September 2023

Gerardo Poli provides a concise and illustrative walkthrough of this life-saving procedure.

10 mins

Recent grad Eleanor Goad discusses how to straddle the divide between vet school and the working world, and why you need to ensure you focus on yourself as much as the job youā€™re seeking.

8 mins

Richard Brown discusses various potential solutions to some of the issues he believes are impacting on the veterinary sector.

24 mins

August 2023

Richard Brown takes a look at the sectorā€™s bad decisions made during his 40-year career in the first of a two-part series.

66 mins

In the final part of this series, Gerardo Poli advocates spending as much time with your university friends as possible and making the most of every day.

4 mins

Gerardo Poli encourages his younger self to work more on interacting with clients to create a sense of trust with them and avoid instances of mis-communication.

5 mins

As she celebrates her debut as a researcher for Horrible Histories, JaneRVN reveals that recycling isnā€™t a new thing within the veterinary profession ā€“ particularly when it comes to matters of the heartā€¦

9 mins

Continuing his series of advice he would give his younger self, Gerardo Poli raises the vital role and support given by the nurse and reception teams.

4 mins

For the second part of this five-part series, Gerardo Poli instils his younger self with the importance of finding practical work, both to learn on the job and impress future employers.

3 mins

July 2023

In the first of a five-part series, Gerardo takes his younger self to task for virtually ignoring what he now believes to be a ā€œcrucial clueā€ in achieving a clinical diagnosis.

6 mins

Gerardo Poli concludes his guidance for new grads by emphasising the importance of step-by-step processes and encouraging those straight out of vet school to be more humble in their approach to practice life.

5 mins

Student blogger Eleanor Goad celebrates the fact she is no longer a student... despite her uncertainty as to when the realisation she is finally a fully-fledged veterinary surgeon will kick in.

12 mins

Recognising the potential pitfalls of finishing vet school and trying to find your place in the world, Gerardo Poli offers guidance to help graduates transition into practice and learn it's normal to make mistakes.

8 mins

Finishing university is rewarding as you finally have something to show for your hard work, but what if you don't where do you go? Gerardo Poli has a few suggestions for graduates unsure of their options.

13 mins

Writing with her historical research hat on, Jane RVN looks at the differences between modern veterinary practice and Victorian factoriesā€˜ use of child labour.

8 mins

June 2023

Concluding this series, Gerardo Poli discusses how to make a mentoring relationship a success.

8 mins

Hubert Hiemstra sets all readers a sleep challenge as an experiment to see if they will be less tired after trying a new routine.

9 mins

Jane Davidson's latest research findings just go to prove a point she knew all along: if you ever need anything, just ask a nurse!

7 mins

Having discussed preparing to become a mentee and deciding what you want to achieve from the role, Gerardo Poli explains how to approach ā€“ and ask ā€“ a prospective mentor.

5 mins

New Tip of the Week author Hubert Hiemstra kicks off with a big wake up call that should ring alarm bells with many in the profession.

7 mins