Hidden gems to discover around BSAVA Alba, Glasgow

Make the most of your BSAVA Alba trip with our insider guide to Glasgow’s hidden gems. From riverside museums and historic ships to colourful laneways, parks, and local dining spots, discover attractions just minutes from the Crowne Plaza. Perfect for exploring between conference sessions or extending your stay.

Top tips for retaining veterinary staff

Gone are the days when you could pick from a flood of CVs and applications for veterinary roles... The industry is currently facing a veterinary shortage. At the same time, pet ownership has reached an all-time high—rising from 67% of households…

3 ezyVet features your veterinary practice may not be using to their full potential

ezyVet is packed with clever tools designed to make life easier for your veterinary team. But with so many features available, it’s easy to overlook a few that could save valuable time, improve workflows, and strengthen communication with…

Your feedback makes a difference – here’s how we act on it.

A few times a year, we ask you to reflect on Animana. Not because we're chasing scores, but because we genuinely want to understand your experience with our software. What works well? What could be improved? That's why, through a short survey…

Streamlining veterinary examination rooms for better care

Optimising exam rooms can improve efficiency, reduce pet stress, and enhance client satisfaction. This article shares practical strategies to organise supplies, create a calming environment, and use technology to streamline workflows. Discover how small changes in room design and processes can lead to better experiences for pets, pet owners, and your team.

Maximising Efficiency: Effective Time Management Strategies for Your Practice

In a busy veterinary practice, time is the most limited resource. With responsibilities like patient care, client communication, team coordination, and countless tasks to complete, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and burned out. But what if…

Staying ahead of seasonal shifts: A guide for veterinary practices

Just like the weather, the rhythm of a veterinary practice changes with the seasons. Spring may bring an influx of patients needing parasite prevention, while summer often slows down as families travel. Winter might increase demand for indoor…

AI and Animana

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The first time I saw a modern smartphone or at least a precursor to what we now know as a smartphone, was during my studies. A collaboration between a large tech manufacturer and a well-known fashion house resulted in a phone with a touchscreen…

Introducing the canine checklist in IDEXX SmartFlow

Caring for ageing dogs requires a structured and proactive approach. The BSAVA PetSavers Ageing Canine Toolkit (ACT) is a research-based tool designed to help veterinarians and veterinary nurses identify changes in senior dogs' health and behaviour…

How feedback shapes Animana: a practical example