April 2015

This one’sĀ a little controversial, but someĀ evidence exists that taking swabs for culture from cases of … more

I work for a flat salary rate at the moment ā€“ and I like it … more

According to the RCVS there is no such thing as an unqualified veterinary nurse, and … more

4 mins

Demodex gatoi is an unusual cause of pruritus in cats, but given the challenging nature … more

In a previous blog, I alluded to the feminisation of the profession. Here, I speak … more

If I am being perfectly honest, dentistry has never filled me with excitement. That said, … more

The world has changed enormously since I qualified as a vet in the nineties, but … more

Living in a democracy is taking its toll at the moment… Sadly I’m back on … more

Have you ever wondered how easy (or not) it is for our clients to administer … more

1 mins

Following the devastating news of the Germanwings crash last week, the co-pilotā€™s torn-up sick note … more

7 mins

March 2015

I had the privilege of attending the North American Veterinary Community Conference in January. The … more

As reported in Veterinary TimesĀ (February 9 issue), the RCVS would likeĀ all veterinary practices to comply … more

It occurred to me the other day I hadn’t seen an aural haematoma for some … more

2 mins

Supporting a student nurse takes many forms. Peer assessment can save teachers time, improve students' understanding of course materials and improve their metacognitive skills.

3 mins

Although the UK’s fire and rescue services are not obligated to rescue a cat stuck … more

We routinely audit postoperativeĀ complications for our canine neutering surgery. Over time, it became clear we … more

This past fortnight or so weā€™ve seen a handful of cases in which dogs which … more

8 mins

AĀ very itchy, erythematous young boxer with very sore ears came in to my consult room. … more

2 mins

Through no fault of my own (promise) I recently found myself in a couple of … more

At the end of this month (March), my year group has to submit their choices … more