News from the profession
...the UK Government as a new entrant Veterinary Officer (VO) in Itchen Abbas, Hampshire, where I was inducted, mentored and supported “on the job” by my vet and animal health...
Dr Christine Middlemiss Christine Middlemiss is to join Defra as the UK’s next Chief Veterinary Officer, succeeding Professor Nigel Gibbens CBE, who is to retire from the Civil Service at...
...our understanding of microbiology have advanced considerably, the scientific method is a constant thread under-pinning science today, just as it has always done. In this blog, I’m going to discuss...
The Animal and Plant Health Agency’s (APHA) central laboratory and headquarters based near Weybridge, Surrey is celebrating its 100th anniversary today, 25 September. The Weybridge site is an internationally recognised...
...by some challenging animal diseases—most notably the ongoing bird flu outbreak which has swept across the continent. While there are a number of unprecedented challenges on the horizon, I am...
...is a great job! The advert is currently on Civil Service Jobs and further information can be found on the Veredus Recruitment site. Subscribe to the blog for email updates....
...Veterinary Officers. There are differences because there are more factors to consider than just veterinary advice. The latest science and academic papers, there is rarely only one option with some...
Nigel Gibbens, Government Chief Veterinary Officer Welcome to the government vets’ blog. This blog has been created to allow government vets to share their experiences and raise awareness of the...
To mark World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW) 2016, we spent the week highlighting the work we're doing to help the fight against antibiotic resistance. See a selection of tweets about...
Next year, we will celebrate the centenary of the opening of the Central Veterinary Laboratory in Weybridge. It's a great opportunity to reflect on our achievements and look ahead at...
