There are many roles within a veterinary practice beyond the vet surgeons and vet nurses, including the role of the veterinary practice manager. Here we will be looking at what a practice manager does in a veterinary practice, the skills required and the path to becoming a veterinary practice manager. What is a veterinary practice… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Veterinary Practice
Pain Control: Taking a Multimodal Approach Through Rehabilitation
This is a guest blog from Online Pet Health. Managing chronic pain from only a medical perspective can pose multiple challenges, not least of which is the development of potentially life-threatening side effects in our patients, as well as changes in mentation and cognition with the use of specific pain-relieving medications. The addition of rehabilitation… Read more »
How the IR35 Changes Affect Locum Vets
Locum vets will have to follow a different set of tax rules than those in full-time employment, and it can be confusing to work out who is responsible for what. In this blog, we take a look at the recent IR35 changes and how they will affect locum vets. What is IR35? The IR35 rules,… Read more »
How is AI Being Used in Veterinary Medicine?
Artificial intelligence, or AI, is an exciting technological development that will help us in many different areas of life. While you might associate it with robots, AI can actually provide valuable assistance, specifically in the veterinary sector. We take a look at how AI is being used in veterinary medicine to diagnose and treat animals…. Read more »
5 Examples of Emerging Technology in Veterinary Medicine
The way we treat animals has evolved dramatically over the years, and one of the main reasons for this is the advancement of medical technology. What was once a profession that only concerned itself with army horses has become one that cares for all animals, domestic or otherwise. While we can run tests and spot… Read more »
What will be the effects of the EU Referendum on the Veterinary Profession?
The president of the British Veterinary Association (BVA), Sean Wensley, stated the result of June’s EU referendum will have ‘a significant impact on the veterinary profession, particularly in relation to regulation, education and workforce planning, but also in terms of animal welfare, research, surveillance, and animal movements’. Wensley asserted that, in the imminent negotiations, the voice of the… Read more »
Travelling with your pets
Travelling with your pets – Passports, preparation and medical documentation The Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) allows your pets to travel abroad with you, without going into quarantine. The material passport itself comes in multiple forms. Sometimes it’s a pink A4 sheet, sometimes a small blue booklet. Whatever the format, the passport will contain the microchip… Read more »
May is Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month!
All over the UK, veterinary practices and schools are celebrating Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month (VNAM). Past events have included sponsored skydives, pet health checks in local parks and open days in numerous practices, to promote awareness and understanding about this invaluable profession. VNAM began as a single day of awareness in 2005, then grew to a… Read more »