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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
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Going the extra mile to help farmers
14/03/2020
Dairy Vet of the Year Sarah Tomlinson is a farm vet who likes to go the extra mile. She is also passionate about helping farmers use every tool they have to eradicate bovine TB -
A taste of government
12/03/2020
Working as a government vet may not feature on many vet students’ career wish lists, but James Jewkes began to think differently about this career path following an EMS placement with the Animal and Plant Health Agency -
Working as a researcher, Sarah Mason's interest in clinical work was piqued and, as an animal lover, she chose veterinary medicine and swiftly found that she wanted to specialise
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James Hunt is a clinical anaesthetist at Cave Veterinary Referrals and a European specialist in animal welfare and behaviour medicine
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Making the switch from practice to policy
07/12/2019
Vet Catrina Prince is Lord Trees’ fourth intern, which means she has swapped clinical work for parliament -
Q&A: Tom Cardy on specialising in neurology
06/12/2019
Tom Cardy has had an unconventional career path to his current role as a specialist neurologist in private practice -
Working with all creatures great and small
30/11/2019
Sarah Chapman is co-director of Chapman Zoo Consultancy – a job with lots of variety. Here, she describes her route to specialisation.