How to invest for income1 Jul 2017DYLAN JENKINS explains what the different types of income are and what they mean to individuals who are moving into retirement, as well as how to withdraw income safely
Brexit and the veterinary profession1 Jul 2017Veterinary Practice looks at the issues affecting UK animal welfare and how the BVA’s Brexit report prioritises high standards in practice
Investing in the future: introducing the super surgery1 Jul 2017visits Vets4Pets’ clinic in Milton Keynes, which has received substantial investment to expand as the city around it grows too
Veterinary telemedicine consulting: the future of in-practice collaboration1 Jul 2017CONSTANCE E. DE HAAN of IDEXX explains how the teamwork of telemedicine works and presents a case study which proves its usefulness
Are we all guilty of sugaring the pill?1 Jul 2017Dr DAVID WILLIAMS uncovers a long-lost guide to effective scientific communication and wonders whether vets are doing their best in this regard
Going solo: registering as self-employed1 Jun 2017Adam Bernstein examines the ins and outs of self-employment, from deciding which type is best for you to which organisations you’ll need to register with
An essential A-Z guide to buying a veterinary practice - Part two1 Jun 2017HELEN SKINNER of FTA Finance concludes her round of ‘top tips’ that prospective buyers should read before making any big decisions
All change? What the new tax year brings...1 Jun 2017THE SAYING GOES THAT “NOTHING IN LIFE IS CERTAIN aside from death and taxes”. Yet while there’s no doubt we’ll all be taxed in one form or another, the rates can change rapidly. As we are now in a new…
Is it time to try something new?1 May 2017CAROLINE JOHNSON of Vetpol discusses different ways of finding and recruiting new team members for your practice – making the most effective use of the many options now available
An essential a-z guide to buying a veterinary practice - part one1 May 2017HELEN SKINNER of FTA Finance presents the first batch of ‘top tips’ that prospective buyers should read before making any big decisions
Selling a practice: negotiating the deal1 May 2017MALCOLM WRIGHT discusses what a seller needs to do in order to maximise the price received for a veterinary practice – including making sure of getting the right advice
All about income drawdown1 May 2017DYLAN JENKINS explains the pros and cons of income drawdown and what this could mean for your retirement planning under the new pension freedom rules
Employment law - what you need to know1 May 2017CHLOE THEMISTOCLEOUS provides a round-up of changes coming this year and what employers and employees should pay attention to, including a landmark ruling on religious clothing and symbols at work
Small animal practice - the first specialists1 May 2017BRUCE VIVASH JONES continues his series on the history of the profession, this time highlighting the work of two vets who have the distinction of being the first to develop branches of veterinary medi…
Building a state-of-the-art hospital in Sussex1 May 2017JOHN PERIAM visits a new equine hospital which is aiming to be on a par with the best in the world
BUDGETING FOR THE FUTURE1 Apr 2017TINA RICHES sums up Philip Hammond’s first Budget, which sees little on income tax but movement in most other areas of taxation and rates
Building a culture of well-being…1 Apr 2017LIBBY SHERIDAN talks to Jane Simpson, people development manager at XLVets, about its “Thriving in Practice” programme and explores what practices can do to help the well-being of their staff
Why should a client choose your practice?1 Mar 2017MALCOLM WRIGHT looks at the various ways in which clients choose a practice and how to ensure they not only come to you but join the ranks of the bonded clients who are vital to your success
The new Residence Nil Rate Band1 Mar 2017DYLAN JENKINS introduces the new band, which comes into being next month, and imparts some advice on property investments for this year
How can you try to ensure you take on the best people?1 Mar 2017“MOMENTS OF MAGIC” WERE ON OFFER in both the social and business programmes at the SPVSVPMA congress.After the talented illusionist and RCVS staff member Megan KnowlesBacon performed her tricks at the…