Educating students

The global pandemic that has over-shadowed 2020 has severely impacted veterinary practices around the world. Not just financially but also from staffing issues and the knock-on effect of mental health. With staff having to self-isolate, childcare logistics, home schooling and care for other family members, extra strain has been placed on veterinary practices. This week saw the start of mass vaccination across the UK — but it will be some time until the full effect of this is felt, and in the meantime we must continue with our social distancing and PPE.

New terminology has become the mainstay of everyday conversation, work bubbles being one of them. Our work bubbles are really important and protecting them is vital for us to be able to continue working and provide veterinary care to our patients. Preserving the integrity of that work bubble is paramount; hence pharmaceutical representatives are discouraged from visiting practices, clients aren't permitted inside, but also work experience and placement students are also being put on hold.