Vet Times

Tag: appointments

  • Clients’ perception of pain in their pets

    Clients’ perception of pain in their pets

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    I’ve been hearing a classic client phrase a little too much recently. I realise it can be difficult for some people to get – that animals feel physical pain just like we do – but when the evidence is staring you straight in the face (or even trying to bite your hand), why can people…

  • Totally pathological

    Totally pathological

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    As is no doubt clear by this point in my blogging career, I am a with-it and hip sort of chap with his finger on the pulse of youth culture. Consequently, I am aware when a youngster brings his pet to me and says “my dog is sick, man”, he may actually mean the animal…

  • Coffee culture

    Coffee culture

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    I have been doing a lot of locum work recently, and the first morning at a new practice can be a little stressful because I always have one burning question that needs to be answered the second I cross the threshold. It isn’t “Where are the consulting rooms?” (this will become clear soon enough), nor…

  • What makes a good vet?

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    As a student on placement, I’m often in awe of the vets I’m working with. The ability to take a history, examine an animal, run through differentials and come up with a diagnosis or action plan within 10 minutes – all while listening to an owner commenting on the weather or traffic – seems superhuman.…

  • Introducing RCVS CEO Nick Stace

    Introducing RCVS CEO Nick Stace

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    Nick Stace took up his role as chief executive and secretary of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in September 2012. The role is a new one (previously the registrar led the executive of the college), and this interview sees Nick discuss his past appointments (including a stint as director of strategic communications for ex-PM…