For the second year running, a veterinary hospital in Brisbane is taking a novel approach in educating school children on what the job of a veterinarian entails. On Saturday 29 June, 12-2pm, wanna-be vets are invited to Manly Road 24hr […]
Education
Business courses for vets
Being a fantastic vet is only half the story to running a successful practice. The other half is how good at business you are. Luckily, there are lots of business courses you can do to help you be more enterprising. […]
Calling all aspiring vets
A veterinary hospital in Brisbane has come up with a terrific initiative to educate primary school children on what the job of a veterinarian entails. On Saturday 7 April 3-4.30pm, wanna-be vets are invited to Manly Road 24hr Veterinary Hospital […]
Equine equine vet
The University of California’s Davis School of Veterinary Medicine has this month had a rather different graduate than usual—Dr Teddy the thoroughbred. The 19-year-old now-doctor received his honorary degree for being a ‘Master Equine Educator’ to UC’s veterinary students. Dr […]
Someone to watch over me
Finding your feet after school can be a rocky road, but with a little help from experienced vets, new graduates are getting to grips more quickly, explains Samantha Trenoweth. Most vets can remember their first time. There was that moment, […]
Simulator animals take their place in the herd
Many vet schools are increasingly relying on animal simulators to train students. While this reduces the number of animals required for practice, questions have been asked as to whether animal simulators appropriately prepare students for real-life situations. Researchers at […]