The profession

Nearly two decades into the new millennium and my kids have dragged me into the 21st century by buying me an iPhone for Christmas and helping me set up an Instagram account. (Follow me, if you feel th…

We are living in a prolonged period of political uncertainty, the scale of which many of us have never experienced before. Within our industry, the potential wide-reaching implications include effects…

How can vets and nurses apply the One Health agenda in clinical practice?

After years of yearning, getting that promotion may not bring the happiness and fulfilment expected

What impact will Brexit have on the movement of animals to and from EU countries?

In a no-deal scenario, changes would be required for the export to the EU of animals and animal products (excluding pets and small animals). As usual, OVs must ensure they obtain an up-to-date EHC and…

A review of the OCQ(V) training qualifications was carried out in collaboration with Improve International and the BVA. Numerous sources of feedback were used to inform the review, including: BVA surv…

Could we change our mindsets to enjoy the paddle to sea as well as the surf back to shore?

“Daddy… Daddy! Can we ask you a question?” asked my three sons 15 years ago, when they were seven, five and three years old. “What would you like us to be when we grow up?” Well, that was easy. “Happy…

To keep the public happy all the time is an impossible task. We all know that, but still get affected by complaints, grumbles and social media diatribes. People are now more likely to publicise their …

A final year veterinary student reviews The New Vet’s Handbook, published in June 2018

Practices must learn to attract and retain millennial employees, delegates of the BVA Congress were told

The world of veterinary practice is in a state of flux. The delicate balance of providing veterinary care to animals 24 hours a day, seven days a week, is one of the factors that can, for all its diff…

Why not adapt your resolutions to generate more achievable goals this year?

There would be changes required for the movement to the EU of pet cats, dogs and ferrets and commercially traded dogs, cats and ferrets travelling under Directive 92/65/EEC (as amended) as well as oth…

There is a lot to be said for keeping things simple in a complex world. In our work as veterinary surgeons we are often bombarded by the need to make decisions, many of which will be based on incomple…

Improve International answers questions on companion animal and small animal exports revalidation for OVs with grandfather rights

Selvyn Maloney, CVO of the tiny Caribbean island, describes the job’s charms and challenges following years of volcanic activity

There were mixed emotions at the 2018 NOAH Brexit Conference as the industry gathered to discuss developments

At the 2018 BVZS Conference, Ruth Cromie asked what skills are needed to address threats to ecosystem health