April 2013

My barking mad challenge

You know you’re going somewhere remote when your first exchange with a local Norwegian at … more

7 mins

March 2013

Luck of the draw

During the Easter holidays, I had my first EMS placement. Although I’d hand-reared cade lambs … more

4 mins
Do something amazing – give (your pet’s) blood

I had heard of the Pet Blood Bank before, but only when it was mentioned … more

4 mins

February 2013

‘Real’ doctors

Everyone knows that there’s an ancient feud between vet and medical students. Glasgow is no … more

6 mins
Three little pigs

One little piggy’s in a farrowing crate, one little piggy gets his tail docked and … more

5 mins

January 2013

Pony Club values

Sat in our equine lectures so far, I’ve found myself dozing off a little. Not … more

5 mins

December 2012

The possibility of failure

A week before the December exams, I found myself making the five-hour train journey south … more

5 mins

November 2012

A bundle of nerves

“If a nerve is squashed, it’s not too serious, it goes back to normal. If … more

6 mins
Common vs anatomical

In anatomy, we have the ongoing debate about whether we need to use the anatomical … more

3 mins
Welfare inside out

As vet students, welfare is always being rammed down our throats – and rightly so … more

7 mins

October 2012

Tracking degrees?

Earlier this week, I was asked my opinion on the proposal of “tracked” veterinary degrees. … more

5 mins
In the beginning…

First year student Jordan Sinclair tells the story of her long, convoluted (and painful) journey to the University of Glasgow, and discusses her first impressions of vet school.

10 mins