It’s spring time: the sun breaking through the blanket of clouds, warming our skin for the first time in months, crisp fresh leaves unfurling from the sparse branches of trees and little, fluffy, white lambs frolicking in the rolling fields. Ah yes, the lambs. Because Easter means just one thing to vet students: lambing. “Isn’t that [...]

A couple of weeks ago my tutor introduced myself and a few other vet students to the head honchos at Elsevier publishing house, who wanted to pick our brains on the developments in publishing of veterinary learning resources. I have to admit, it wasn’t something I had previously given a great deal of thought to, but [...]

Veterinary Medicine is a time and work intensive course. Everybody who applies knows that in pursuing their dreams by enrolling at Vet School, their social life, hobbies and interests may have to be toned down in order to fit in all that studying. What I wasn’t expecting then, when I arrived at the Royal Veterinary College [...]

In the UK, there is a huge dichotomy between those who love and those who loathe the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. On the one hand, we have half of the country quaking in fear at the sight of their stocky frame and boisterous disposition. We hear horror stories of children being attacked, of beloved pets being overwhelmed [...]

Banter Culture and Vet School: a match made in hell? At the Royal Veterinary College, along with many other reputable universities, banter is a force to be reckoned with. It’s almost like a rite of passage into the “cool club”. You’ve got good banter? You can make a cracking sexist joke about women in the kitchen? Welcome [...]

You may think vet students are keen, eager and [...]