1. Mir, S. (2008) Isn’t it time we had our own veterinary union. Veterinary Times 38(20):36
2. Goldie, C. (2008) ‘RCVS should broaden remit to aid employees’. Veterinary Times 38(22):43
3. Naylor, R (2008) ‘Realistic assessment of why suicide is rife’. Veterinary Times 38(23):47
4. Mir, S. (2008) ‘Call to vets: speak up before it’s too late’. Veterinary Times 38(26):39
5. Anon. (2008) ‘Many of us feeling similar disillusionment’. Veterinary Times 38(28):39
6. Van Dijk, J. (2008) ‘Success built on backs of ‘underpaid’ graduates’. Veterinary Times 38(31):31
7. Anon. (2008) ‘Who’s watching broader attitude of profession?’. Veterinary Times 38(31):31
8. Mir, S. (2008) ‘We’re paying price for working time abuse’. Veterinary Times 38(33):31
9. Anon. (2008) ‘All parts of profession should join a union’. Veterinary Times 38(43):43
10. Van Dijk, J. (2009) It’s time vet employee voices were also heard. Veterinary Times 39 (1): 26
11. Leslie, N. (2009) Union complements our other institutions. Veterinary Times 39(7):39
12. Van Dijk, J. (2009) Time for open debate on employment issues. Veterinary Times 39 (12):43
13. Mir, S. (2009) We should take time to address union concerns. Veterinary Times 39(18): 46
14. Weston, R. (2009) Use of OOH providers should be mandatory. Veterinary Times 39 (20): 46
15. Rasmont, C. (2009) Union would have helped during my experiences. Veterinary Times 39 (20): 47
16. Mir, S. (2009) Has dust settled on vet union proposal? Veterinary Times 39(28);31
17. Leslie, N (2009) Union could be catalyst for additional action. Veterinary Times 39(49); 23
18. Anonymous (2009) Veterinary nurse issues need addressing now, Veterinary Times, 39 (51);15
19. Mir, S. (2010) Ignoring state of affairs does vets no favours. Veterinary Times 40(3):34

B. Articles about the proposed BVU

1. Waddle, H. (2008) ‘Councillors deny ‘lack of action’ claim’. Veterinary Times 38(20):4
2. Editorial. (2008) ‘Vet’s delight at support for union idea’. Veterinary Times 38(35)
3. Dudley, J. (2009) BVA set to meet with new vet union steering group. Veterinary Times 39 (36):1
4. Mir, S. (2009) Why vets need union assistance. Veterinary Time 39(4):10
5. Mir, S. (2009) Stating my case for vet union, Veterinary Times 39 (14); 34
6. Mir, S. (2009) Union: How would it all work? Veterinary Times 39(19):28 
7. Cooper, E. (2009) BVA’s approach to meeting disappoints union group. Veterinary Times 39 (48); 2
8. Thompson, I (2010) Unions can be a force for food good, whether employee or employer. Veterinary Times 40(29):22

C. More articles about the proposed BVU

1. Nelson, M. (2009) Who wants a veterinary union? Veterinary Practice 40(11):4
2. Anon. (2009) Support growing for formation of union. Veterinary Practice 40(12)
3. Mir, S. (2009) Why a veterinary union is needed. Veterinary Practice 40(12):4
4. Mir, S. (2009) ‘Time to create a new organisation’. Veterinary Practice 41(1):27
5. Anon. (2009) Union: What our readers state, Veterinary Practice 41(1):28
6. Mir, S. (2009) Responses to the call for creation of veterinary union. Veterinary Practice 41(2):6
7. Mir, S. (2009) More responses to call for a BVU. Veterinary Practice 41 (3): 6
8. Van Dijk, J. (2009) ‘Time to make a stand’, Veterinary Practice 41 (4): 7
9. Anon. (2009) Employment problems: how widespread are they? Veterinary Practice 41 (5):5
10. Mir, S. (2009) Breaking the silence but scared of repercussion. Veterinary Practice 41 (5): 6
11. Paull, N. (2009) Strength in numbers. Veterinary Practice 41(6):9
12. Moran, V. (2009) ‘Strength in numbers’ or feeling lonely in the crowd. Veterinary Practice 41 (7): 6
13. Anon. (2009) Union could help profession move forward. Veterinary Practice 41(7):7
14. Cuffe, D. (2009) Time to bite the bullet. Veterinary Practice 41(8):9
15. Mir, S. (2010) Paving the way for British Veterinary Union. Veterinary Practice 42(1):8
16. Mir, S. 2010 ‘Making information accessible’ Veterinary Practice 42(6):14

D. Letters related to the subject of union

1. Van Dijk, J. (2008) ‘Is it not time RCVS was more accountable?’. Veterinary Times 38(23):46
2. Leslie, N. (2008) Charting low points on our profession. Veterinary Times 38(35):46
3. Sheridan, J. (2008) ‘Should we follow USA’s lead on benchmarking?’. Veterinary Times 38(31):31
4. Atkinson, N. (2009) Single handed practice is alternative to union. Veterinary Times 39 (21):35
5. Dalton, J (2009) Stop procrastinating on veterinary union idea. Veterinary Times, 39 (13);43
6. Watts, M. (2009) If all can join union, how is it different from BVA? Veterinary Times 39 (18):46

E. Letters critical of the proposed BVU

1. Lowe, R. (2008) ‘If you don’t like it, join it – and influence it’. Veterinary Times 38(28):39
2. Atkinson, M. (2008) ‘Time to stop competing and pose united front’. Veterinary Times 38(31):31
3. Harrington, M. (2009) ‘Letter paints depressing caricature of profession’. Veterinary Times 39(7)
4. Copeland, P. (2009) ‘We cannot charge and work less, and pay more’. Veterinary Times 39(18):46
5. Simm, K. (2009) Majority of practices do look after employees. Veterinary Times 39(18): 46

F. Articles related to the subject of proposed BVU

1. Anon. (2008) It’s time to stand up for ourselves. Veterinary Times 38(2):30
2. Waddle, H. (2008) Practices back EU plans to simplify on-call rules. Veterinary Times 38(29):1
3. Leslie, N. (2008) My blueprint for vets’ future, Veterinary Times 38(37):20
4. Viner, O. (2009) All that glitters isn’t vet gold (Vet Times)
5. Cooper, E. (209) Study warns of pregnant vets’ ‘risks’. Veterinary Times. 38(21): 3
6. Woodbine, N. (2010) ‘RCVS under fire over VSA legislation and ‘division’. Veterinary Times 38(27):4
7. Dudley, J.”Many young vets working with no contract: survey”. Veterinary Times 39(18):4
8. Hillman, R (2009) Key issues set to shape 21st century practice life. Veterinary Times 39(17) – SPVS Congress Supplement
9. Dudley, J (2009) Stress & financial woe burdens today’s students. Veterinary Times 38(21):1-2
10. Weston, R. (2009) Union from employer’s view. Veterinary Times 39(26);22

Veterinary Politics: Proposed veterinary union

 John R Dalton Vet Rec. 2009 164 (13): 408
 Shams Mir Vet Rec. 2009 164 (14): 438
 A Parker (BVA) Vet Rec. 2009 164 (17): 538
Shams Mir Vet Rec. 2009 164 (19): 604
 Bruce Hunter Vet Rec. 2009 164 (22): 700
 Mike Nelson Vet Rec. 2009 164 (22): 700
 Chris Whipp Vet Rec. 2009 164 (25): 790
 Caroline Bower Vet Rec. 2009 165 (1): 30
 Jan van Dijk Vet Rec. 2009 165 (1):30
 Shams Mir Vet Rec. 2009 165 (11): 328
 Olaf Swarbrick Vet Rec. 2009 165 (14): 418
 Jan van Dijk Vet Rec. 2009 165 (18): 544
David Hopper Vet Rec. 2009 165 (25): 698

Official Veterinarian Fee

 Jan van Dijk Vet Rec. 2010 167 (7): 214

Voicing the profession’s concerns

 Jan van Dijk Vet Rec. 2007 160 (20): 706

1. Lloyd-Evans, L.P.M. (2002) Pressure of practice: empathy and advice. Veterinary Times 32(43):7
2. Pope, N. J. (2007) Depression is a real disease, not a weakness. Veterinry Times 35(47):30
3. Richer, M (2007) If you can’t stand heat get out of our kitchen. Veterinary Times 37(3):47
4. Hubbard, J (2007) Many practices need to put houses in order. Veterinary Times 37(25):31
5. Mason, D (2007) Profession lacks mental illness compassion. Veterinary Times 37(47):31
6. Anon. (2008) No excuse for poor managers in profession. Veterinary Times 38(1):42
7. Anon. (2008) ‘Isn’t it time we consider welfare of UK vets?’. Veterinary Times 38(15):35
8. Anon. (2008) ‘If we’re so efficient, where’s pay for VNs?’. Veterinary Times 38(30):43
9. Anon. (2008) Profession needs fair pay scale for its VNs. Veterinary Times 38(36):34
10. Tollerfield, J. L. (2008) Why isn’t RCVS aksing right 24/7 questions? Veterinary Times 38(49):23
11. Anon. (2008) RCVS needs to discipline working rule flouters. Veterinary Times 38(49):23
12. Hunt, J (2009) Working until we drop is not the answer. Veterinary Times 39(14):42
13. Rainbow, A. (2009) Life outside work must be more than just sleep. Veterinary Times 39(15):31
14. McAllister, E. (2009) RCVS’ own house is in need of modernisation. Veterinary Times 39(17):47
15. Anon. (2009) Joint ventures could leave you carrying risk. Veterinary Times 39(17):47
16. Cameron, M. (2009) Stress of being on-call vet. Veterinary Times 39(7):18-20
17. Anon. (2009) Plightof new subset of overwrought vets. Veterinary Times 39(8):43
18. Anon. (2009) Anger at treatment by my veterinary employer. Veterinary Times 39(11):35
19. Thomas, N. (2009) We have sacrificed our personal lives too long. Veterinary Times 39(26):47
20. Eastman, S-J. (2009) OOH: why can’t we put own welfare first? Veterinary Times 39(31):35
21. Shaw, N. (2010) Veterinary Nurses: here’s my call to arms. Veterinary Times 40(3):35

F. Articles reflecting problems faced by Vets & Nurses

1. Cooper, E. (209) Study warns of pregnant vets’ ‘risks’. Veterinary Times. 38(21): 3
2. Dudley, J.”Many young vets working with no contract: survey”. Veterinary Times 39(18):4
3. Dudley, J (2009) Stress & financial woe burdens today’s students. Veterinary Times 38(21):1-2
4. Viner, O. (2009) All that glitters isn’t vet gold (Vet Times)

1. Van Dijk, J. (2008) ‘Is it not time RCVS was more accountable?’. Veterinary Times 38(23):46
2. Leslie, N. (2008) Charting low points on our profession. Veterinary Times 38(35):46
3. Sheridan, J. (2008) ‘Should we follow USA’s lead on benchmarking?’. Veterinary Times 38(31):31

B. Articles

1. Anon. (2008) It’s time to stand up for ourselves. Veterinary Times 38(2):30
2. Waddle, H. (2008) Practices back EU plans to simplify on-call rules. Veterinary Times 38(29):1
3. Leslie, N. (2008) My blueprint for vets’ future, Veterinary Times 38(37):20
4. Woodbine, N. (2010) ‘RCVS under fire over VSA legislation and ‘division’. Veterinary Times 38(27):4
5. Hillman, R (2009) Key issues set to shape 21st century practice life. Veterinary Times 39(17) – SPVS Congress Supplement
6. Dudley, J (2009) Stress & financial woe burdens today’s students. Veterinary Times 38(21):1-2
7. Weston, R. (2009) Union from employer’s view. Veterinary Times 39(26);22

1. Waddle, H (2008)a ‘Significant drug abuse’ warning for profession. Veterinary Times 38(8): 1-2
2. Waddle, H (2008)b ‘Significant drug abuse’ warning for profession. Veterinary Times 38(8): 1-2
3. Cooper, E. (2009) Vets are ‘five times more likely to ponder suicide’. Veterinary Times 39(25):1
4. Bartram, D. (2008) Vets discuss substance abuse. Veterinary Times 38(16):20
5. Anon. (2008) Study discounts alcohol as key depression factor. Veterinary Times 38(32):2
6. Bartram, D. (2008) Delegates discuss suicide topics. Veterinary Times 38(40):38
7. Mir, S. (2010) Protocol ‘could plunge vets deeper into problems’. Veterinary Practice 42 (9):26