David Harris

BVSc PGCert VetEd FHEA MRCVS

David graduated from Bristol Vet School in 2005. He spent several years in equine and then small animal practice, developing a particular interest in pharmacology and anaesthetics. David developed his digital skills working at the MyVetMeds veterinary pharmacy and brings those skills to VetHelpDirect particularly in his work creating content for veterinary practices. He now splits his time between VetHelpDirect and teaching veterinary nurses and animal science students at Cornwall College. He has a broad interest in all matters veterinary and biological, but a particular interest in evidence based practice and applied veterinary pharmacology; and is our veterinary content and technical editor.
He lives on Dartmoor surrounded by family dogs, sheep and horses!

Latest articles by David Harris

Coroner raises concerns about access to veterinary euthanasia drugs
Life as vet - what its like
Coroner raises concerns about access to veterinary euthanasia drugs
Earlier this month, a Coroner issued a Prevention of Future Deaths Report, following the death by suicide of John Ellis MRCVS, a veterinary surgeon. In it, Simon Burge, the Coroner for Hampshire, Portsmouth and Southampt…
November 27, 2024 • 149 shares
Has the CMA investigation into vet prices really led to abuse of vets, or is that an excuse?
Life as vet - what its like
Has the CMA investigation into vet prices really led to abuse of vets, or is that an excuse?
On Thursday 23rd May the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority announced that they were launching a “Market Investigation Reference”. In other words, an investigation into competitive practices and (indirectly) pricing…
June 23, 2024 • 677 shares • 4 comments
Announcing the Best UK Vet 2024!
Best UK Vets
Announcing the Best UK Vet 2024!
On 11th of June, VetHelpDirect hosted the 2024 BestUKVets Awards in Bristol - and almost 200 representatives of the shortlisted practices turned out for a great celebration of the best of the UK’s vet practices. But the…
June 13, 2024 • 36 shares
New laws for veterinary medicines come out this week
Law
New laws for veterinary medicines come out this week
The last year has been a bit of a regulatory rollercoaster for anyone involved in the veterinary world. In 2023 we had the new Under Care regulations from the RCVS (our regulator), changing a lot of the details about how…
May 16, 2024 • 7775 shares • 2 comments
The CMA releases its findings on veterinary prices
News and Comment
The CMA releases its findings on veterinary prices
Today the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published its findings following its review over veterinary services. At VetHelpDirect, we have been working with UK vets over the last six months to help them make t…
March 12, 2024 • 425 shares • 4 comments
Consultation Vet Prices - how much it costs to see a vet in the UK
Vet Prices
Consultation Vet Prices - how much it costs to see a vet in the UK
Prices of veterinary care can be difficult to understand sometimes. Every practice has a different pricing structure, and works out the bill slightly differently. However, there’s one key vet fee that is critical for any…
February 13, 2024 • 38 shares
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