Dec 5, 2025
Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) remains one of the most acute surgical emergencies in companion animal practice, particularly affecting large, deep-chested breeds. With mortality rates ranging between 15% and 38% even with timely intervention, GDV is a condition...
Dec 5, 2025
The VDA has previously written an article about moral injuries in veterinarians. In the last four years, moral injury in veterinarians as a concept has developed into potentially morally injurious events (PMIE) as seen in new published research. Moral injury is the...
Dec 5, 2025
A recently published article, ‘I’m a vet, but I can’t face putting down another healthy animal,’ written by Tom Rhind-Tutt, has revealed an eye-opening truth (18 November 2024 on www.telegraph.co.uk). As vets, we know the truth behind euthanasia and “are often the...
Dec 5, 2025
Resilience has recently become a buzzword in many areas, including veterinary practice. Finding the strength to keep going during trials and tribulations is a trait that some people seem to ooze, whilst others continually struggle to overcome setbacks. Thomas Edison...
Dec 5, 2025
After seven or so years of veterinary school, many feel that they now know all they need to know in order to be a successful veterinarian. The VDA has identified some things that we believe should be taught at veterinary school, but aren’t, which would help the...
Dec 5, 2025
Dr A has written an article for the VDA on a topic that she feels very strongly about. She wishes to pass the message on to others. We agree with her thinking: depression and suicide are always most important and should always be at the forefront of our thoughts when...
