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

Best UK Vet Awards 2017 - the Results are In!
Best UK Vets
Best UK Vet Awards 2017 - the Results are In!
You may have seen quite a bit about the Best UK Vets Awards recently (especially if you follow our Facebook page!). What are the Best UK Vet Awards? It is vital for people to know which businesses offer the best custome…
February 15, 2017 • 105 shares
News and Comment
What the new Public Space Protection Orders mean for dog owners.
Public Space Protection Orders were first introduced by the UK government in the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. They were intended to prevent anti-social behaviour in public places (a bit like the ol…
February 13, 2017 • 5 shares
News and Comment
I want to be a vet or a vet nurse… what should I do?
Working as part of the veterinary team - whether as a vet or a vet nurse - is a very demanding, stressful, and incredibly rewarding job. However, as a result, both jobs are pretty competitive to get into! So, here are ou…
February 1, 2017 • 30 shares • 2 comments
News and Comment
New Year, New Diseases? What to look out for...
It’s always traditional at this time of year to look back at the previous year, and make some predictions about the one to come. 2016 was an… interesting… year in infectious diseases, and I think 2017 might be even more…
January 17, 2017 • 22 shares • 11 comments
How do I choose a veterinary clinic? - what to look for
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How do I choose a veterinary clinic? - what to look for
If you own animals, it’s vital that you have a veterinary practice that you feel you can trust to take care of them. It’s also really important that you’re able to build up a rapport with the staff at that practice - kno…
January 3, 2017 • 3 shares • 3 comments
Beware Bird Flu - A DEFRA warning
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Beware Bird Flu - A DEFRA warning
This morning DEFRA, the government’s Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, has issued strict instructions to all poultry keepers to keep them indoors for 30 days. Unusually, this instruction doesn’t jus…
December 7, 2016 • 7 shares • 2 comments
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