The Scottish SPCA raises the alarm over animal welfare concerns
The Scottish SPCA has expressed concerns regarding the animal welfare of pets belonging to Gen Z owners, following the publication of its new report. The annual ‘Animal Kindness Index report’, which was produced in collaboration with the RSPCA and the USPCA, found that young pet owners were cutting corners to save money when it came […]
5 benefits of becoming a veterinary professional
Thinking of becoming a veterinary professional? Here’s five reasons why you definitely should! 1. Working with animals! Let’s start with the most obvious benefit of being a vet: working with animals! If you’re not an avid animal lover then you might want to give this profession a miss…However, if you can think of […]
New course to help vets deal with complaints
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has introduced a new training course to help vets deal with complaints. The scenario-based training, created in collaboration with the Veterinary Client Mediation Service (VCMS), is free to access and takes just half an hour to complete. It aims to enhance vets’ skills around assessing complaints from a […]
Join a BVA committee!
Calling all talented veterinary professionals! The British Veterinary Association has an exciting opportunity for its members to apply for roles within BVA’s: Policy Committee; Ethics and Welfare Advisory Panel; and Branch Councils in Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Successful applicants will have the chance to make positive changes within the veterinary community and have […]
We’re celebrating pride month!
Here at Choice Vets, we’re celebrating pride month! In this blog, we delve into best practices for supporting your LGBTQ+ colleagues and clients as a vet – as well as how you can raise awareness and educate others. 1. Educate yourself Take the time to educate yourself about LGBTQ+ terminology, issues, and history. Familiarise yourself […]
3 benefits of telemedicine for veterinary professionals
In this blog, we discuss the key benefits of telemedicine for practising vets. What is telemedicine? ‘Telemedicine’ is a subcategory of ‘telehealth’ which refers to the digital communication between a vet and a client. How anti-climatic, eh? This includes anything from SMS services, photo messaging and Facetime appointments, through to dog […]
RCVS survey on chronic illness and disabilities in the veterinary community
Vets up and down the country are being asked to take part in a survey on disability and chronic illness. Devised by the RCVS and British Veterinary Chronic Illness Support (BVCIS), the study seeks to gain insight into the challenges faced by veterinary professionals with a disability or chronic illness. Whether you’re a […]
Why the puppy pandemic boom is becoming a problem
From Tiger King to TikTok challenges, the pandemic gave rise to many a trend – but did you know that adopting puppies was one of them?! This has now been dubbed the ‘puppy pandemic boom’ which yes, sounds cute in theory but has unfortunately become a bit of an issue in practice. Why is the […]
A short guide to becoming a vet in the UK
Starting a new chapter in the UK? Here’s everything you need to know about becoming a vet here before you make the big jump! Check you have the right qualifications First things first, you need to check if your veterinary degree is recognised by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). You can find this […]
Charities come together to meet increasing demand for pet food amidst cost of living crisis
Food redistribution charity FareShare is working in collaboration with a number of charities and food producers to help pet owners feed their animals amidst the cost of living crisis. Although more than 300,000 meals have been provided so far, there are growing concerns amongst charity directors that further donations will be required to meet increasing […]