Abbie Tipler
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I was in consultation just 3 days ago - I described the recommended procedure, complications, prognosis and costs. The owner then called...
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DR ABBIE TIPLER
Specialist Small Animal Surgeon
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My journey, cases and surgical tips for veterinarians
Abbie Tipler
Dec 17, 20234 min read
Surgical Complications - resilience versus trauma - what determines if we bounce back.
A take-home truth from a recent paper I read was “Death is a rare and serious, but predictable consequence of performing surgery”. So if...
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Abbie Tipler
Mar 8, 20232 min read
International Women's Day 2023
International Women's Day: International Women's Day: This is a day when we celebrate women and their achievements, and perhaps also...
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Abbie Tipler
Dec 28, 20224 min read
Fellowship Study Plan
I've had a few people ask me about this. I have had some reservations in posting about this because I'm not sure in my heart of hearts I...
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Abbie Tipler
Dec 28, 20222 min read
Guilt
I know I'm not the only working mother who experiences this. I catch myself feeling guilty if I'm at work and not spending time with the...
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Abbie Tipler
Dec 28, 20223 min read
Hierarchy of evidence
The veterinary literature - what is important? Prior to starting my residency I didn't understand what it meant to 'go down a rabbit...
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Abbie Tipler
Dec 27, 20221 min read
'Day in the life' - today's cases
My cases for today, just for fun! It was a great day. - Patent ductus arteriosis in a 2kg Maltese - went well - further update to...
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Abbie Tipler
Dec 27, 20221 min read
Quick 'day in the life of'
Friday am: Stifle arthroscopy + TPLO, MPL in a 30kg hyperactive staffy (yep tension banded) pm: bilat pinnectomy in a cat with SCC, toy...
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Abbie Tipler
Dec 1, 20221 min read
Work smarter, not harder
I attended an interesting forum discussion, where one of the panel members was Australian dental association CEO Damian Mitsch. One of...
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Abbie Tipler
Dec 1, 20223 min read
Cis Gender Equality
Cis Gender Equality - buzz words? There is a lot in the news, but how does it relate to the veterinary profession, and do we care? My...
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Abbie Tipler
Dec 1, 20224 min read
Thanks to my amazing colleagues
"The capacity to learn is a gift, the ability to learn is a skill, the willingness to learn is a choice" Brian Herbert. 2018-2021. ...
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Abbie Tipler
Nov 22, 20222 min read
Research project
Main research project and publications (including tips for starting out) For the residency training, you are required to undertake a...
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Abbie Tipler
Nov 22, 20221 min read
Training in related disciplines and externships
For residency training, candidates for Fellowship in Small Animal Surgery must spend 8 of the 144 weeks supervised full time in the...
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Abbie Tipler
Nov 22, 20221 min read
Surgical complications - the toll they take
I often got asked what the hardest part of a surgical residency was. For me, it is was when there was a surgical complication. One...
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Abbie Tipler
Nov 22, 20223 min read
Women in Veterinary Leadership
Inspiring women in veterinary leadership and the discipline of surgery is important to me (by veterinary leaders I mean practice owners,...
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Abbie Tipler
Nov 22, 20221 min read
Surgical Residency Training with Kids
A residency with kids - tips that worked for me: There is no doubt that completing a surgical residency with young kids presents its...
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Abbie Tipler
Oct 19, 20221 min read
Residency Training and publications
Residency training support team: It can be useful during your residency to team up with other residents for support and study...
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Abbie Tipler
Oct 19, 20221 min read
Surgical Videos
I have learnt a great deal from surgical videos over the years. One procedure I used to watch every time prior to performing, was...
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Abbie Tipler
Oct 16, 20221 min read
Amazing mums
You often don't need to look far to find your inspiration. This is my Mum receiving her OBE (officer of the British Empire - now up...
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Abbie Tipler
Oct 16, 20221 min read
Case log for fellowship training
This is the minimum case log requirement for training. Neurological surgery: Includes disc decompression, fenestration, fracture...
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