Veterinary surgeons with dyslexia have set up an online discussion group to provide advice and support for colleagues in practice and at vet school with neurological differences. Fiona Nouri is an expert in this field having run student welfare offices at the Royal Veterinary College and other leading educational institutions. She told John Bonner how young veterinarians can be helped to deal with their difficulties in reading and processing text and why this investment of time and effort can reap huge dividends.