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Sometimes you get a piece of paper that seems so insignificant. Yet represents so much. I’ve got a few of these now. Sometimes they come with special ceremonies, though most of these I’ve skipped where possible. I am not keen on the fuss. And have never really seen the point. I remember back when I…
I have a limited support network, and for me twitter can be a place for me to share though often I limit what I share. Often I can go through an entire week of nights speaking to just a single other person other than patients. Especially with covid and being in a new place. It…
This last week has been an absolute whirlwind. I started it seeing my first ever brain surgery, finished it seeing several abdominal organs removed from a chest. And topped it all over with the launch of BVDA Talking Teeth (virtual) Tour 2021. Brain surgery Even being within a neurology specialist centre the brain though imaged…
“Is it safe for me to cuddle my pet when we get home?” I had to stop and think. The pet had been with us for less than an hour. We had used full PPE. Client knew we were working in a covid secure way. Yet they were scared of cuddling their pet when they…
The joy of learning and developing is one of the greatest benefits of the veterinary profession. Now I’ve hopefully finished my CertAVP I am moving onto my postgraduate diploma (PgDip) and shortly hopefully my masters. I’ve decided to continue with the University of Liverpool for this as I like the online format that allows me…
Costs of vet visits This last Monday was a bank holiday. And somehow I ended up on duty. I often avoid writing about costs here as it is such a contentious issue. Running an emergency veterinary service is expensive. And we did not cover the costs of opening and staffing the building. Yet the consult…