended restrictions to Buckinghamshire and parts of Berkshire following some of the latest recorded infections.

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Students are beginning their studies in Aberdeen this week after formal powers for the awarding of degrees came into force.

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Thames Valley Police say they believe dog was of banned type, although breed still to be confirmed.

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Veterinary Schools Council action plan seeks to improve equity, diversity and inclusion within the sector.

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Hubert Hiemstra returns to his series on the problem-free consult by introducing the second essential step under the CTR-C method.

In her penultimate blog post for Vet Times, RVN Dale Gillies looks at the increasingly pressing need to make our businesses sustainable and discusses how this might work in practice.

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In part two of his series, Gerardo Poli discusses the secondary survey process and how following “A CRASH PLAN” can help in emergency situations.

In the first of a new two-part series, Gerardo Poli discusses the primary survey process and explains his alphabetical approach to all deteriorating or critical patients.

Recent graduate vet Eleanor Goad ponders the profession’s innate inability to switch off and relax when given the opportunity to spend some quality “me time” away from the pressures of practice.

Having previously discussed his top tips for dealing with client complaints, Hubert Hiemstra shares the techniques that form his makeshift “mental armour” against those who set out to attack, insult and hurt.

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Ian Wright looks at the risk assessments and preventive methods to ensure health of companion animals.

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Sam Bowker summarises the discussions and outcomes of the Break the Pain conference and round-table talk.

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Matt Gurney discusses how practices and professionals can work with caregivers to raise awareness.

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Ian Ramsey and Fergus Allerton explore how professionals can practice this, using examples.

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Lorraine Miller describes a Thai charity’s efforts to preserve this species and the opportunities available.

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Bridget Girvan recounts the information and ideas shared at this inaugural gathering of vets and academics.

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Vicky Strong, Shelley Ashenden and Emily Breisner discuss the importance of survey results in supporting new careers.

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Ellie Meikle explains how her qualifications have been used to support conservation in this species during a trip to Costa Rica.

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Victoria Bowes-Keegan RVN, reflects on the importance of student support and educating veterinary nurses coming through training programmes.

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Holly Davies RVN considers the various opportunities available for veterinary nurses and taking the leap to try new things.

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Marloes Baltus shares her reflections on coming back into practice following the birth of her daughter, coupled with ADHD.

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Charlotte Pace outlines tangible and actionable steps every veterinary nurse can put into place daily, including emergency presentations, complications and dealing with chronic patients.

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Samantha Fontaine, Susan Holt, Gemma Irwin-Porter, Rachel Lumbis, Hamish Morrin, Sarah Vivian and Georgia Woods-Lee discuss the need for this type of VN, drawing on their own motives and experiences.

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Drawing on a case study, Ellie Kohut explains what this condition is, as well as its clinical presentation, diagnostics and nursing care needed.

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Catriona Muir highlights the critical role of vet nurses in ensuring a successful outcome for ongoing care of animals and advocates for the establishment of nurse-led clinics in veterinary practices.

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Conventional pay-per-service veterinary models are struggling to keep pace with the demands of accessible and affordable healthcare. Subscription models are seen by many new practices as the solution for pet owners looking to provide comprehensive care for their pets while keeping costs in check...

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The route to running your practice efficiently while increasing profitability could be right at your fingertips. Practice management systems can often be overlooked but, in the right hands, they have the potential to transform your business…

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From premises, staffing issues and dealing with local competition to regulatory matters and HMRC, there’s much to think about when running a practice. But one source of worry for many, understandably, is how to keep the financial plates spinning and, in particular, where to source the funding necessary to keep the doors open…

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No more important time exists in the life cycle of a veterinary practice than the first year of trading. Here, independent practice owner Helen Simmons shares her insights on how to get your practice off to a flying start…

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Animal Friends is one of the UK’s largest providers of pet insurance and offers a wide range of market-leading products for dogs, cats and horses. To find out more and get up to speed with latest developments, VBJ spoke to head of veterinary services at Animal Friends Insurance, Jen Wormleighton.

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Choosing a good and trustworthy accountant is critical to the success of any organisation. As court cases have illustrated, veterinary practices are not exempt from being a victim of criminality committed by those associated with them, especially where finance is involved…

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Sometimes in life it’s worth throwing caution to the wind and taking a risk for the right opportunity. For Kirsty Perratt that opportunity arrived two years ago and she grabbed it with both hands, as VBJ discovered when we paid a visit to Doncaster Pet Clinic last month…

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The process of referring a client’s animal into the hands of another clinician can be fraught with complications. But, as so often in life, good communication is key to success… 

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