Lactate is the harbinger of doom, according to Hubert Hiemstra – here, he explains why monitoring these levels are important, as well as indications for doing so and what the results mean.

RVN Ami Wood ponders the stigma that surrounds mental health and shares some advice for others struggling in a world that needs to create a culture of acceptance.

Hubert Hiemstra looks at a “potentially fatal manifestation of coagulation pathology”, in which mild symptoms in an otherwise healthy dog can quickly escalate into a life-threatening respiratory crisis.

You don’t have to specialise to achieve happiness and contentment in your career, says RVN Carly Kilby. In fact, if you’re happy where you are, your role as an approachable, knowledgeable member of your practice team can keep you fulfilled for years to come.

Richard Brown gives his opinion on this matter for the sake of the “unique” veterinary profession.

The question of whether what vets do serves a larger purpose is pondered by Hubert Hiemstra, who has asked: am I wasting my time and talents in practice?

Gerardo Poli concludes his series on blood transfusions by discussing how much volume to give during the process.

In her first post of 2024 Jane Davidson finds herself at the mercy of many an RVN’s nemesis, whose cheerful smile and friendly demeanour belie the suffering and torment he has exacted upon many an innocent victim.

If you're unsure on which blood product to administer during a transfusion, Gerardo Poli's handy guide runs through the requirements.

Gerardo Poli runs through the “transfusion triggers” that point towards whether the process needs to take place.

What with bluetongue, Brucella canis and the XL bully ban, Jane RVN is finding it somewhat difficult to get into the Christmas spirit this year.

Ready for the weekend, RVN Carly Kilby describes the feeling when that last-minute emergency call comes through, but explains why she doesn’t mind doing that extra couple of hours for no remuneration.

Having recently stepped into her first veterinary role since graduating, former student blogger Eleanor Goad returns after a brief hiatus to provide a handful of hints for those who find themselves in the same situation.