October 2023

Hubert Hiemstra looks at how conference delegates can maximise the knowledge gleaned from the sessions they attend, and ensure they use this new-found wisdom on their return in practice.

12 mins

Gerardo Poli describes how using this technique can help you identify – and overcome – the root cause of a problem that may be holding you back from achieving your goals.

5 mins

September 2023

Stepping once more unto the Tip of the Week breach, Hubert Hiemstra advises that it’s better to be open and honest about the importance of money when it comes to treating people’s pets.

8 mins

Fergal McDermott ponders the way vets think about this procedure and what it means to them.

28 mins

Jane Davidson’s ongoing delve into the history of the veterinary profession has unearthed an unusual situation that begs the question: when is a horse not a horse?

7 mins

Following on from performing a thoracocentesis, Gerardo Poli advises on the best ways to get the most information from the collected sample.

10 mins

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 you’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 sector’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 isn’t a new thing within the veterinary profession – particularly when it comes to matters of the heart…

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 “crucial clue” 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