Opinion

Dr David Williams reminisces about his first contacts with the profession, his interview, complete with a glass of sherry, at Cambridge, and how things have changed since the early 1980s.

Periscope continues the series of reflections on issues of current concern.

Gareth Cross describes how, despite delays with the phone systems, his practice's move into new premises took place, and praises the time and effort put in by his wonderful staff.

No one reading this will be surprised that a dose of exogenous stress with a couple of weeks of nagging anxiety would elevate blood pressure sufficiently to trigger concern among health professionals …

Periscope continues the series of reflections on issues of current concern.

Gareth Cross wishes he understood more about human psychology, as he deals with a client who is unhappy about being asked to pay for treatment for a recently acquired trophy dog.

Dt David Williams ruminates on a sign of ageing in his eyes but wonders what the fuss is about, as life is just as much fun now as when he was 12 – or even quite a bit more so...

Dr David Williams stops to consider the ways in which humans and other species see things and the wealth of information that is instantly available

Gareth Cross endures a lengthy and frustrating process with BT, and talks to the Vets for Choice group of disgruntled referral practices.

The Mercury Column, in which a guest columnist takes the temperature of the profession - and the world around.

Dr David Williams returns from New York, having witnessed an astonishing sight in Central Park, where terrapins thrive with freezing blood.

Gareth Cross turns his attention to the development of the Advanced Practitioner status and how vets can achieve and maintain it.

The Mercury Column, in which a guest columnist takes the temperature of the profession - and the world around.

Dr David Williams keeps an eye on the safety record of Cambridge’s residents and recalls his own rather lucky escape some years ago.

Periscope continues the series of reflections on issues of current concern.

Gareth Cross examines the Brexit fallout in terms of the world of UK veterinary practice and wonders what may come as a result.

The Mercury column, in which a columnist takes the temperature of the profession – and the world around.

Dr David Williams considers three values which may be lacking in the medical profession but which he believes are essential building blocks for those in veterinary practice.

Periscope continues the series of reflections on issues of current concern.

Gareth Cross returns to his new-build, grits his teeth through money worries but finally sees results once the bureaucrats have finished dragging their feet.