VBJ articles

December 2012

In the latest article for VBJ on technology, ROB TILLYARD looks at why a practice … more

10 mins

November 2012

Not many practices boast a large model of a gorilla in the main entrance – Highcroft Veterinary … more

25 mins

The recruitment market for the veterinary profession requires careful navigation, as changes are afoot. Over … more

9 mins

Pet insurance is a complex product that has to be sold and administered according to … more

16 mins

The risk to businesses from a pandemic is rising and should be accounted for. Considering … more

18 mins

Recruiting new staff is fraught with difficulties, not least because the law can trip up … more

15 mins

Social media has revolutionised the way people do business. Sites including Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn … more

8 mins

At the end of a long career owning a practice, most will want to retire … more

18 mins

Through decent organisation anyone can become both more efficient and less stressed. Here, the author … more

12 mins

Opened in 2010, PDSA’s PetAid Hospital in Sunderland was a major investment by the charity … more

27 mins

New rules now in force mean businesses could pay dearly for any health and safety … more

9 mins

A recently held event, by SPVS and the VPMA, has illustrated how new technology is … more

8 mins

Engaging a lawyer with specialist veterinary experience when preparing detailed business agreements is essential. Not … more

7 mins

Divorce is, sadly, becoming more common and can lead to particularly awkward situations, especially where … more

9 mins

The growth of online shopping shows no sign of abating. According to IMRG – the membership … more

19 mins

Hacking, online security breaches, phishing, cloning, theft by staff – call it what you will, computer security … more

18 mins

Online users who are blogging could serve your practice well. With time and some effort, … more

9 mins

Weight gain isn’t just an issue for humans, it’s something animals suffer from too, and … more

11 mins

As the supermarkets have found, a well-run loyalty scheme can pay dividends. Veterinary practice group … more

8 mins

The past few years have seen unprecedented levels of director and company scrutiny. Both investors, … more

18 mins