From Sydney to South West England: Georgia Englund’s journey from locum vet to practice owner

When Georgia Englund graduated from the University of Sydney in 2017, owning her own veterinary practice was already part of the plan. What she probably couldn’t have predicted was that the practice would eventually be more than 10,000 miles from home. After graduating, Georgia spent four-and-a-half years working in regional small animal practice in Australia, […]

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Questions and Answers with Diana Barker, AVA President

What motivated you to put your hand up for this leadership position at this point in your career? I’ve always been passionate about creating workplaces where veterinarians and veterinary nurses can thrive. Throughout my career, I’ve seen talented people leave the profession because they were burnt out, disengaged, or felt unsupported. Like many veterinarians, I […]

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Is there life after vet practice ownership?

Veterinarians often put off selling their practices because they are concerned about life after ownership. What will they do with all those extra hours, how will they cope with leaving behind the identity that has defined them for decades? This series of articles explores the very busy lives of some of Practice Sale Search’s clients, […]

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NUTRITION OF AGING CATS

KEY POINTS1.Although life stages were recently defined for cats, there are as yet no specific nutritional guidelines for senior pets.2.Senior cats often have reduced digestive abilities which can affect their body and muscle condition scores.3.Recent research has shown the importance of dietary phosphorus content and thecalcium:phosphorus ratio.4.More research is needed on supplements that may help […]

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