Vet Times

Tag: charity

  • “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”

    “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”

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    After a summer of EMS, traveling and very little academic work, the time finally came for me to come back down to earth. Having been back in Glasgow for about a month now, I think I’ve just about settled into the second-year routine. After a week of scavenging freebies and signing up to every club…

  • Ever walked your own puma?

    Ever walked your own puma?

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    Over the summer, I spent six weeks volunteering for Inti Wara Yassi in Bolivia. The charity was set up in 1992 and now runs three animal sanctuaries throughout this South American country. The park at which I spent most of my time was Ambue Ari, which is home to over 20 large cats, two species of monkey and…

  • One year as a vet student

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    Having received my results for the professional exams, I can finally say that I’ve finished my first year at vet school! Being brutally honest, the first term was a bit of a culture shock. I had focused so much on getting into vet school and being a vet that I didn’t really think about what…

  • To cull or not to cull?

    To cull or not to cull?

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    For some time now, the badger cull debate has been ongoing, and finally, despite continuing setbacks from the RSPCA and other supporters of “Team Badger”, such as iconic Brian May, things seem to be moving. With a well-loved famous figure heading the “against” argument for the cull, the public are easily led to believe that…

  • Rodeo time!

    Rodeo time!

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    With pre-exam stress in full swing for most of us, we welcomed a break in the form of the Glasgow Vet School Rodeo last weekend. The annual charity event took place for the 53rd time this year. Traditionally (from what I can gather), it used to be somewhat like a country show, with stock showing,…

  • Dog show season

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    I’m not talking Crufts. I mean real, local “all dogs matter” dog shows. Before (and since) Wilson, I longed for a dog. As our summers approached I would look for little charity dog shows to enter. Finally we achieved it! We were on holiday and a local dog shelter was hosting a show. We turned…

  • FAB becomes International Cat Care

    FAB becomes International Cat Care

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    Charity CEO Claire Bessant and vice-president Bradley Viner officially unveiled the Feline Advisory Bureau’s new name, visual identity and revamped website during a special reception on its stand at BSAVA Congress 2013, on April 4. According to Claire, the new name – International Cat Care – and revamp better reflects the charity’s increasing international focus to help…

  • My barking mad challenge

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    You know you’re going somewhere remote when your first exchange with a local Norwegian at the airport is: “People don’t go to Alta, people get sent to Alta.” Joking aside, Alta is a fairly small community well into the Arctic Circle, and we were leaving civilisation behind altogether by venturing into the wilderness with seven…

  • Do something amazing – give (your pet’s) blood

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    I had heard of the Pet Blood Bank before, but only when it was mentioned in one of our blood lectures did I start wondering. I don’t know how often veterinary professionals make use of the service in general practice, but I do think it’s fantastic that a resource like this is available to help…

  • Easter – Make mine chocolate!

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    Easter is fast approaching, which means several things to those of us in practice: Two Bank Holidays to cover, with a weekend in the middle! Organising cover and an OOH rota and, this year, helping students with OSCE prep too. Good luck everyone! Away from practice many clients or potential clients are considering the purchase…