July 2009

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

Are you up to date with infection control?

Rebecca Bevan VN, DipAVN (surgical) looks at how HAIs relate to the veterinary practice, and … more

22 mins
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

May 2009

Rabies: implications for human and animal health

Catherine Le Bars BVSc, MRCVS discusses the history, pathology and transmission of the rabies virus … more

22 mins
Understanding rabbits part two: meeting a rabbit’s needs

Emma Magnus BSc (Hons), MSc, CCAB takes a took at smtable housing and husbandry methods … more

20 mins
Helping owners control their dogs

Francesca Riccomini, BSC (Hons), BVetMed, CCAB, MRCVS, DAS(CABC) describes approaches to behaviour and control training … more

22 mins
Wendy’s top tips to help clients act in the best interests...

IT IS towards the end of morning surgery and the practice is enjoying one of … more

8 mins
It’s time for vigilance on ‘exotic diseases’ in travelling pets

Tracy Mayne VN, VHA, CVPM, reviews the Pet Travel Scheme and discusses the zoonotic diseases … more

26 mins

April 2009

An age-old problem? Dispelling the myths around geriatric pets

Rebecca Bevan DipAVN, RVN, discusses the physiological processes of ageing and how nurses can promote … more

25 mins
Understanding rabbits part one: what makes a rabbit a rabbit?

Emma Magnus BSc (Hons), MSc, CCAB, introduces a series on why rabbits act the way … more

36 mins
Skills update: getting the most from CPD for you and your practice

Tracy Mayne VN, VHA, CVPM, discusses the options for completing CPD that will enhance your … more

20 mins
Desensitisation – one of our most useful behavioural tools

Francesca Riccomini BSc(Hons), BVetMed, CCAB, MRCVS, DAS(CABC), discusses how animals deal with potentially threatening situations … more

25 mins
Techniques under the microscope

Petra Wesche DVM, Msc (Wild Animal Health), MRCVS, examines the role of the microscope in … more

16 mins
Little Creatures 20: Old horsey friends

Penrose A tale of life and love in veterinary practice STORY so far: Problem vet … more

8 mins