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  • 5 things I would tell my vet school self, part 1

    5 things I would tell my vet school self, part 1

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    We all sometimes wish we could go back in time or redo some situations. Often, when looking back with hindsight and more life experience, we wish we could have done things a little differently, or focused our time and energy in a better way. I have been reflecting and, while I am incredibly proud of…

  • Euthanasia (part 1): caring for the client

    Euthanasia (part 1): caring for the client

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    Euthanasia is a big part of our work as veterinarians. Working in an emergency setting, it is something I have to face on every shift. It doesn’t get any easier no matter how many times I have to do it, but I have fine-tuned my approach over the years so each euthanasia process runs as…

  • The importance of pre-purchase nurse clinics – the missing piece?

    The importance of pre-purchase nurse clinics – the missing piece?

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    It is a renowned fact among the veterinary profession that the number of brachycephalic breeds in rehoming centres is soaring. As veterinary nurses it needs to be our role to educate owners-to-be on which breed of dog is the most suitable for their circumstances. This allows owners to make informed decisions when opting to either…

  • The only way is ethics part 4: zoos

    The only way is ethics part 4: zoos

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    The black-furred creature shifts and turns, and its brow furrows as it meets my gaze. Its deep brown eyes seem to convey hidden depths and, for a moment, I am electrified from a connection that reaches across millions of years of evolution. I’m awed by the knowledge another mind is looking back at me, trying…

  • The only way is ethics part 3: pets

    The only way is ethics part 3: pets

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    I spent much of my childhood badgering my parents to get us a family pet. I loved animals, but – aside from the odd hamster, stick insect or bucket of frogspawn brought home from my mum’s classroom (she was a teacher) to spend the summer holidays with us – we didn’t get a “proper” (in…

  • Beware of practice code breakers

    Beware of practice code breakers

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    While highly sought after by intelligence agencies, code breakers in the veterinary world aren’t always as sought after. This is great, as the code of conduct is not there to be broken – it’s an important written guidance and protects the title “veterinary nurse”. Under the section “Veterinary nurses and the profession”, point 3.5 states:…

  • Logic versus instinct: dealing with temporary ownership of lost pets

    Logic versus instinct: dealing with temporary ownership of lost pets

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    I’m seeing a trend for people rehoming lost pets in “found pets” Facebook groups, with seemingly little effort to trace an owner. An assumption seems to exist the owner has caused the loss or poor state the animal might be in. Having spent long enough in veterinary practices – in particular, charity vets – I…

  • Cat cafes – a pawsitive or negative?

    Cat cafes – a pawsitive or negative?

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    Cat cafes are popping up all over the UK and, while they may seem like a novelty for cat lovers, I had to wonder how ethical these feline havens really are. As vets, we believe cats are inherently solitary animals, and often become stressed when multiple cats are in the same household or when new…

  • A cryonic kitty conundrum

    A cryonic kitty conundrum

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    I’m starting this blog with an apology. I frequently like to use links to other stories to illustrate a point or show where an idea originated from, but, sadly, this time that “read through” is from The Sun. I’m warning you now as I don’t want anyone to click through who doesn’t want to give…

  • Terms and conditions – are salaries the only bottom line?

    Terms and conditions – are salaries the only bottom line?

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    January can be a busy time in the job market as the new year makes people evaluate their lives and consider making changes, and when it comes to resolutions that actually stick, the plan to change jobs is up there. Whatever the reason may be for moving roles, there is a phrase often peddled to…