03 Aug 2021 | Robin Hargreaves
Ahead of the 30th anniversary of the Dangerous Dogs Act this month, small animal vet Robin Hargreaves looks back over three decades of breed specific legislation in the UK and explains why it's time the Government listened to the evidence around dog attacks, public safety and dog welfare.
11 Feb 2021 | Robin Hargreaves | The veterinary profession
Robin Hargreaves, BVA past president and director of Stanley Vets, questions why the veterinary profession is so bad at taking breaks.
19 Jan 2021 | Robin Hargreaves | Ear cropping
Small animal vet and BVA past president Robin Hargreaves raises alarm over a recent surge in ear cropping cases he has been seeing in practice
17 Oct 2019 | Robin Hargreaves
How do we protect our clients from poor treatment and advice whilst at the same time getting the greatest benefit from the synergies that are available from working with well-trained and well-regulated providers of services? Past President, Robin Hargreaves gives us his thoughts.
30 Oct 2018 | Robin Hargreaves | The veterinary profession
As part of the upcoming One Health Day, we will be publishing a series of blogs to celebrate One Health. Here, BVA Past President Robin Hargreaves talks about his approach to end of life discussions, and we should all talk about death more often and earlier than we do.
12 Jan 2018 | Robin Hargreaves | Ethics and welfare
Robin Hargreaves explains how practices need to engage with their clients on brachycephalic health issues - emphasising our motivation as veterinary professionals to see people have long and rewarding relationships with happy, healthy pets.
15 May 2017 | Robin Hargreaves | Vet nursing
This Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month, Robin Hargreaves reflects on veterinary nurses' expertise and dedication, acknowledging their growing role in the veterinary team, as well as their contribution to the quality of veterinary service.
15 Feb 2017 | Robin Hargreaves | Wellbeing
As a member of the Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) taskforce, developed by the RCVS, I was very pleased to take a couple of days to attend the recent research symposium held at Edinburgh University.
17 Jul 2015 | Robin Hargreaves
A client commented that they had listened to a Radio 4 programme that morning comparing the provision of health services through private veterinary practice and the service we, as humans, can expect from our healthcare providers.
30 Jun 2015 | Robin Hargreaves
Last week I was in a very mixed audience to listen to a speech delivered by Liz Truss, Secretary of State at Defra, where she set out a vision for moving urban digital technologies more into the rural economy to close the reported 17% productivity gap between the rural and urban economy.
09 Aug 2014 | Robin Hargreaves | Sheep
It's hard to credit that it has been a month since my last blog and I apologise for the hiatus. July was as busy a time as I have had in my period of office I think.
29 Apr 2014 | Robin Hargreaves | Political
Monday morning and the start of new week that looking at the diary promises to encapsulate how this job changes your life.
18 Mar 2014 | Robin Hargreaves | The veterinary profession
Once again this morning I have done the rounds of local radio stations who have picked up a veterinary story. This time Paul O Grady reports that he has spent £8000 on treatment for his dogs kidney cancer which has been a success but will require on going chemotherapy.
14 Mar 2014 | Robin Hargreaves | Vet nursing
It was very sad to hear of the tragic passing of Lord Ballyedmond this morning. He was a great supporter of the veterinary profession, and of BVA.
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