The initial phone call is key to whether a euthanasia is going to run smoothly or not. Get this part wrong and you could end up with a very stressed client and veterinary team; and a rushed...
You may feel wobbly inside (and that's okay) but that does not mean this can't be your time to shine. By adopting a role model mindset, you can optimise your health; demonstrate a positive attitude;...
The medical paradigm demands that healthcare practitioners practise to perfection, and if a person falls short of this high standard, that person is to blame (Reason, 2000). Professional...
The decision-making process can be divided simply into two different groups (Kahneman, 2011):.
Within private practice a dedicated veterinary nurse, who is well trained, could also set up a nutrition service. The Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians has a board certified training...
Conflict has been defined as ‘the interaction of interdependent people who perceive incompatibility and the possibility of interference from others as a result of this incompatibility’ (Folger et al,...
Conflict amongst healthcare professionals has been recognised as a significant issue both in the UK within the NHS and globally (McKibben, 2017; ACT Academy 2018; Labrague et al, 2018). Patton (2014)...
Caring for a terminally or chronically ill pet is a challenging time for the caregivers and family. There is often a strong feeling from owners wanting to provide for their pet by ensuring their...
Change is concerned with altering the way we do things or the way we behave. Girotti (2011) suggested that some change is only a matter of perception, while other change can have a dramatic and...
Time spent in preparing for clinical audit is never wasted. Thorough preparation is essential to ensure a successful audit. Some of the common problems in setting up clinical audits identified by...
Tuckman (1965) proposed a model of team development that is still considered influential today. He suggested that teams move through four stages, namely: forming, storming, norming and performing...
Helen had been working at a veterinary practice for 12 years. Three years ago, the practice was sold to a corporate organisation and Helen was offered the position of Head Veterinary Nurse. As she was...