Vet Times

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  • An abbreviation too far?

    An abbreviation too far?

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    We love an abbreviation in the veterinary world. CBA, RTA, TTA – just hopefully not all on the same patient, or all at the same time. To laypeople, medical notes must seem like another language. Therefore, it’s no surprise, when said laypeople request access to their records, that these notes rarely hold the answer. So…

  • New vet schools are not the solution

    New vet schools are not the solution

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    We’ve barely had a day of news in the past year that didn’t include Brexit. Yet, do any of us really know what the real consequences will be? Within the veterinary profession, specific factors are undoubtedly going to be influenced by Brexit, even if we don’t know the extent of these yet. They do, however,…

  • The gender pay gap – don’t put up with it

    The gender pay gap – don’t put up with it

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    I used to consider myself a bit of an anti-feminist – but before the majority of the profession tear strips off me, let me explain… There are a number of very strongly opinionated feminists around – on your Facebook feed, in the news and also friends or colleagues – you know the type; those who…

  • Preconceptions

    Preconceptions

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    Many preconceptions about the veterinary profession exist, with many of us having heard the old “is that seven years of training?” or “vets are all loaded” comments (cue eye roll). But what about on a personal level? Now I’ve finished vet school and passed (yippee!), I’ve been faced with a couple of misconceptions when I’ve…

  • The 7 stages of revision

    The 7 stages of revision

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    Finals are imminent, so my colleagues and I are going through the annual rite of passage more commonly know as “revision hell”. Let’s break down the various stages… I think I’m at around number 5. 1. Denial A couple of days into your revision, you’re thinking of the long weeks between now and the exam…

  • The art of veterinary medicine

    The art of veterinary medicine

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    So, with less than three weeks until finals, my friends and I have finished rotations. Some of us have had job interviews and some have accepted job offers. This is all getting a bit real… Supposedly, we’re ready to take on the outside world as real vets. We’ve got heads full of knowledge and hands…

  • It’s good to talk…

    It’s good to talk…

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    The issue of poor mental health in the veterinary profession as a whole is becoming more recognised, and has sparked the launch of initiatives such as Mind Matters and Vetlife’s helpline service. But what about vet students specifically? When I was applying for vet school, I remember numerous people told me the hardest part is…

  • Stitches

    Stitches

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    Legality within the veterinary profession can be a bit of a minefield, especially when it comes to things like drug licensing. This leaves many new graduates in fear of doing something against the law without even realising. However, while some veterinary legal principles are complicated but clear, others are genuinely vague, leaving us unsure on…

  • Final-year students get their kit off for charity calendar

    Final-year students get their kit off for charity calendar

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    As the end of vet school draws ever nearer, my fellow final-year students have been busy not only completing rotations, but also organising a number of events and keepsakes to act as a well-deserved send-off. With the final-year dinner, graduation ball, final-year holiday and yearbook, we have been inundated with requests for ideas, contributions and…

  • Student congress season

    Student congress season

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    The new year brought with it my last student congress season. It was the turn of Cambridge to host the Association of Veterinary Students (AVS) Congress this year, and I attended lectures covering a range of disciplines and species. These included: equine dentistry rabbit surgery pig disease epidemiology a TB panel However, my personal favourite…