VBJ articles

March 2016

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.

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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.

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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

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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

According to the Association of British Insurers (ABI), in 2014 UK pet insurers paid out … more

23 mins

The most troubling euthanasia cases typically concern client reluctance to consent to urgently needed euthanasia … more

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The idea of turning a veterinary practice upside down and shaking it vigorously may seem … more

7 mins

Compulsory microchipping for all dogs in England, Scotland and Wales will come into force in … more

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Retailers understand customer experience is crucial to commercial success. They are miles ahead of us, … more

18 mins

December 2015

As I write this article, the weather is on the turn for the worse and … more

17 mins

Imagine a dog’s owners have a problem with their beloved Ranger. This could be a long-standing … more

27 mins

No matter how good you, your practice and your people are you will occasionally encounter an … more

8 mins

Your practice management system (PMS) is most effective when used as an information provider rather than … more

18 mins

With the major switch from print advertising to digital marketing comes many avenues on which … more

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