VBJ articles

May 2016

Kay Irvine explains how to raise your game and make sure you stay in control of practice expansion.

18 mins

April 2016

Marketing for veterinary surgeries can be daunting, especially when doing so via the internet. There … more

13 mins

In part one, four female leaders shared thoughts on why a lack of women in positions of power exists in the veterinary sector. For part two, we went back to the same four women to ask how they think the problem can be tackled...

31 mins

Discussions about retail often hinge on one simple question: clients or customers? Vets are professionals, … more

18 mins

Puppies and kittens are the lifeblood of any small animal practice and those crucial first encounters really can be make or break.

22 mins

Research and development tax credits are available to businesses in every sector – including yours.

7 mins

March 2016

Chanticleer's March column for Veterinary Times discusses the importance of communicating the right way to help practice life.

13 mins

Selling a practice can be fraught with difficulties and unforeseen pitfalls. Malcolm Wright shares 10 top tips to ensure the process is painless for all parties.

30 mins

Women may dominate the modern veterinary profession in terms of numbers, but in many areas it’s men still holding the positions of power. In the first of a two-part article, James Westgate asks a diverse group of female leaders why they think this remains the case...

25 mins

Estimates show around nine million cats are kept as pets in the UK – that’s a huge potential market. However, as Ross Tiffin found on a visit to the north-west, a cat-friendly strategy is needed to make the most of the opportunity.

16 mins

Few could have been left unimpressed by a superb opening address by Alastair Campbell at this year's SPVS/VPMA Congress – whatever their political colour.

15 mins

It’s baffling to comprehend how a sniffling kitten in your clinic could contribute to killing an extra 10 million people every year by 2050. Yet, that’s exactly what’s at stake, according to the World Health Organization, the World Alliance Against Antibiotic Resistance and nearly every government on the planet.

16 mins

February 2016

The benefits of being in a buying group have become well established over the past 20 … more

18 mins

The induction is the single most important step in the recruitment process – and the most … more

13 mins

With the passage of time comes the growing awareness our planet is just not coping … more

17 mins

Helping you reach out to both current and potential customers on a regular basis, e-newsletters are … more

15 mins

A survey by HMRC on what businesses thought of the new real time information (RTI) process … more

13 mins

Let’s start at the beginning and ask a simple question: what did you purchase the in-clinic lab … more

17 mins

January 2016

Working in veterinary practice involves meeting, talking and interacting with a variety of different people … more

10 mins

In my 26 years of veterinary practice I’ve heard the phrases “you care more about … more

17 mins