Author: Kele Harris
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Should I be a vegetarian?
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Vegetarianism can be quite the controversial topic, with many people choosing not to eat meat or particular types of meat for varying reasons – be that moral, financial or simply down to taste and preference. But how should I stand on the matter, from the point of view of a vet student? While on EMS,…
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It takes balls to neuter
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As graduates, one of the most routine surgeries that we will be expected to be competent at is neutering. As students, when on work experience or EMS, we will have seen at least one of these procedures a day at small or mixed practices… often more. But routine does not necessarily mean easy, simple or…
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Media in the veterinary world
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In January, I attended my first AVS (the Association of Veterinary Students) congress. It was a fantastic event, featuring inspiring talks and lectures, fascinating practicals and the infamous AVS ball. I would strongly urge any vet student to attend congress at least once during their time at vet school – aside from all the events…
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PETS with rabies, in the UK?
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Lectures on legislation regarding veterinary-related issues are never the most interesting, often involving endless lists of dates and figures, but the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) lecture this week had a slight edge to it. Among other important factors, such as microchipping and documentation, the focus was quite obviously on the recent changes to the rules…
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Role play… at vet school?
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A role play class with professional actors brought in to help out would be commonplace on a course such as drama, and may sound a little odd for veterinary medicine. But is it really? Communication is a vital part of being a vet and can often be the “make or break” factor for client satisfaction.…
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Food (with added equine) for thought
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For a nation of horse lovers, the discovery of equine DNA in food products earlier this year was horrifying. It caused nationwide outrage, with many people sickened that they may have unknowingly consumed meat from the same species as their beloved pets and, in many cases, best friends. But are we just being a bit…
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Wednesday afternoon stress relief?
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The opportunity to take part in sport, either competitively or recreationally, is an essential part of stress relief for all students – especially for those on intense courses such as veterinary. There are enough people on the course to make up teams for many sports solely from vet students and, previously, I have reviewed inter-vet school sport specifically.…
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Vet school sports
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Vet students have their own little community, not only within their own university but also across the eight vet schools throughout the UK. We’re all members of the Association of Veterinary Students (AVS) and through this, take part in an annual sports weekend, hosted by a different university each year. In addition to this, Glasgow…
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A vet school storm on the horizon
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Following last year’s announcement that the University of Surrey is to open a new veterinary school (taking in the first cohort of students in autumn 2014), it would appear that the University of Ulster (Northern Ireland) is now jumping on the bandwagon. These proposals have indeed kicked up quite a storm in the veterinary world.…
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No substitute for experience
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Recently, for the first time in years, I tried my hand at polo again. I had played a few times before as part of a Pony Club team, and although I loved it, in all honesty, we were pretty rubbish. So it was quite a nice surprise to be able to actually hit the ball.…