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“It’s not until you do it yourself that you really learn”

20 Feb 2020

Teaching veterinary students, I’m always keen to ensure that what I’m saying gives them the next step towards reaching the RCVS's Day One Competences, “the ability”, as their website tells us, “to per…

New developments in orthopaedics

19 Feb 2020

Options available for the diagnosis and treatment of orthopaedic disease in animals continue to advance and evolve

When should we consider total hip replacement for dysplastic dogs?

19 Feb 2020

The patient’s history as well as an orthopaedic exam should be considered before considering total hip replacement surgery

Therapeutic class IV lasers in small animal practice

18 Feb 2020

Therapeutic lasers can be used in the management of osteoarthritis

Monoclonal antibodies in the veterinary health market

18 Feb 2020

Discussing the implications of advances in the field of monoclonal antibodies for companion animal health and welfare

Otitis externa in dogs

17 Feb 2020

Why don’t we always succeed in preventing recurrences of the condition?

Is it time to stop making large incisions?

14 Feb 2020

Where we can do surgery less traumatically and equally effectively, we should

Fracture management in wild birds

13 Feb 2020

The treatment of wild avian patients must be approached in a different way than that of companion avian species

All Creatures Great and Small

12 Feb 2020

The popular '70s and '80s show is being made into a new television series by Channel 5 and is due to air later in 2020

Easing the process of loss

11 Feb 2020

How veterinarians can make the euthanasia process as painless for the client as it is for the patient

A new year’s observation

10 Feb 2020

If we can let go of striving for something which constantly eludes us, then we can be so much freer of angst than we are now

Helping your clients understand pet insurance

7 Feb 2020 Sponsored

How can we explain the importance of good pet insurance to our clients, for whom it may not be their number one priority

Diagnosing laminitis

6 Feb 2020

Can hoof wall temperature and digital pulse pressure be utilised as indicators of early prodromal stage laminitis?

Finding a good work–life balance

5 Feb 2020

A panel at London Vet Show 2019 discussed the importance of finding a balance between your professional and personal lives

Regenerative agriculture – a wildlife vet’s perspective

4 Feb 2020

The aim of regenerative agriculture is to reboot the functionality of an ecosystem and promote biodiversity

What to expect from Vets South 2020

3 Feb 2020

The conference, taking place over two days, boasts an extensive programme with content for both vets and vet nurses in small animal practice

“Young solo vets carrying a bag of drugs into an urban housing estate: what could go wrong?”

28 Jan 2020

There have been many changes in the veterinary profession over the last few years. One thing has been the onus moved from vets to owners for being responsible for their pets’ medical care and transpor…

Growing through innovation: what can vets learn from start-ups?

27 Jan 2020

How can practices adopt a creative approach to business development to become more competitive?

Business protection and making sure you are adequately covered

24 Jan 2020

Would your business survive without business protection? What impact would a key person dying have?

How to make the most out of your practice’s website

23 Jan 2020

Your website is the first impression you give to potential new clients, so it’s important to ensure it’s optimised for use