November 2012

Common vs anatomical

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

3 mins
A surplus of vets

I read with surprise another university is seeing fit to build a new veterinary school, … more

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
Libby Earle @ BVNA Congress 2012

Libby Earle, then-head of veterinary nursing at the RCVS, demonstrates how to use the Royal … more

Peter Laurie @ BVNA Congress 2012

Vetsonline speaks to Peter Laurie, chief executive of the Retired Greyhound Trust (this year’s official … more

1 mins

March 2009

How can we harness modern networking to market our services?

You can be my “friend”, if you like. My children decided that if I wanted … more

13 mins
Isn’t it about time pedigree dogs had a chance to bite...

 For one week only, Bradley takes a rest and hands the writing reins to a … more

12 mins

February 2009

Who can resist categorising our clients?

Our veterinary education trains us to deal with populations: when designing an experiment, we will … more

13 mins

September 2008

Sin City memories bring me nothing but pain

I reluctantly have to admit that I promised to update you about my exploits in the … more

14 mins

August 2008

Where to now with the Veterinary Surgeons’ Act?

From 2003 onwards, RCVS proposals for a new Veterinary Surgeons Act (VSA) were sold to … more

11 mins
How do we get profession to meet CPD requirements?

I have long associated Scotland with rain. And with whisky. Perhaps it is all the rain … more

13 mins

July 2008

Time for The Apprentice-style veterinary hirings?

Like me, you may have been glued to your television set, watching the progress of The … more

14 mins

April 2008

Does everyone need a guru of their own?

Don’t you just hate those international call centres? The ones where you phone up because … more

12 mins

March 2008

Change is inevitable in our profession

The one thing that is certain within our professional lives is that nothing stays the … more

13 mins

February 2008

What would the dog say?

A vet is on the telephone to the owner of a parrot that has been hospitalised … more

11 mins