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Jack Pye RVN discusses his experiences as in out-of-hours emergency work, and how it has directed the path of his career.
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As president of SVECCS, Stef Philips aims to ensure that students are comfortable working in an emergency setting
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Karen Humm is a diplomate of the American and European colleges of veterinary emergency critical care and an RCVS recognised specialist in ECC
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Emergency and critical care nurse Tom Smith holds specialist training in ECC. Read more about his journey into specialism
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Despite unsociable hours, an unpredictable workload, stressful situations and difficult ethical dilemmas, working in emergency care is nevertheless gratifying, explains Dan Chan
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The lure of challenging clinical cases, and the cut and thrust of the unexpected are among the attractions of emergency and critical care. Aoife Reid explains the routes into this demanding career path for those interested in veering away from small animal general practice
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Joining government service led Daniel Donachie to international roles with the OIE, FAO and INTERPOL, working on animal health emergencies involving agro-crime and agro-terrorism
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Vets Now has launched a new fast-track induction programme for vets who want to work in ECC
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Vets Now's Cutting Edge induction programme is a launch pad for vets seeking a career in emergency and critical care medicine
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White Cross Vets in Derby invited local pet owners to come and learn about what to do in a pet emergency
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Highcroft Veterinary Group decided that it was time to employ dedicated overnight vets to provide out-of-hours cover
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Variety is the spice of life as a farm vet
01/05/2020
Like many new vets, Chris Woodroff began his career in mixed practice but, as time went by, he found himself becoming more involved in large animal work. For the past 15 years, he has focused solely on farm practice. He says that life as a farm animal vet can sometimes be tiring, but is rarely bo... -
Vet and owner of Unicorn Trails Wendy Hofstee explains how she developed a horse-riding holiday business alongside a successful career in emergency veterinary work
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Commitment to nursing excellence through CPD
17/01/2015
With more than 100 veterinary nurses qualifying each year, CVS wanted to make high-quality CPD available to its qualified VNs -
Tips and guidance from the BSAVA on how to navigate through your first night of being on call
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An RCVS Specialist in emergency and critical care, Sophie Adamantos previously worked at Bristol vet school before joining Paragon Veterinary Referrals as its clinical director
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Helping animals in disaster zones
24/05/2014
Juan Carlos Murillo is a disaster response manager with the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA), and the charity's longest serving veterinary manager -
Recent graduates Eleanor Robertson and Rosie Herrington both undertook internships with the Food and Agricultural Organization and thoroughly recommend the experience to other young vets
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From vet nurse to vet student
19/10/2019
Despite loving working as a vet technician, Sandra Kenny still had a niggling desire to become a vet. She is now in her final year at the Royal Veterinary College -
A passion and career in veterinary nursing
11/03/2017
Belinda is director of veterinary nursing at CVS and studying for a Masters degree in veterinary education