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  • Do vets get a holiday?

    Do vets get a holiday?

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    I think the phrase “busman’s holiday” adequately describes a vet’s inability to leave work behind at work no matter how hard we try. It was on a recent holiday to Greece where this really hit home – not helped, most likely, by the fact I was on holiday with four friends who were also vets.…

  • Euthanasia: lets talk about it

    Euthanasia: lets talk about it

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    I think your first PTS as a new graduate is a significant moment across the board; there’s nothing that truly prepares you for it, as it’s very unlikely you’ll have seen many during work experience placements. Personally, I hadn’t seen a single one with the owner present. Your university might try to prepare you by…

  • Taking the register

    Taking the register

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    As RVN register renewals appear in our inboxes, my research on the early world of veterinary registration and the accuracy of the paperwork seems as relevant as ever. Registering with the RCVS is a great moment for vets and vet nurses – you’ve gained your qualification and have met the criteria to use the post…

  • On yer bike…

    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…

  • Job hunting as a new graduate

    Job hunting as a new graduate

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    Never mind whether you’re in the middle of cramming for your final exams, or recently graduated, applying for your first job as a veterinary surgeon is a daunting task. There’s definitely a pressure that settles on the final year cohort around the new year to be the first one to find a job, or else…

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

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

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    This series has covered signalment, finding practical work, the support given by the nurse and reception teams, and client communication, now I end with encouraging my younger self to spend more time with friends and enjoy the journey. The journey “It is not the destination, but the journey” is a quote I heard many times…

  • 5 things I would tell my vet school self, part 4

    5 things I would tell my vet school self, part 4

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    Client communication is an important part of being a vet, as building a rapport and gaining their confidence will allow them to trust you. I would encourage all young vets to practice this skill whenever and wherever they can, and develop their abilities from the feedback. Communication My year was the first at the University…

  • Recycling at the heart of things

    Recycling at the heart of things

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    As a PhD student you get access to placements that can expand on your skills. Many of these for historians like myself are in archives or publishing but they weren’t really for me. So, when the opportunity to be a researcher for the TV show Horrible Histories came up, I jumped at the chance, and,…

  • 5 things I would tell my vet school self, part 3

    5 things I would tell my vet school self, part 3

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    So far in this five-part series I have stressed the importance of signalment and finding practical work while studying – both of which should be crucial in student learning. In this third part I decided to focus on the incredible support nursing and reception teams offer vets – both on a professional and personal level.…

  • 5 things I would tell my vet school self, part 2

    5 things I would tell my vet school self, part 2

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    In the first part of this series, I suggested the younger version of myself would have benefited from having more knowledge of signalment. The second thing I think the young Gerardo Poli could learn is the importance of practical work and how it can build bridges with potential employers. Practical work is where connections are…