Well-being for your team

Well-being for your team

Well-being for your team

Content covering communication with colleagues and clients, mental health, morale, and diversity and inclusion.

July 2020

The catch-22 of flexible working

In the final of a three-part series looking at how COVID-19 has impacted on women working in the profession, Veterinary Woman editor Liz Barton talks about how the shift towards working from home and flexible working has highlighted both challenges and opportunities moving forwards…

21 mins
Pros and cons of life with a vet mum

The impacts of coronavirus on veterinary professionals has been well-documented in Vet Times during the past four months, but less the way it has impacted on their children. For 13-year-old JIM GLEED, life in lockdown certainly had its ups and downs – as he explains in this article – after his vet mum was put on furlough and his dad discovered he couldn’t work…

19 mins
My COVID Diaries: with a little help from my friends

In her latest column, Nat Scroggie reflects on her joy at starting running again – following a little external motivation.

11 mins
Mental health – why we have to act now

In the second of a three-part series looking at how COVID-19 has impacted on women working in the profession, WellVet co-founder and editor of Veterinary Woman Liz Barton looks at how coronavirus is affecting the mental health of women in the sector…

18 mins
My COVID Diaries: let the small animal vets out

In her latest diary, Nat Scroggie wonders whether more small animal veterinary work couldn’t be transferred outside in the new normal.

11 mins
The widening of the gender divide

In the first of a three-part series looking at how COVID-19 has impacted on women working in the profession, editor of Veterinary Woman Liz Barton discusses male and female inequalities that are emerging, including the impact on work and finances…

22 mins

June 2020

My COVID Diaries: the hedonic treadmill

Nat Scroggie looks into the concept of "you will be happy when…" – and why you may feel on a constant treadmill.

10 mins
Top tips for new graduates

Reflecting on his journey, David Beeston offers five tips for students about to take the plunge into practice life.

34 mins
My COVID Diaries: fight ‘furlough shaming’

In her latest diary entry, Nat Scroggie discusses some of the coronavirus’ lexicon, including the pandemic phrases “coronacoaster” and “furlough shaming”.

14 mins
My COVID Diaries: things I will miss

In her latest diary, Nat Scroggie recounts all the things she enjoyed in her first full week back in full-time practice.

13 mins
My COVID Diaries: facing up to a new normal

Nat Scroggie looks at changes in the new normal of veterinary practice in her latest Vet Times diary.

13 mins
3D printing part 3: the bioprinting revolution

Albane Fauron, in the final part of her series, describes advances and applications in human medicine and surgery, and how soon they may infiltrate the veterinary world.

31 mins
Adapting to COVID-19

Dave Beeston offers his thoughts on his experiences during the pandemic in his latest Practice Makes Perfect column.

31 mins
My COVID Diaries: in reality, how good is a virtual world?

Nat Scroggie muses on whether there are instances when virtual actually trumps real life.

12 mins

May 2020

My COVID Diaries: shining a light in the darkness

In her latest COVID Diary, Nat Scroggie discusses the different facets of veterinary life that have shaped her and changed her life.

13 mins
My COVID Diaries: the art of triage in a global pandemic

In her latest diary, Nat Scoggie explains how what she knows about triage has stood her in good stead in other aspects of lockdown life.

10 mins
My COVID diaries: walking in someone else’s shoes

Nat Scroggie presents the fifth part of her diaries in the lockdown.

10 mins
R&D tax credits – why are vets missing out on innovation...

Figures published by HMRC have shown vets are missing out on millions of pounds in research and development (R&D) tax credits. Cheryl Teoh – senior R&D technical consultant at innovation funding consultancy Leyton UK – looks at the scheme, what can be claimed for and why vets aren’t claiming for what they are owed.

20 mins
My COVID diaries: searching for motivation

Nat turns her attention to running in the fourth of her series of COVID-19 diaries.

10 mins
One health: pandemic effects on companion animals and owners

Sandra Corr BVMS, PhD, CertSAS, DipECVS, MRCVS, and professor of bioethics Peter Sandøe use this principle to discuss the consequences of COVID-19 and the responsibility of the veterinary profession in dealing with them.

26 mins