Joe Dunne
BVMedSci (hons), BVM BVS (hons), MRCVS
After graduating from vet school in 2021, Joe worked for three years in first opinion practice, and is now working at a first opinion and referral practice studying for a Certificate of Advanced Veterinary Practice (CertAVP). Joe has a keen interest in soft tissue surgery and ultrasonography, and is developing both those skills as part of his certificate.
In his spare time, Joe likes to read, paint landscape paintings, hike, go to the gym, and cook. He lives surrounded by a corn snake and far too many plants.
Latest articles by Joe Dunne
Why did the vet prescribe…
Why did the vet prescribe… antibiotics?
If there’s one thing that can make a vet cringe, it’s not blood, guts or abscesses. It’s the misunderstanding and confusion surrounding antibiotics. Antibiotics are one of the most common prescriptions we make, with the…
August 28, 2020
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The Price of Friendship – The Growth of Puppy Farming During Lockdown
Many of us have tried something new since lockdown started in late March. Social media has been flooded with images of sourdough starters, oil paintings and fitness videos. Unsurprisingly, many people have decided that t…
Going Back to Work? How to Help Your Dog Cope With the Changes in Routine
Well, the start of this decade has certainly been... unique... It feels like we’re slowly getting back to normal (or the ‘new normal’) and many of us are finally returning to work (or preparing to). Depending what your j…
August 8, 2020
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I Found a Baby Bird – What Should I Do Now?
Britain is well known for its diverse and beautiful birds, from common city pigeons to rare species of woodpeckers, from mighty ospreys to wise owls. It’s clear we live in birdwatching heaven. Most of the birds you see a…
Do Dogs Need Vitamin D Supplements?
We’re living in strange times. Never in living memory have so many people been asked to ‘stay home’ for so long. There’s a lot of focus on the bigger negative effects of being indoors for so long: mental; physical; socia…
Why is my Dog Twitching When He's Asleep - Is He Dreaming?
No matter how strange the world seems to get, nothing seems to beat the weirdness that is night-time dreaming. From newborn babies to senior citizens, everybody dreams. You may be aware that when you dream, you often twi…