March 2014

Should I be a vegetarian?

Vegetarianism can be quite the controversial topic, with many people choosing not to eat meat … more

9 mins
It takes balls to neuter

As graduates, one of the most routine surgeries that we will be expected to be … more

February 2014

Media in the veterinary world

In January, I attended my first AVS (the Association of Veterinary Students) congress. It was … more

January 2014

PETS with rabies, in the UK?

Lectures on legislation regarding veterinary-related issues are never the most interesting, often involving endless lists … more

5 mins
Role play… at vet school?

A role play class with professional actors brought in to help out would be commonplace … more

December 2013

Food (with added equine) for thought

For a nation of horse lovers, the discovery of equine DNA in food products earlier … more

4 mins
Wednesday afternoon stress relief?

The opportunity to take part in sport, either competitively or recreationally, is an essential part of stress … more

7 mins
Vet school sports

Vet students have their own little community, not only within their own university but also … more

5 mins

November 2013

A vet school storm on the horizon

Following last year’s announcement that the University of Surrey is to open a new veterinary … more

7 mins

October 2013

No substitute for experience

Recently, for the first time in years, I tried my hand at polo again. I … more

6 mins
“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”

After a summer of EMS, traveling and very little academic work, the time finally came … more

5 mins

September 2013

Reverse culture shock

Student vet Jordan Sinclair describes the life-changing experience of undertaking pre-clinical EMS in Bolivia and how it reminded her why she wants to be a vet.

7 mins
Ever walked your own puma?

Over the summer, I spent six weeks volunteering for Inti Wara Yassi in Bolivia. The charity … more

8 mins

July 2013

Broaden your horizons with EMS

When I received yet another EMS email that had been sent to the whole vet … more

5 mins
One year as a vet student

Having received my results for the professional exams, I can finally say that I’ve finished … more

11 mins

June 2013

Robotic milking: the future of dairy farming?

When I organised to do some dairy EMS, the farmer told me he doesn’t work … more

9 mins
Tax doesn’t have to be taxing

As students, we need all the extra cash we can get, and often a part … more

6 mins

May 2013

Laminitis: is hay the culprit?

Now home for the summer, having finished my first year at vet school, I’ve been … more

8 mins
To cull or not to cull?

For some time now, the badger cull debate has been ongoing, and finally, despite continuing … more

8 mins

April 2013

Rodeo time!

With pre-exam stress in full swing for most of us, we welcomed a break in … more

4 mins