LATEST NEWS FROM VSS

The drugs won't work if the pet isn't given them - why don't clients always do what we tell them to? is an article written by Prof Jill Maddison, a guest speaker at the 2020 VSS Annual Conference. This article covers the importance...

Old Dog*, New Tricks: Improving the quality of life of our senior pets is an article written by Lisa Stefyn of Animal Physiotherapy Solutions and VSS. This article covers considerations when managing a senior pet, what options senior pets have...

Surgical Management of Haemoabdomen is an article written by Professor Bryden J. Stanley, BVMS, MVetSc, MANZCVS, MRCVS, Diplomate ACVS. Haemoabdomen or haemoperitoneum is seen frequently in small animal practice, almost exclusively in dogs. It...

Revisting Halsted's Principles is an article written by Professor Bryden J. Stanley, BVMS, MVetSc, MANZCVS, MRCVS, Diplomate ACVS. Following graduation, we climb a steep learning curve as we adjust to the demanding lifestyle of the practic...

This video is a presentation by Dr David Cook discussing the underlying principles of bandaging. This presentation took place at the VSS Conference 2020. Click here or on the image below to view. ...

Antibiotic Prophylaxis is an article written by Adjunct Professor Philip A Moses BVSc, MRCVS, Cert SAO, MANZCVS, FANZCVS, CMAVA, Member AO for the 2019 VSS Conference. It covers determinants of wound infection, host defense mechanisms, incidence...

Bandaging for Nurses is an article written by Dr David Cook, BVSc, FANZCVS (Small Animal Surgery) for the 2018 VSS Conference. It covers functions of bandages, contact layer, anchoring the bandage, intermediate layer, outer layer, decoration, ow...

Brachycephalic - Poster Child for Eye Problems is an article written by Susan Jacobi for the 2018 VSS Conference.  Click here to read or download the PDF. ...