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What to have on hand: supporting hospitalised small mammal patients
In my experience, optimal nutritional support is a cornerstone of successful clinical outcomes in sm...
9 min read
Webinar: Blood donation, blood banking, and safe transfusions
Blood transfusion is a critical part of veterinary practice, but the principles behind it are not al...
40 min webinar
Comparing folded-flap palatoplasty and staphylectomy in brachycephalic dogs
Imagine this clinical scenario...
9 min read
Download: A free feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC) consult guide
Discussing Feline Idiopathic Cystitis (FIC) with clients can be challenging. There’s a lot to cover,...
Video: How to perform a rotation flap
Rotation flaps are an advanced wound closure technique that allows large wounds to be closed without...
5 min video
Safety skills - what signs to look for and how to de-escalate 'aggression' in the consult
Do you know what to do if a dog becomes aggressive in your consultation room? How can you get yourse...
27 min read
Video: Dorsal pantarsal arthrodesis with Alan Danielski
Join Alan Danielski - our expert speaker for our Advanced Small Animal Orthopaedic Surgery Certifica...
40 min video
Should we recommend spaying cats for mammary tumour prevention? At what age?
Imagine this clinical scenario...
11 min read
Four things you can do to rationalise your practice’s dispensary stock
Are there too many meloxicam brands in the dispensary? Or an unmanageable choice of parasiticides? O...
6 min read
Confidence grows in context: How teams shape successful returns to clinical practice
When a clinician returns to practice after a break, it is not uncommon for them to feel as though th...
7 min read
Video: Clinical decision-making in exotic animal practice
Solve cases alongsideDr Rachel Siu DVM, as she guides you through three of her own patient cases in ...
20 min video
How to prepare your veterinary hospital for exotic small mammals
As the popularity of exotic pets continues to increase, many general clinical veterinarians are seei...
8 min read
Pocket Guide: Emergency and critical care nursing - triage, CPR and more
From triage to CPR, and from toxins to fluid plans, this concise digital guide puts critical ECC kno...
Pocket Guide: Feeding tubes in small animal practice
Nutritional support is a cornerstone of recovery in small animal practice. Yet feeding tube placemen...
Surgical stabilisation versus external coaptation for treatment of metacarpal/metatarsal bone fractures in dogs
Imagine this clinical scenario...
14 min read
Spaniel slander: Why 'cocker rage' is a misguided myth
Recently, an 8-year-old cockapoo was referred to me - the latest of many presenting with suspected '...
19 min read
The damage you can’t see: what arthroscopy reveals that changes management
Diagnostic imaging has advanced rapidly over the past two decades. High-resolution digital radiograp...
16 min read
Explore: Infectious agents, biosecurity, and infection control in practice
Infectious diseases can cause a lot of problems for veterinary practice. Not only are they a common ...
2 min read
Scaling your vet practice: Why 'more of the same' won't get you there
Up until the point our practice hit £750k - £1m turnover, our path to growth was ‘simple’ - work har...
18 min read
Video: How to perform a transposition flap for closing wounds
Rotation flaps are an advanced wound closure technique that allows large wounds to be closed without...
5 min video
Webinar: How can I help the dyspnoeic patient?
Picture this: It's a busy day, the senior vet is on holiday, and a dyspnoeic cat comes in. Do you pa...
30 min webinar
4 reasons to implement a Restorative Just Culture (RJC) in your workplace
Within our workplaces, the concept of culture can be quiet, in the background, and shown by the ‘way...
5 min read
Early socialisation and habituation in kittens - implications for behaviour into adulthood
Early socialisation with humans and other animals, together with habituation to environmental stimul...
23 min read
Recognising common ectoparasites: Picture guide and useful tricks for differentiation
Parasite identification is something which veterinary nurses in practice can be heavily involved in,...
19 min read
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Video: How to do an endoscopic liver biopsy (recorded demonstration)
Step inside our Clinical Excellence Centre wet labs in Swindon and experience a real-life endoscopic...
4 min read
From myths to meaning: how to support pet owners with science-backed care
As a vet with nearly 20 years of experience, I’ve come to realise that my role extends far beyond tr...
8 min read
Two essential cardiology resources to deepen your knowledge
Access two essential resources with this cardiology round-up.
20 min video
Download: Post-op to progress: your physio and rehab toolkit
This free physiotherapy toolkit is designed specifically for RVNs who want to improve their veterina...
New RVC study: Dog owners underestimate urgency in nearly a third of cases
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), published in PLOS ONE, suggests that while UK ...
3 min read
Webinar: Managing pericardial effusion from diagnosis to recovery
Pericardial effusion is the diagnosis in 7% of dogs with clinical signs of cardiac disease, making i...
1 hour webinar
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