Sarah Garven BVM&S, PhD, PgCert (Conservation Medicine), MRCVS, is back in practice following a 14-year career break. Here, she describes the steps she took to return – and how she discovered time is no barrier.

Ruth Wadsworth describes the unusual out-of-hours case of a six-year-old feline patient that presented vomiting blood.

Nick Bacon, MA, VetMB, CertVR, CertSAS, DipECVS, DACVS, FRCVS, is clinical director, oncologic and soft tissue surgery at Fitzpatrick Referrals – but has recently branched out into a new sector in a bid to help the homeless population’s pets. Here, he explains what inspired him to get involved with non-profit animal welfare charity StreetVet, and why he believes it is important the veterinary profession gives back in such a way.

Maria-Christine Fischer DVM, DipECVO, MRCVS in the final of a two-part article, discusses essential steps for examining and treating this ocular condition.

Not everything is as straightforward as it seems in the confusing world of veterinary recruitment. Here, former AVS president David Charles offers a beginner’s guide to translating graduate job ad jargon.

Systemic and miscellaneous diseases in winter 2019-20 are the focus on Axiom Veterinary Laboratories’ latest monthly update.

Jenny Allan offers prevention and treatment advice to prepare farmer clients for the summer turnout.

Marge Chandler concludes this article by discussing the nutritional management of a selection of disorders common in older pets.

In his latest article, Dave Beeston writes about one of his proudest moments of the year so far.

Rich Casey will be a busy man during the next 12 months after replacing Gillian Page as VMG president at SPVS/VMG Congress. He is also head of clinical development at Blue Cross – but found time to step into the Examination Room to tell us about his life and work in the veterinary industry…

Ana Bach DVM, CertSAS, CertSAO, MRCVS explains what this therapeutic ocular technique involves, its aims and studies

Jamie Prutton discusses insect bite hypersensitivity and atopic dermatitis and equids, and options for controlling the seasonal ills.