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Cambridge ‘must be accountable’ over racism concerns – student group

The AVS said revelations in an accreditation report had exposed ‘serious and systemic’ worries, despite another organisation offering its support to school leaders.

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Aberdeen research inspires new RCVS civility course

“Fundamentals” course has been developed under the college’s Mind Matters Initiative to explore ways to create civil workplaces using research spearheaded by University of Aberdeen.

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Report reveals 79% jump in Canine Cruciate Registry cases

Project leaders say the scheme is going from “strength to strength”, despite concerns over one form of surgery being under-represented so far.

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Sector ‘must unite to heal CMA wounds’ plea

However, vet and MP argues social media condemnation of either the sector, or individual professionals and practices in it, was not representative of broader public opinion.

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‘Concerning’ dog and cat catheter complication level revealed

Researchers hope their analysis indicating more than one in four cases experience complications will inspire further study.

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VetCT launches global campaign to champion radiation safety

Teleradiology and specialist consultancy company has created centre with free downloadable toolkits for both small and equine practice.

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BSAVA PetSavers launches Christmas Challenge fund-raiser

Veterinary research charity aims for double the donations as new festive campaign launches.

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XL bully ban repeats past failures, says leading vet

IVC Evidensia’s group head of animal welfare David Martin says bans in UK nations had failed to stop fatal attacks and warns “status dogs are coming back”.

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VN event aims to share nutrition insight

Virtual Purina Pro Plan Vet Nurse Symposium to take place on afternoon of Wednesday 11 December.

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Pulling up a seat at the table

As the latest member of the VN Times family, student veterinary nurse Chris Riddington introduces himself and describes his journey from OCD teenager to contented, enthusiastic SVN.

How running has helped my life as a new graduate

Eleanor Goad explains how pounding the pavements has successfully enabled her to “switch off”, while simultaneously helping her to make friends in a new town and re-evaluate her self-imposed limits, both personal and professional.

Trust, part 3: communication

Having outlined the need for competence and competence in building trust with clients, Hubert Hiemstra discusses the final part of the three Cs – communication.

Trust, part 2: competence

Hubert Hiemstra’s series on problem-free consults continues by exploring ways of using this trust-building tool in practice.

And so it begins…

With Guy Fawkes Night and firework displays fast approaching, Jane Davidson thinks about other ways to help with the stress caused to pets, owners and vets.

Trust: the second key feeling

Hubert Hiemstra returns to his series on the problem-free consult by introducing the second essential step under the CTR-C method.

Sustainability: adapting how we work

In her penultimate blog post for Vet Times, RVN Dale Gillies looks at the increasingly pressing need to make our businesses sustainable and discusses how this might work in practice.

The problem-free consult

Having sold his shares in his clinic, Hubert Hiemstra has been reflecting on what he’s learned in the past decade – starting with how a simple acronym helped him manage the biggest challenge encountered in emergency practice…

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Role of KPIs in herds – a guide to data-driven dairy

Owen Atkinson explains why spreadsheets are essential to improving the health and well-being of cows.

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Lungworm updates in cattle

Sarah Hewitt reviews latest thinking on a cause of parasitic bronchitis that is increasingly impacting adult cattle as well as youngstock.

31 mins
Degenerative valve disease in dogs: advice and updates

Rachel Carter and Emily Dutton discuss the latest on diagnosis and prognosis of this condition.

49 mins
Headshaking syndrome in horses – latest research

Veronica Roberts offers a background overview of this condition, followed by what is new based on literature.

17 mins
Moo-ving matters: guide to stress-free cattle handling

Owen Atkinson explores how data can be used by vets for reviewing and forecasting on farms.

23 mins
Parasite surveillance: vital role in UK cats and dogs

Ian Wright looks at the risk assessments and preventive methods to ensure health of companion animals.

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Inflammation in dairy cows: addressing its significance

Sam Bowker summarises the discussions and outcomes of the Break the Pain conference and round-table talk.

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Managing pets’ pain: education is in our own hands

Matt Gurney discusses how practices and professionals can work with caregivers to raise awareness.

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nursing content

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BOAS recovery in dogs: reviewing complications faced

Emma Vince summarises issues that may occur following anaesthesia as a result of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome.

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Prehab, rehab and physio: preserving human-animal bonds

Vet nurses have a vast skill set that can be used and developed in so many ways. VN Times invited four talented nurses to share their wisdom, having carved out careers that now maintain vital human-animal bonds and care for the people and pets in their care.

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Avian triage

Chris Appleton details considerations when treating these patients to show why the veterinary nurse’s role is a pivotal one.

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Cat chat: the different needs of domestic cats

International Cat Care describes the different needs feral, street and pet cats have to gain a better understanding of how they interact with humans.

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Equine obesity – ways in which vet nurses can help

Rosina Lillywhite explores the critical role equine nurses can play in combating this pervasive issue, focusing on education, nutritional management, exercise planning and behavioural interventions.

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Orthopaedic nursing – more than bones and kit

Lacey Pitcher describes how veterinary nurses are well equipped to play an increased role in managing these patients, in and out of practice.

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Using ethograms to learn behaviour traits in tapirs

Ellie Meikle explains how her qualifications have been used to support conservation in this species during a trip to Costa Rica.

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Training future nurses – how to best champion the change

Victoria Bowes-Keegan RVN, reflects on the importance of student support and educating veterinary nurses coming through training programmes.

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Top, middle or bottom? Building to budget

Budget is king when it comes to any building project – no more so than when the project in question happens to be a new veterinary practice. The physical and regulatory complication of these buildings means informed decisions must be made at every stage if the money isn’t to run out before the doors open…

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Are subscription plans the future of vet care?

Conventional pay-per-service veterinary models are struggling to keep pace with the demands of accessible and affordable healthcare. Subscription models are seen by many new practices as the solution for pet owners looking to provide comprehensive care for their pets while keeping costs in check...

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Driving development – use your PMS to best advantage

The route to running your practice efficiently while increasing profitability could be right at your fingertips. Practice management systems can often be overlooked but, in the right hands, they have the potential to transform your business…

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Finding finance: the best options for your practice

From premises, staffing issues and dealing with local competition to regulatory matters and HMRC, there’s much to think about when running a practice. But one source of worry for many, understandably, is how to keep the financial plates spinning and, in particular, where to source the funding necessary to keep the doors open…

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Building your business: a first-hand perspective

No more important time exists in the life cycle of a veterinary practice than the first year of trading. Here, independent practice owner Helen Simmons shares her insights on how to get your practice off to a flying start…

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Face to Face: Jen Wormleighton from Animal Friends

Animal Friends is one of the UK’s largest providers of pet insurance and offers a wide range of market-leading products for dogs, cats and horses. To find out more and get up to speed with latest developments, VBJ spoke to head of veterinary services at Animal Friends Insurance, Jen Wormleighton.

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Who counts the beans? How to find a good accountant

Choosing a good and trustworthy accountant is critical to the success of any organisation. As court cases have illustrated, veterinary practices are not exempt from being a victim of criminality committed by those associated with them, especially where finance is involved…

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Practice Profile: Doncaster Pet Clinic

Sometimes in life it’s worth throwing caution to the wind and taking a risk for the right opportunity. For Kirsty Perratt that opportunity arrived two years ago and she grabbed it with both hands, as VBJ discovered when we paid a visit to Doncaster Pet Clinic last month…

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