Andrew Gardiner BVM&S Cert SAS MSc PhD DipECAWBM (AWSEL) MRCVS spent 16 years in general practice, during which time he obtained the RCVS Certificate in Small Animal Surgery. He was awarded a doctoral scholarship in Medical Humanities to research 20th century British veterinary education and practice at the Wellcome Unit for the History of Medicine, University of Manchester, after which he joined the staff of the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh, to promote general practice-informed teaching. Since 2009, working with students and volunteer veterinarians, he has run All4Paws, an accessible veterinary care practice for homeless and vulnerably-housed animal owners in Edinburgh. Anne Quain BA(Hons) BScVet(Hons) BVSc(Hons) MVetStud GradCertEdStud(HigherEd) MANZCVS (Animal Welfare) DipECAWBM (AWSEL) PhD graduated with her BVSc from the University of Sydney in 2005. She is a senior lecturer in the Sydney School of Veterinary Science and also works in private practice. She is a member of the ANZCVS in Animal Welfare Science, Ethics and Law, a Diplomate of the European College of Animal Welfare and Behaviour Medicine in Animal Welfare Science, Ethics and Law, and has a PhD in veterinary ethics. Together with Siobhan Mullan, she co-wrote Veterinary Ethics: Navigating Tough Cases. She also co-edited The Vet Cookbook: A Collegial Collaboration. She is passionate about general practice, clinical and ethical decision-making and animal welfare. In 2023, she received a Fear Free Research Award in recognition of her commitment to alleviating fear, anxiety and stress in animals through research.
""The Veterinary General Practice Casebook is a fantastic addition to the veterinary literature. Edited by two outstanding clinicians, with a real passion for wellbeing of both animals and people in our profession, this book takes us on a wonderful ride through the sorts of cases we see every day in practice – from skin irritations to neoplasia, dental disease to diarrhoea and much more. With contributions from well-respected and experienced clinicians from across the globe, each case problem is concisely presented – and is followed by a series of clinically relevant questions that we, as clinicians, are faced with every day – questions that our clients and patients need answers to. The thought-provoking manner in which these cases are presented - and the questions crafted - provides a wonderful learning platform for veterinarians in all walks of life. The answers to the questions are incredibly helpful – providing clinically relevant, evidence-based information pertaining to the case, along with practical recommendations and useful resources (including the provision of some great charts and tables for quick reference). I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book – and I see it as a tremendously valuable tool for clinicians across a range of disciplines, for learning, having clinical rounds discussions as a part of staff training sessions, or simply a great read to remind ourselves what an amazing and interesting profession we’ve chosen."" Dr. Philip R Judge, BVSc MVS PG Cert Vet Stud MACVSc (Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care; Medicine of Dogs), Director, Vet Education Pty Ltd, Aus