Vet Times articles

The latest veterinary content produced by Vet Times, covering topics such as Companion animal, Equine, Exotics, Farm animal, Welfare and General.

February 2019

Human-wildlife conflict issues in Botswana

Morven Ferrigan discusses how humans and wild animals in this African country coexist.

26 mins

January 2019

Survive versus thrive

Regular Veterinary Times contributor David Beeston – a first opinion small animal general practitioner, who documented his transition from student to new grad through his monthly column, Grad Expectations – now shares his experiences as a no-longer-new-but-recent graduate.

24 mins
Sea turtle surgery in the Maldives

Stewart Bedford reports on his visit to the Olive Ridley Project and the work it does to help injured turtles living near the islands.

22 mins
Soft palate prolapse in a camel

Jack Reece details a case where a male camel presented with this complaint and how it was solved.

24 mins
Taking the stand: preparing yourself for time in the box

If you are considering a stint as an expert witness in court, good training is recommended. Peter Edmondson discusses an annual conference on the subject in London.

20 mins
V:SGD offers options for career inspiration

Vets: Stay, Go, Diversify launched its own live event in London in 2018 and capped the year with a Vet Futures award. Founder Ebony Escalona explains the group's background and future mission.

12 mins
From practice to office: choosing and conquering industry switch

William Peel, product manager at TVM UK, discusses the career choices he made in switching from clinical practice to an animal health role – and offers advice to others.

34 mins
Equine Ski-PD 2018: experiences of a congress speaker

Ahead of the 11th staging, vet Carolyne Crowe, performance coach and resilience and leadership trainer for VDS Training, discusses the ski and CPD event’s 10th.

17 mins
Time remains for welfare award nominations

Anyone considering nominating a colleague or team for the Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2019 – presented on the eve of BSAVA Congress – has until 25 January.

4 mins

December 2018

Brexit: what it may mean for animal welfare and vet profession

Writing ahead of the crucial House of Commons vote, in a comment piece Olivia Bridge – content writer and political correspondent at the Immigration Advice Service – looks at some of Brexit’s potential implications for the veterinary sector.

19 mins
Gig economy: how it applies to the modern day veterinary profession

The term is now in the dictionary, and vet Ben Simpson argues the gig economy is alive and well in today’s profession. But is that a good or bad thing?

19 mins
There may be trouble ahead

Chanticleer looks at some of the areas of uncertainty affecting the profession and wider world.

17 mins
Vet internships: expectations and important considerations

They can be rewarding, but internships require a considerable investment of time, as well as strength. Tessa Cornell looks at what to think about ahead of choosing an internship.

20 mins
S-haring an appreciation for an ‘inoffensive’ animal gone ‘timid’

Roger Evans discusses his love for hares, and his disappointment at not seeing them around his land anymore.

22 mins
Urinary flood helped slay dragon

Richard Allport looks back as a green recent graduate at Christmas attempting to relieve a boxer dog’s inability to pass water.

23 mins

November 2018

Unleash power of next veterinary generation

In a powerful piece based on his presentation at this month’s London Vet Show, Dave Nicol explains how we can reengage and support the profession’s future baton carriers.

32 mins
Transmission of meat-borne infectious agents – part 1

Mike Davies reviews evidence about the transmission of these pathogens to, and between, humans and pets – starting with bacteria.

46 mins
London Vet Show round-up

After two days with a film crew at the 10th annual London Vet Show as part of the #VetShowLiveStream, the Veterinary Times team has selected its favourite interviews from the event.

Las Vegas conference experience ‘so special’

If you’re looking for a break from the norm for your next CPD course, you may want to consider the Western Veterinary Conference. Linda Simon describes her Sin City sojourn…

31 mins
Biggest recorded attendance for VCF Northern Conference

Veterinary Christian Fellowship secretary Ali Budgell reports on the latest group’s northern gathering, which saw its largest turnout yet.

13 mins