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Use of AI in veterinary practice – possibilities and limitations
- 2 Jun 2023
You can’t have been far lately without hearing about artificial intelligence and “chatbot” technology. STEVE BAILEY runs through some positives and negatives…
What can farm practices do to help keep vets in the profession?
- 22 May 2023
Westpoint Farm Vets’ EMILY COLLINS-WINGATE, BVMSci, MRCVS, discusses how she feels employers can help empower and support vets to stay in the profession.
Case study: ‘We created an environment where the whole team feels involved…’
- 22 May 2023
AMI SAWRAN, clinical director at Westpoint Farm Vets, shares some of the key changes made at its Chelmsford branch since 2017 to make it a “welcoming, inclusive and fulfilling place to work”.
My ‘accidental’ vet sector move
- 4 May 2023
In another in our series from veterinary professionals about why they love their job, SIOBHAN PARK, practice director at Barton Veterinary Hospital, tells her story.
New trail-blazing programme aims to champion daytime vets
- 17 Apr 2023
With the proliferation of referral practices and career options to specialise in, it is easy to forget about the importance of the general practitioner vet. Now, IVC EVIDENSIA has launched a programme putting the spotlight on GPs and developing their skills even further.
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Social media-savvy employers – navigating risks in the workplace
- 21 Mar 2023
ADAM BERNSTEIN – highlighting tribunal cases – emphasises the importance of businesses ensuring robust social media usage policies are in place to protect both employers and employees.
‘I’m not sure I’d change too much’: Lorna’s journey to practice owner
- 14 Mar 2023
Continuing the series we ran throughout February showcasing positive stories of veterinary professionals’ experiences and love for what they do, LORNA CLARK BVetMed, BA, MRCVS, recounts the road she’s taken from RVC student to east midlands clinic boss.
‘Excitement and achievement’ in a job where no two days are the same
- 7 Mar 2023
With a quarter century under her belt at Donnachie and Townley in Staffordshire, RVN JO WALDRON clearly loves animals – but she’s equally passionate about mentoring the next crop of veterinary nurses, as she explains in this latest career profile for February.
The problem with EMS: a student’s perspective on what must change
- 7 Feb 2023
The general consensus is that the extramural studies process must be reformed. University of Bristol student Megan Anley BSc, BMedSc(Hons), shares her views on how it could be improved.
Cost of living bonuses
- 6 Feb 2023
Should employers consider giving staff cost of living bonuses? If so, should they be a one-off or a pay rise? And what about offering hardship loans? Beyond these three options are questions over risks of discrimination and poor optics if employees feel embarrassed through genuine efforts to help staff, as TOYAH MARSHALL, principal employment law advisor and solicitor at WorkNest, discusses...
Mental health first aid in practice
- 9 Jan 2023
ALICE WATSON, BVM, BVS, CertAVP, MRCVS, explains the benefits of training individuals to be proactive in spotting and supporting someone struggling with mental health difficulties in the workplace.
Building a better career – together
- 4 Jan 2023
MEDIVET outlines the benefits of its Graduate Development Programme – an initiative designed to both enable and support those starting out in the veterinary sector to fulfil their potential.
Join a nurse community built on ambition, support and potential
- 4 Jan 2023
TAYMAR LIMERICK, a member of Medivet’s nurse committee, who has worked with the group for five years, shares her experiences in being a part of this initiative – and how it’s helping her pursue the career she wants, not the career she’s expected to.
Supporting successful management
- 23 Nov 2022
ADAM BERNSTEIN explores how managers can be helped to excel in their role – and how investing in this benefits everyone.
Keeping it calm in the vet profession – our practice's culture
- 1 Nov 2022
When independent practice Pet People opened its doors six months ago, it wanted to do something different. Veterinary director FRANCESCA VERNEY BA, VetMB, MRCVS explains how and why.
What do you want to be now you’ve grown up? Values and job decisions
- 10 Oct 2022
Most reading this knew they wanted to be a vet from a young age. But what else? STEVE BAILEY – coach and change facilitator, and partner at Space Coaching Services – says reflection can help individuals to plot the next steps in their career.
Who’s driving your vet career?
- 5 Oct 2022
STEVE BAILEY – coach and change facilitator, and partner at Space Coaching Services – encourages readers to take the steering wheel when navigating the direction of their career and offers advice on plotting your career journey.
Bosses – keep checking in to help stop your staff from checking out
- 1 Sep 2022
With the pandemic still exacerbating existing recruitment and retention issues, STEVE BAILEY discusses whether practices are doing all they can to hold on to their team members.
You can go your own way – advice on starting a practice from scratch
- 30 Aug 2022
He had aspirations to set up his own business since graduation, and it came to pass when his practice opened near Birmingham in June 2021. A year on, JAMES HORNER has the BestUKVet Best New Start-Up Vet award under his belt and provides advice for others thinking of a career move to ownership.
My story – leaving the ‘hamster wheel’ behind
- 22 Aug 2022
OLA JANKOWSKA MRCVS, drawing on her own experiences, discusses a new path to sustainable independent practice.
