As she celebrates her debut as a researcher for Horrible Histories, JaneRVN reveals that recycling isn’t a new thing within the veterinary profession – particularly when it comes to matters of the heart…
For the second part of this five-part series, Gerardo Poli instils his younger self with the importance of finding practical work, both to learn on the job and impress future employers.
In the first of a five-part series, Gerardo takes his younger self to task for virtually ignoring what he now believes to be a “crucial clue” in achieving a clinical diagnosis.
Gerardo Poli concludes his guidance for new grads by emphasising the importance of step-by-step processes and encouraging those straight out of vet school to be more humble in their approach to practice life.
Student blogger Eleanor Goad celebrates the fact she is no longer a student... despite her uncertainty as to when the realisation she is finally a fully-fledged veterinary surgeon will kick in.
Recognising the potential pitfalls of finishing vet school and trying to find your place in the world, Gerardo Poli offers guidance to help graduates transition into practice and learn it's normal to make mistakes.
Finishing university is rewarding as you finally have something to show for your hard work, but what if you don't where do you go? Gerardo Poli has a few suggestions for graduates unsure of their options.
Writing with her historical research hat on, Jane RVN looks at the differences between modern veterinary practice and Victorian factories‘ use of child labour.
Having discussed preparing to become a mentee and deciding what you want to achieve from the role, Gerardo Poli explains how to approach – and ask – a prospective mentor.
What do you want to achieve from your relationship with your mentor? Gerardo Poli urges mentees to consider this before beginning their search, to ensure a successful partnership.
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week 2023, we revisit Nick Marsh’s very personal account of depression, in which he explains one very important thing to those who find themselves in a similar situation: YOU ARE NOT ALONE!
Increasing resilience takes time, so Gerardo Poli provides a plan to help you develop it – from embracing change, to identifying a sense of purpose and showing self-compassion.
“I get knocked down, but I get up again,” sang Chumbawamba in an ode to “the resilience of ordinary people” back in 1997. Now, in the first of a two-parter, Gerardo Poli asks you to focus on how resilient you truly are.
