Clinical Abstracts
Giving nurses a chance
The main objectives of the VN Futures Report of 2015 were to identify the challenges and opportunities the veterinary nursing...
The games, toys and hobbies which do not mix with animals
With Christmas gone, and the weather not necessarily conducive to outdoor play, there may be an excess of toys, games...
It’s a cat’s life
The PAW PDSA Animal Wellbeing Report 2019 provides a fascinating source of statistics for welfare issues in the pet population....
Care of the dry cow
Dairy cows normally have a dry period of around eight weeks and this is an important time to prepare for...
Team motivation – still in the doldrums
A recent VMG/SPVS joint survey on people-management skills has highlighted the need for extra training for managers in development planning...
The importance of communication during euthanasia consultations in companion animal practice
Unfortunately, euthanasia consultations are a regular aspect of clinical practice for most general practice veterinary surgeons. The average vet euthanises...
Interviewing – The New Age
Interviewing remains one of those activities which we think we know all about because we have been doing it for...