Welcome back to a Day in the Life – this month we are joining Katerina Skarbek from Somersby Animal Hospital, which is located on the Central Coast of New South Wales. While Somersby Animal Hospital may sound like it is a generic veterinary practice, the reality is anything but – […]
The Travelling Veterinarian
The peripatetic practitioner At the first mention of Argentina, Campbell Costello’s eyes light up. “Ah, Argentina,” he sighs, gazing dreamily into space. “I’ve got a romance with that country like no other.” Coming from this most peripatetic of vets, that is really saying something. It is obvious to anyone listening […]
A Day In The Life: Andrew Breed, Veterinary Epidemiologist
For the first time, A Day in the Life heads to our national capital, Canberra, to meet Andrew Breed. A veterinary epidemiologist, Breed loves living in Canberra because he is a big fan of birdwatching, camping, mountain biking and generally getting into the outdoors. His interest in epidemiology, zoonoses and […]
Six tips for tricky financial conversations
Conversations with clients about finances are some of the most difficult discussions veterinarians must deal with in daily practice. In most parts of our lives, talking about money can be viewed as indecorous or even downright rude, but in veterinary practice navigating financial discussions with pet owners can be critical […]