March 2022

Food for thought: getting on message with nutrition

Nutrition, diet and supplements play a key role in supporting the health of the nation’s companion animals. But, with veterinary teams so busy post-pandemic, Georgia Woods-Lee asks: “is your practice getting the message across?”

February 2022

A capital idea – how to find finance that fits

Capital equipment, by its very nature, is expensive and few have the spare cash to pay for it upfront. Even if cash were on hand, it may not make sense to use it to pay for large pieces of equipment when working capital is central to survival…

24 mins
Congress Insight – BSAVA Congress: the practice perspective

Renowned for world-leading CPD, extensive networking opportunities and the chance to meet with a wide … more

17 mins
Bang for your bucks: making the most of live events

Congresses and conferences – either in-person, online or both – will always be an integral part of the landscape in the veterinary sector. Times have changed of course, but what hasn’t changed is the value of live learning and making the most of the opportunities is as important as ever...

23 mins

January 2022

Advances in diagnostics, imaging and telemedicine

Vetology founder and chief executive Seth Wallack, and Vetology AI president Eric Goldman discuss developments to concentrate on in companion animal practice, in line with the findings of research into the perceptions and priorities of pet owners.

32 mins

None of us are in any doubt. At the start of 2022, as a community of pet lovers, owners, pet care experts, veterinarians and suppliers, we all know that pet obesity is a serious problem...

15 mins

December 2021

Black box thinking: why we make mistakes and learning from them

Catherine Oxtoby describes how this mindset – inspired by technology adopted by the aviation industry more than 60 years ago – can help veterinary teams understand why errors occur and, as a result, lead to better care for patients…

26 mins

November 2021

Can we find our own way to mental well-being?

The past 18 months have left veterinary teams across the country stretched to their limit. This has left many feeling depleted and burnt out, so should we be asking what we ourselves can do to help our own well-being?

28 mins

October 2021

Restoring the joy post-COVID: the science behind thriving teams

Do you love your job, every day? What about your team? Jesse McCall (Institute for Healthcare Improvement) and RCVS Knowledge set out a practical, evidence-based framework for overcoming burnout that puts teams in the best position to deliver top-quality care…

31 mins

September 2021

The real vet futures: time to talk technology

Technology has played an increasingly important role across the veterinary sector during the past 18 months of the coronavirus pandemic. But as Greg Dickens discusses, what does the future bring and how might technological advances change the way you work in the future…?

17 mins
Creating a vision of what your vet practice is and where...

Steve Bailey, a partner at Space Coaching Services, discusses the value of identifying your “moonshot” – a compelling prospect of where your veterinary clinic is heading and where it plans to be…

24 mins
Practice Profile: Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists

Anderson Moores was established in August 2006, and since then its story has been one of spectacular growth and development. And despite the impact of coronavirus and two recent changes of ownership, its rapid rise has continued unabated, as VBJ discovered when we caught up with director David Walker…

48 mins
Building a winning hand – play the right career cards

In a world of increased corporate ownership it can be easy to think the number of career paths open to vets has also become increasingly limited. But if you play your cards right, plenty of options are still open for those who know how to take them…

34 mins

August 2021

Practice Profile: Woodcroft Veterinary Hospital

Woodcroft Veterinary Group has been expanding steadily in the Stockport and Cheadle area since the business was first established 45 years ago. In 2019 the six-branch practice opened the doors to a new 24-hour hospital, and it’s a facility that’s certainly proved its worth during the past 18 months…

Team talk: developing strong teams in every area of practice

If you are one of nature’s wonders – good at everything – then good for you; you truly are a rarity. Mere mortals like the rest of us, or those who want to grow and develop their practice to be more than a “one-man band”, will need a strong team to ensure they can deliver the performance and standard of care patients and clients deserve…

27 mins
Grow your own practice with Medivet: a true partnership

Geoff Potts had worked at the Alder practice in Liverpool for more than 22 years when the practice joined Medivet in 2015. Here, in this VBJ Partnerships Insight, he outlines the benefits this decision has brought, not just to him, but to the 24-hour hospital’s patients and his dedicated veterinary team…

16 mins
Don’t get held to ransom: how to stop cyberattacks

Cyberattacks are nothing new. However, now the intrusions are far more dangerous – and the veterinary world has proved to be far from immune from this insidious and potentially costly threat…

23 mins
Diagnostic imaging equipment – what you need and when

Headline figures for investing in diagnostic imaging equipment can appear high at first glance – especially when other costs like installation and staff training are considered. The reality, though, is that it remains one of the best investments you can make in your practice…

19 mins

July 2021

Practice Profile: The Peacocks Veterinary Clinic

After working as a firefighter for some of the UK’s largest corporate vet groups, Iris Kestemont joined a growing band of pandemic pioneers and opened her own practice earlier this year. The Peacocks Veterinary Clinic in Corsham has not been in business long, but Iris is already enjoying the chance to practise what she has long preached…

38 mins
Well-being – how to stay at the top of your game...

The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the impact social interaction has on our general well-being, and shone a light on the need for all of us to have a greater focus on our mental and physical health. So it has been more important to find effective ways to keep ourselves “above the line”…

29 mins