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Lento the two-toed sloth is growing fast - for a sloth - and enjoying Mothering Sunday with mum Marilyn.

Emily Simcock discusses out-of-hours issues, consultancy work and other topics in her latest Practice Notes column.

Sally Clarke, director of vets, provides an overview of how Simplyhealth Professionals help practices make the most of their membership.

John O’Connor is a qualified vet who has worked at Royal Canin for more than a decade. A keen sportsman and former president of Veterinary Ireland, he is also something of a ”cat whisperer”, as we discovered when he stepped into the Examination Room.

Caroline Hewson examines practical ways of dealing with the subject, including handling euthanansia and bereaved clients.

The British Veterinary Receptionist Association (BVRA) has been established to recognise and raise the status of veterinary receptionists within veterinary profession.

In his latest Grad Expectations column, David Beeston looks back on his week in Zimbabwe delivering a vaccination and neuter clinic for domestic dogs.

Debra Archer and Marc Swan consider the potential of applying this novel technique in veterinary surgery, based on its uses in human medicine.

Peter Edmondson reviews a talk at the 2017 Australian Veterinary Association Annual Conference focusing on interactions.

David Harwood summarises proceedings from the Goat Veterinary Society autumn meeting held in Taunton, Somerset.

Our new grad David Beeston has some advice for qualified vets on approaching out-of-hours for the first time – and why he's looking forward to his next night on call.

Samantha Castle reflects on what has kept her happy in mixed and equine practice for the past 14 years in the latest Veterinary Times Practice Notes column.

Jane Gething-Lewis advises on helping owners cope with the death of a pet, including funeral options to give the perfect send-off.

Chanticleer with the first offering of 2018, from issue 1 of Veterinary Times.