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Teams steer to success in tuk-tuk rally for veterinary charity

Cliff jump into the Atlantic and race in kayaks some of the challenges as teams from UK and US compete in Mission Rabies Rally in Cornwall.

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Langford Vets unveils plan for new subject interest groups

Seven subject areas are being promoted through the new programme, which is expected to hold its first CPD event early next year.

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Pennard Vets appoints first group clinical director in its 134-year history

Vet Serina Filler has joined the employee-owned practice, which has eight sites across Kent.

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Vet ‘humbled’ by BVA award

A prominent member of the association’s council has been honoured for her work on the body, while two scholarship grants have been given to young researchers.

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Law expert calls for more holistic CMA probe of sector

University of Glasgow senior lecturer David Reader argued the competition regulator’s current review may not be sufficient to examine all of its problems. 

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Krka pushes responsible parasiticide use message in new resources

“Ears to Tail” practice resources include owner guides, reception posters and slides for waiting room TVs.

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Independent practice owners to explore leadership at two-day CPD event

Vetsure’s 2024 Think Tank CPD event on 15 and 16 October at Hoar Cross Hall, Staffordshire will invite participants to explore their leadership style.

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IMV Technologies acquires Dutch-Belgian imaging business

UD-Vet is a leading provider of Veterinary practice equipment and other veterinary imaging modalities, with a reach throughout the Benelux region.

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Vet Dynamics Conference 2024 attracts record crowd 

More than 300 delegates attended the event featuring two days of business focused CPD as well as a glittering awards ceremony and a charity raffle, which raised more than £30,000.

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Triage, pt 2: secondary survey

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

Triage, pt 1: primary survey

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.

Do vets get a holiday?

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.

Dealing with abusive clients

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.

Highlighting oesophageal foreign bodies on radiographs

Need to know if there is an oesophageal foreign body but can’t be certain on radiographs? Dr Gerardo Poli has a quick tip for you.

In context: The Archers and contextualised care

With its billing as "a contemporary drama in a rural setting", Jane RVN’s addiction to the world's longest-running present-day drama occasionally turns up storylines of note to the UK veterinary profession. This is one of those times…

Don’t rush: a systematic approach to x-rays

Gerardo Poli offers some tips on radiographic interpretation, a common area he has found many clinicians request more training in.

Receptionists – the first port of call

It’s not always easy to recognise a veterinary emergency when it's thrust upon you, so it's important to ensure your front-of-house staff are capable and confident in a crisis, writes RVN Dale Gillies.

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Geriatric dogs – common conditions and practices

Kit Sturgess looks at how vets can work with owners and advise on ongoing canine care during the later years.

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Animal health certificates

Beverley Ho and Mary-Anne Frank share some top tips to improve the process of completing these.

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City Vets: story continues

Mark Turner returns to the lives of Margaret, Ali, Matt and the team in part 3 of his story about the day-to-day struggles of UK practice life.

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Use of data in herd health planning for dairy farms

Al Manning explains why analysing the data is key to improving performance.

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Integrated parasite management for cattle

Sarah Hewitt and Rob Howe cover the what, why and how for implementing this system.

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Canine castration: WSAVA’s neutering guidance changes

Neil Mottram discusses dogs’ reproductive physiology, some of the potential health detriments of surgery and fresh thinking on alternatives.

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Moist healing – what are the options for difficult cases?

Georgie Hollis explains the numerous  challenges dressings can cause and how to overcome them with moist  wound healing without bandaging.

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Non-responsive pruritus cases: guide to potential options

Andy Durham looks at the choices on offer to help treat acute and debilitating skin diseases in horses and ponies.

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Using ethograms to learn behaviour traits in tapirs

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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Training future nurses – how to best champion the change

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

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VN Voice: Every day is a school day

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

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Returning to work as a neurodivergent mum and VN

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

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Achy breaky hearts – cardiology in primary care practice

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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Doctoral-educated veterinary nurses

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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Rabbit liver lobe torsions – symptoms and care required

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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Patient treatment plans – how use of VNs secures success

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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Are subscription plans the future of vet care?

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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Driving development – use your PMS to best advantage

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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Finding finance: the best options for your practice

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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Building your business: a first-hand perspective

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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Face to Face: Jen Wormleighton from Animal Friends

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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Who counts the beans? How to find a good accountant

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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Practice Profile: Doncaster Pet Clinic

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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Simple ways to build great referral relationships

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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