MSD Animal Health Connect and Equine Connect bursaries now open for 2013 The Connect Bursary allows UK veterinary students to perform independent research during summer and is an excellent way for veterinary students to study abroad or begin projects they could never otherwise afford to take part in. Both bursaries are worth £1000 and three overall [...]

Throughout most of 2012, vet students across Europe, Africa and the Middle East have been tirelessly voting for their veterinary school’s place on the leader board in the Hill’s Top Dog competition. Now the results have been revealed, confirming that the generous 10,000 EUR grand prize has gone to Israel and the 2,000 EUR prize to [...]

Ratio of income to debt for new vets ‘ominous’ A report by the NY Times has revealed stark increases in student debt in the last decade, with median borrowing of $63 000 per year according to the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges. This figure has not been met by increasing wages. Starting salaries have in [...]

The Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS) has announced a collaboration with online content supplier Vetstream to develop a series of ten CPD modules covering the most common types of poisoning to animals. The modules will be hosted on Vetacademy, a Vetstream service which provides e-learning modules and online videos in partnership with some of the world’s leading veterinary CPD [...]

Kansans can use their vehicles to show they support pets. Revenue from a new “I’m Pet Friendly” license plate will be used to reduce the stray animal population. Proceeds from the sale of the plates will support scholarships for Kansas State veterinary students who will work with local animal shelters, particularly in spay/neuter programs. With a [...]

University of Surrey appoints architects to build new school of veterinary medicine The University of Surrey has appointed leading architecture firm Devereux Architects to create a master plan for its new School of Veterinary Medicine. The new school is one of the largest and most prestigious future development sites at the university. The building will sit [...]

Vetstream and NAVC will present Vetacademy at NAVC 2013 Vetstream is proud to announce its partnership with the North American Veterinary Conference (NAVC) and will be presenting over 120 Vetacademy CE videos free of charge to all delegates. Find us at NAVC in Florida Online Learning Center in the Capitva room at the Gaylord Hotel from Sunday-Tuesday [...]

Which breed is predisposed to canine leishmaniosis? In our last poll we asked you the most effective treatment for feline pancreatitis. 54% selected the correct answer which was intravenous fluid support. Congratulations! This time we’re asking you which breed of dog is predisposed to leishmaniosis. To take part register and select the correct option on the Vetstart [...]

Veterinary Business Briefing articles provided free to Vetstart members Vets tend to take a few days off at a time several times a year but never truly ‘get away’ from the practice. Vets and vet students as a group tend to have difficulty relaxing which can lead to burnout and fatigue. Learn how to change that [...]

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Success isn’t out of reach for anyone, so what makes great achievers achieve great things? In Article 54 Denise Corcoran analyses what it takes to make your future projects succeed.

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Guide by vetmed students on getting and excelling at work experience Work experience is crucial, now more than ever as there are fewer jobs and an increasing number of applicants. Work experience shows employers you know what you’re doing in practice as well as in theory, and demonstrates a willingness to go out of your way [...]

The Online Veterinary Anatomy Museum (OVAM) launched on November 20 OVAM offers free access to detailed, annotated diagrams, specimens and radiographic images. Podcasts and dissection videos will follow soon. Throughout development OVAM made use of veterinary student curators to help build and shape the site. The benefits of a free digital museum for students are obvious, [...]

Commonwealth Secretary-General launches scholarship opportunity Students from Commonwealth countries can benefit from a special scholarship programme launched in London by Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma to coincide with the Queen’s Jubilee and offered by St George’s University in the Caribbean island of Grenada. Baroness Howells (Trustee, St George’s University) and Commonwealth Secretary-General, HE Kamalesh Sharma, discuss the Commonwealth [...]

Vetstream will be at the London Vet Show from 15-16th November The London Vet Show is one of the busiest veterinary events in the UK with exhibitors including the BVA and RCVS. The show includes sponsor-led seminars, CPD lectures, business seminars and an extensive scientific programme. Vetstream will be bringing its Vetstart offer to Stand I 75 . [...]

Residency in Veterinary Nutrition available in Nantes, France Oniris, the National College of Veterinary Medicine and Food Engineering Nantes-Atlantic, is seeking applicants for formal training in Veterinary Nutrition. The training program will comply with the standards set forth by the European College of Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition (ECVCN) residency training requirements, so as to prepare the [...]

BVA voices concerns over long term effect of new vet school The BVA has responded with caution and concern to the news of the University of Surrey’s veterinary school announcement, which will open from 2014. The BVA claims too many veterinary schools will lead to more veterinary graduates than there are positions, leading to highly trained, [...]

A new world-class School of Veterinary Medicine will be launched at the University of Surrey in 2014 The new School will embrace the ‘One Health – One Medicine’ philosophy and will include the development of a unique research-led veterinary medicine degree programme with an emphasis on research, veterinary pathology and livestock medicine. Currently there are only [...]

New Postgraduate Certificate in Small Animal Surgery and Small Animal Medicine launched by Harper Adams University College awards Small animal veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses are set to benefit from two new Harper Adams University College awards, being delivered in conjunction with industry partners. The Postgraduate Certificate (PgC) in Small Animal Surgery and PgC in Small [...]

Nottingham University teams up with The Association of Veterinary Students (AVS) to support vet trainee welfare in the UK Working alongside a wide range of charities, veterinary organisations and School staff, the Nottingham AVS Welfare Day held on Wednesday 24 October, has been organised to raise awareness of the huge support network in place throughout the [...]