February 2018

The British Veterinary Receptionist Association (BVRA) has been established to recognise and raise the status of veterinary receptionists within veterinary profession.

Around the world in veterinary ways part 1 – New York City

Olivia Ogińska, in the first of a four-part article sharing her vet experiences across the globe, recounts events from first stop NYC.

29 mins
African adventure part 1: arrival

In his latest Grad Expectations column, David Beeston looks back on his week in Zimbabwe delivering a vaccination and neuter clinic for domestic dogs.

30 mins
Skin expanders: use and veterinary applications

Debra Archer and Marc Swan consider the potential of applying this novel technique in veterinary surgery, based on its uses in human medicine.

26 mins

January 2018

Tumour case in a hedgehog

Sonya Miles presents another Case Notes, this time on a three-year-old African pygmy hedgehog that initially presented after passing a small section of soft tissue material from her vulva.

10 mins
Effective client communication

Peter Edmondson reviews a talk at the 2017 Australian Veterinary Association Annual Conference focusing on interactions.

11 mins
Poisoning, pets and processes

David Harwood summarises proceedings from the Goat Veterinary Society autumn meeting held in Taunton, Somerset.

26 mins
Leading by example: advising owners on dog harnesses

Amy Watson and Pete van Dongen discuss the benefits and suitability of choosing a non-restrictive harness.

13 mins
Out-of-hours: on call or on edge?

Our new grad David Beeston has some advice for qualified vets on approaching out-of-hours for the first time – and why he's looking forward to his next night on call.

23 mins
Be happy and spice up your life

Samantha Castle reflects on what has kept her happy in mixed and equine practice for the past 14 years in the latest Veterinary Times Practice Notes column.

22 mins
Guiding bereaved clients through loss of their pet – and beyond

Jane Gething-Lewis advises on helping owners cope with the death of a pet, including funeral options to give the perfect send-off.

36 mins
Maintaining art with science

Chanticleer with the first offering of 2018, from issue 1 of Veterinary Times.

20 mins
Highlighting wildlife crime

Helen Browning reports on the International Wildlife Symposium, held in Edinburgh.

25 mins

December 2017

Examination Room: Brian Pound

After founding CVS and spending 40 years in the sector, Brian Pound steps into the Examination Room before heading off for a well-earned retirement.

18 mins
Specimens and studies on VIS meeting agenda

Sarah Pellett, John E Cooper and Margaret E Cooper report on Veterinary Invertebrate Society scientific meeting proceedings.

7 mins
Riding out the storm: finishing my first week as a veterinarian

His first day as a veterinary surgeon may have been under his belt, but David Beeston still has the rest of the working week to go yet.

29 mins
Analgesic and anaesthetic drug use in food-producing animals: legal considerations

Stefania Scarabelli looks at the regulations for analgesic and anaesthetic drug use in food-producing animals in the UK.

24 mins
Harbour seal pup with multidrug-resistant E coli

Rory Thomson uses a case study to discuss why the sources and susceptibility of bacteria in this species require further research.

18 mins
Happiness and well-being

Peter Edmondson, in the third of a six-part series, reports on an Australian Veterinary Association conference session on mental health.

12 mins
Industry’s need to tame dragons

Chanticleer sings from the rooftops in his final Veterinary Times column of the year.

17 mins