In the latest instalment of this series on training recent graduates, Jacqueline Buck addresses covering basic techniques and diagnostics with your new employee.

Alice Thomson, a University of Bristol veterinary student details some vector-borne diseases new and future vets may encounter, based on her research during EMS.

In the latest instalment of a series on training recent graduates, Jacqueline Buck suggests how employers can structure their young employee’s first shifts.

In the first of a new series on training recent graduates, Jacqueline Buck offers advice for potential employers and potential employees on the hiring process.

Taking time to ask can be the first step to improving workplace well-being – and your clients’ and patients’ experiences – according to Jesse McCall of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, and RCVS Knowledge in this, the first of an occasional series.

Rosa Angela Ragni DVM, DSPCA, MRCVS recounts her visit for a rabies neutering and vaccination campaign aimed at protecting the island’s wildlife species.

Sue Paterson MA, VetMB, DVD, DipECVD, FRCVS, who chairs the RCVS education committee, talks about how the college’s new 1CPD platform has encouraged her to reflect on her practice and why she is an advocate for using the app’s dictation function…

Richard Sibbit, managing director of animal health at Proagrica, discusses the acceleration of digital services in the industry and ways to ensure everyone receives the necessary customer experience…

Matthew Dobbs BVM&S, CertCHP, GDL, ARAgS, MRCVS outlines various areas of law that may apply when such animals cause injury

Hindsight may be a wonderful thing, but foresight is better. STEVE BAILEY of Space Coaching Services outlines the importance of planning for certain unfortunate eventualities – the so-called pre‑mortem.

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…

Brigitte Lord discusses primary health care, including advice and support for clients, and factors to give clinicians more confidence in their approach to this prey species.

Andrew Prentis BVSc, MRCVS, summarises the main themes to be discussed at the 26th Conference of the Parties, and how these will impact vets and communication within the profession.