Tag: BEVA

  • CPD as a new grad

    CPD as a new grad

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    One of the advantages of new graduate programmes is the regular and, on the whole, good quality CPD included as standard. This can vary between the programmes, with some offering a degree of choice and others a strict programme of compulsory sessions. These often include a variety of non-clinical and clinical topics, delivered in both…

  • How to survive your first weeks as a new grad

    How to survive your first weeks as a new grad

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    You’ve done it – five long years of hard work and study have paid off and you’ve graduated as a fully fledged vet. Welcome to the veterinary community. And it is just that – a community of people who’ve all been there and had a first day as a vet. You’ll find that everyone (meaning…

  • There’s an app for that…

    There’s an app for that…

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    I recently stewarded at BEVA congress for the second year (which I would highly recommend to any students considering applying) and between helping set trade stands up and registering delegates, was able to attend some of the talks that made up the academic programme. One series of talks I found particularly thought-provoking was entitled “improving…

  • Omnicompetence – maybe not so foolish?

    Omnicompetence – maybe not so foolish?

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    The first of April brought with it the usual abundance of amusing online articles, tweets and blogs, only claiming credibility until midday – and the veterinary community was no exception. Some April Fools were obvious hoaxes – such as Sun Life’s courtesy pet scheme, offering owners a replacement pet in place of their beloved while…

  • A high-risk profession

    A high-risk profession

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    Currently nursing a bruised tailbone after being propelled twice from a four-legged fiend I had a disagreement with regarding a small upright jump, I can’t help but wonder why we do these stupid things. Horses can be hazardous enough when you’re on top of them, but they’re not all angels at ground level either. The…