VBJ articles

August 2013

• Peter Watson, joint founder and chief executive of Vets4Pets, has always had sharp business focus. … more

8 mins

• Since the days of Daniel Defoe, people have lamented that there were only two certainties … more

17 mins

The common insurances – buildings, contents, motor, employee and public liability – are well known. There are, … more

9 mins

• Most vets will have the exact details of all the insurance policies they need ingrained … more

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The second annual SPVS-VPMA Focus on Technology Day, which took place in Daventry, focused on … more

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July 2013

How often do staff turn up for work feeling poorly? Controlling possible infection is a … more

10 mins

• The veterinary profession is hardly alone in suffering from late payment of debts, with even … more

9 mins

• In the past financial year, business consultancy Cremanass has seen a 20 per cent increase … more

8 mins

• It’s always a good idea for practices to have an administrative clear out now and … more

10 mins

• Located along a quite leafy, busy, and somewhat imposing thoroughfare in east London, Wanstead Veterinary … more

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June 2013

TRADITIONAL CAT FLAPS are, of course, a tried and trusted method of allowing easy entry … more

18 mins

Microchip technology has come on leaps and bounds in the past few years – making the whole … more

8 mins

It’s not every day you see a dog skateboarding around a practice’s car park. Clients … more

5 mins

According to Rob Tillyard, there’s a multitude of internet-borne viruses and security threats trawling 24/7 … more

10 mins

It’s hardly rocket science, but recent detailed research has revealed many practices are still not … more

8 mins

Nothing prepared the author for the variety of roles and extensive learning curve she faced … more

9 mins

The author is passionate about microchips, making them work effectively and monitoring their use. Here, … more

11 mins

May 2013

With veterinary practice staff having access to drugs, plus confidential client records and detailed accounts, … more

15 mins

The message may have been hijacked by a well-known supermarket chain, but when it comes … more

22 mins

A PRACTICE MANAGER known for “thinking outside the box” and a practice praised for its … more

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