What You Need to Know About Continuing Education as a New Veterinary Graduate

As a new veterinary graduate, the learning doesn’t stop when you walk out of university. In fact, one of the most important aspects of your professional journey is Continuing Education (CE), also known as Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Veterinary medicine is constantly evolving, with new research, techniques, and technologies emerging every year. To provide the best care for your patients and remain competitive in the field, staying current is essential. That’s where CE/CPD comes in.

Seborrhea in horses

Seborrhea is a term that indicates scaling and crusting – this can be dry (seborrhea sicca) or oily (seborrhea oleosa). Seborrhea can be due to a primary disease of keratinization, which is a rare condition, or secondary to a disturbance in the process of epidermal proliferation, differentiation and desquamation.

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Supporting Your Mental Wellbeing in The Veterinary Career

As you’re probably aware, September marks Suicide Prevention Month, and today, 10th September, is Suicide Awareness Day. This year, the World Health Organization is encouraging everyone to focus on starting conversations with friends and colleagues about suicide.

Mastering Salary Conversations in Veterinary Medicine

Discussing salaries can be a tricky subject in any profession, but it is especially crucial in veterinary medicine. The industry has been facing a workforce shortage, burnout, and job dissatisfaction, making fair pay more important than ever. As veterinary professionals, having transparent and open conversations about compensation can help both practices and employees thrive. Here’s how to approach these conversations and why they are essential for a flourishing veterinary workplace.

Toxocariasis in Puppies: What Veterinarians Should Know

Toxocariasis is a parasitic infection caused by Toxocara roundworms, predominantly Toxocara canis in dogs. While it is a common condition in young puppies, it carries significant zoonotic risk for humans, especially children. As a veterinarian, understanding how to effectively diagnose, treat, and prevent this infection is crucial to promoting the health of both pets and their owners.

Enhance Your Veterinary Skills with The Webinar Vet Refresher Courses

Continuous education is vital for veterinary professionals who want to stay updated with the latest advancements in their field. The Webinar Vet offers a range of RACE-approved refresher courses, ensuring you remain confident and competent in various veterinary disciplines. Here’s a closer look at some of the most popular courses available, most of which are included in the membership package. Whether you're a veterinary nurse or an advanced vet, there's a course designed for you.

Speaker of the Month: Stefanos Kladakis – A Passion for Veterinary Excellence

We are thrilled to announce that Stefanos Kladakis is our Speaker of the Month at The Webinar Vet. With an illustrious career spanning both military and private veterinary practice, Stefanos brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our community. His dedication to the field of veterinary medicine is evident in his contributions as a surgeon, educator, and leader within the global veterinary community.

Navigating the Ethical Challenges of Euthanasia in Veterinary Medicine

Euthanasia, often described as the most heart-wrenching decision in veterinary practice, is one that every veterinarian must face. While the aim is to offer a peaceful and compassionate end to suffering, the controversy surrounding euthanasia—particularly wrongful euthanasia—has sparked debate across the profession. This blog will delve into this sensitive topic, highlighting insights from veterinary professionals and offering fresh perspectives on how we can improve the euthanasia process for both pets and their owners.

An insight into Fatty Liver-Hemorrhagic Syndrome in chickens

Fatty liver hemorrhagic syndrome is a metabolic disorder of chickens related to a high-energy diet and reduced exercise, which causes fatty-friable liver that is prone to hemorrhage and rupture. Birds that are fed a high-energy diet, eg high levels of maize, seeds and nuts, are more susceptible to obesity.

It’s a GDV. And now what?

Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV) is an acute life-threatening disorder in dogs characterized by abnormal twisting of the stomach on its mesenteric axis, with subsequent gastric gas accumulation and distension. Dogs of any breed can develop GDV with deep chested and large breeds being the most at risk. Immediate treatment goals include correction of hypovolemia and gastric decompression to make the patient as stable as possible for anaesthesia. Surgery is advised to address the disorder.