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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a threat to humans, animals and the environment. Veterinary professionals can hold an antibiotic amnesty to raise public awareness of this critical One Health issue and demonstrate commitment to addressing this issue.
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Rebecca Hampson left small animal practice to volunteer abroad and pursue her interest in animal and human welfare – and then started a charity, Veterinary Education Malawi, with her partner
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Association of Veterinary Students’ president Jack Conway was a reluctant veterinary student until involvement with the association opened up new perspectives on the profession.
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Fascinated by how things worked and mending anything broken, Matthew Hibberd naturally gravitated to a career in orthopaedics, now owning peripatetic referral practice Rata Vet Surgery
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Why choose an internship, or two?
25/11/2022
Rodrigo Paulino, a senior surgical intern, explains why he chose two internships and the benefits of an internship to any future veterinary career. -
Transferrable skills and One Health
20/10/2022
Vil Hoferica explains how understanding the transferrable nature of veterinary skills led him to join the NHS national Covid-19 vaccination campaign and journey to Africa on a One Health study trip -
A fulfilling career as a female sheep vet
17/08/2022
Kate Hovers has been a sheep vet for most of her life. Having worked in practice for many years, she now advises sheep farmers on health planning for their flocks -
As Lord Trees’ fifth intern, Harriet Davenport works in veterinary policy and parliamentary process – a varied role that involves animal welfare and the veterinary professions’ contribution to society
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My faith is the foundation to my life
04/06/2022
Jonathan Anderson is one of four equine surgeons at Rainbow Equine Hospital in North Yorkshire. He is also one of the clinical directors responsible for running the business -
From school leaver to vet nursing leadership
25/05/2022
Craig Tessyman discusses his career journey from school to being a leading member of the veterinary nursing profession -
The pro's of being a farm animal vet
06/05/2022
Emily Craven discusses what she loves about being a farm animal vet in the UK -
From graduation to equine vet
01/04/2022
Early career vet, Mel Lean, discusses life after vet school overseas and the choices she has made to fulfil her ambition of becoming an equine vet. Life is all about the journey... -
Inspired to be the best I can be
04/12/2021
Veterinary technician specialist in anaesthesia Jennifer Busby was the recipient of the first scholarship awarded in memory of Louise O’Dwyer. Here, she describes the influence Louise had on her career -
During 35 years in independent practice, David Black’s interest in cattle breeding led him to become a vet specialist. He has also got involved in a variety of sustainability initiatives
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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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Paralysis has had a huge impact on my life
10/07/2021
Emma Laws suffered paralysis in one arm following minor surgery, which left her unable to do her job as a neurology specialist. During her ongoing recovery she has found that support is a two-way street -
James Elliott is a core member of the oncology team at Southfields Veterinary Specialists in Essex, where he focuses his time helping patients where he can
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Amie Wilson is a resident in equine internal medicine at the University of Liverpool where she is involved in clinical cases, research and teaching students
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Eva Tirado graduated from Cordoba university in Spain and intended to spend just six months in the UK gaining some experience. Having found a fulfilling career as a public health vet, she is now established in the UK, working as Export Veterinary Leader at the Food Standards Agency
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Opportunities for final-year students during Covid-19
27/04/2020
The Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland have put out a call to final-year vet students asking them to help support the response to Covid-19 by keeping the food chain moving