Tag: Technology
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Making the most of a veterinary conference
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Attending an in-person veterinary conference is still one of my favourite forms of continued education (and it’s not just for the free pens). But without a strategic approach, a very real risk exists of walking away at the end of an expensive week with nothing more than a head crammed full of random facts and…
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On yer bike…
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I would like to introduce you to something I discovered during my time researching for Horrible Histories: the dandy horse – a horse that, while not a living creature, still managed to cause stress for veterinary surgeons. The British dandy horse was developed from the German Von Drais’ pedestrian cycle and was at the height…
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Top tips for studying effectively with video lecture recordings
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As the new academic year begins, veterinary schools across the UK are welcoming student vets on their journey to their chosen careers. While we all hope this year will be less eventful than last year, there’s little doubt that many large lectures will continue to be recorded or put online to minimise the spread of…
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Playing the numbers game
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There are some times we just need to celebrate the passion in our profession. As a former lecturer, I’m aware of the work people put in to get the qualifications to enter a vet nursing course. So a recent Google alert wasn’t a surprise, but it is a beautiful story being shared with the public.…
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Dr Google can be your friend
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Technology has changed how we practice veterinary medicine. Gone are the days of the paternalistic relationship between vet and client, where the client will simply go along with whatever the vet deems necessary for the pet. Clients are becoming more knowledgeable and, as vets, we’re often faced with a situation where a client comes in…
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Lymphocytes, part 4: further tests (PARRty time)
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I’m going to briefly touch upon three extra tests that can help to diagnose lymphoma or lymphoid leukaemia, at least in veterinary medicine. I say “briefly” because they are all complex and highly specialised procedures, all of which I obviously have absolute and full understanding of, but sadly don’t have space to discuss here. Oh…
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Student life version 2.0
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Being in the suspended animation of lockdown is giving me time to reflect on my student status and the oddity of being a mature student at this time. Student life was already very different to my memories from the University of Glasgow in the 90s… was it being at a campus-based university that was different?…
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Being powerful during a crisis, pt 4
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4: Call out the greatness All great leadership begins with self-leadership – and now is a prime time for leaders at every level to elevate their thinking and ground themselves in the values that define the leader they aspire to be. This could be compassionate, calm, courageous… what words embody your ideal leader? Reflection First, stop and reflect.…
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Four-day working week
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As a private sector service, veterinary – despite many businesses being under corporate ownership – still varies widely from practice to practice. This includes, of course, the omnipotent “rota”. The hours a vet would be expected to work are completely dependent on the practice – and often the individual, too. With part-time work and job…
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Technology: tool or distraction?
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Earlier this year, I went to Indonesia with my family. On arrival in the airport on Lombok, I turned my mobile phone on and received the reassuring message from my provider to tell me I could use it as usual for an extra A$5 (£2.66) per day. Then, as our taxi drove out of the…