3D printed models of dog skulls are helping University of Queensland vets to save animals and educate tomorrow’s veterinary students. The models, showcased at the World Science Festival, were the result of a collaboration between UQ Library’s Digital Scholars Hub and the School […]
The discovery by UK researchers of a new mutation associated with breathing difficulties in popular dog breeds suggests that shortened skulls causing flat faces is not the only factor that contributes to the condition, but that swelling around the airways […]
Exposing vulnerable species like the bilby to an environment with predators before releasing them into the wild could help improve the species’ ultimate survival, new research by UNSW ecologists has shown. In a study—published in the Journal of Applied Ecology—ecologists compared […]
An Australian veterinarian, Dr David Clarke, is the newly elected president of the American Veterinary Dental College. Dr Clarke is the first veterinarian from outside the United States to hold this position. The AVDC is the American college which trains […]
Preparation in advance is just one of the many issues to consider when planning to sell your veterinary practice. By Kerryn Ramsey When an owner-vet decides it’s time to sell, it’s important to be patient. For many practitioners, the process […]
Finally owning your own veterinary practice is a special moment in your career. But what makes more sense—to start a new practice from scratch or buy an existing one? Shane Conroy reports So you’ve come to that point in your […]
Some vets reveal euthanasing pets can be one of the most upsetting aspects of the job. Fortunately, there’s an AVA program to help manage the emotional toll of euthanasia on vets. By John Burfitt As the owner of his own […]
Creating a marketing campaign for your practice is just part of doing business. But exactly how do you measure marketing success? By John Burfitt There’s no shortage of effective ideas when it comes to marketing a veterinary business, with initiatives […]
Living and working overseas is a rite of passage for young vets but does it help or hinder your job prospects when you return home? Angela Tufvesson reports After finishing her degree and working for almost two years in a […]
Despite the bad PR rabbits receive in Australia, they remain a very popular pet—and Dr Gerry Skinner is their champion. By Frank Leggett Dr Gerry Skinner may be the only vet in the world who only sees rabbits—a lot of […]
Tick paralysis in humans is rare so even when veterinarian Dr Olivia Pozzan developed all the telltale signs, getting a diagnosis took some time. Deepa Gopinath reports When Dr Olivia Pozzan woke up with an agonisingly painful right ear, she […]
Pawssum, a nationwide mobile vet network, champions the concept of on-demand vet services delivered directly to the consumer’s front door. By Frank Leggett A regurgitating dog was the catalyst behind the mobile vet network, Pawssum. In 2016, Guy Sharabi was […]
The ultimate freedom for Dr Georgina Johnston of UQ VETS Equine Specialist Hospital is to soar in her paraglider. “I had always been attracted to the idea of paragliding so, about three years ago, I decided to learn. I took […]
Dr Caroline Thursfield of North Road Veterinary Centre in Gardenvale, VIC, is the recipient of the Worldwide Veterinary Service charity ballot place in the 2019 London Marathon. “I took up running about five years ago to improve my fitness. My […]
A 100-kilometre bike ride is just a warm-up for long-distance cyclist Dr Warren Foreman of Adelaide Vet in SA. “I rode bikes everywhere from the time I was a school kid until I finished university. I stopped cycling when I […]
They play at different levels but Dr Vickie Saye of Hall Vet Surgery and Dr Shannon West of the Belconnen Animal Hospital, both in the ACT, love a game of Ultimate Frisbee. Dr Vickie Saye “A friend invited me along […]
By Bronwyn Barker VN, Eastwood Vets, Ballarat, VIC When I started nursing 30 years ago, dentals were done using archaic hand scalers and a few basic hand-held instruments. The IM3 Elite has an air compressor, high and low speed drills, […]
by Michael Robertson, Vets On Crown, Surry Hills, NSW This sturdy heated operating table is fully adjustable and offers great flexibility. What’s good about it One admittedly rather simple thing I like about this table is that it’s height adjustable. […]
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