March 2024

Heather Simcock covers the highs and lows of this increasingly common condition in feline patients, including pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment.

53 mins

Kelly Huitson offers an overview of this procedure, including how it works, practical applications, treatment and uses.

29 mins

Marie Rippingale considers a specialist role at risk of being overlooked in some practices, and how the skill sets these professionals offer can best be used.

16 mins

February 2024

Sarah-Jayne Richards recounts the presentation of a female Labrador retriever and the anaesthetic plan performed to treat such a symptom.

47 mins

January 2024

Sieske Valk discusses some of the considerations for VNs and the wider team when encountering clients with pets nearing the end of their lives.

28 mins

Inge Breathnach discusses the important role VNs have for patients, caregivers and staff.

50 mins

December 2023

Amanda Curtis details the benefits of using a standardised wound assessment framework in helping to identify certain clinical observations seen within the wound bed and surrounding skin of patients.

40 mins

Ellie Meikle details various approaches and techniques vet nurses can adopt for dealing with such cases.

35 mins

Victoria Bowes-Keegan outlines the role of vet nurses in providing support and educating owners on the risks of possible toxins to their pets – both within the home and outdoors.

34 mins

November 2023

Katy Allen describes the crucial role VNs play in delivering prompt therapy and care for small animal patients.

30 mins

October 2023

Providing cat-friendly resources in a feline patient’s veterinary cage, which meets its species-specific needs, will not only optimise its physical and mental well-being, but safeguard its emotional state and aid its physical recovery, too. Laura Watson RVN from International Cat Care tells us more...

6 mins

Georgia Vinall draws on several studies to remind readers about cleaning your mobile phone – and every other fomite in your pocket – in the workplace.

15 mins

August 2023

Debbie Gray BSc(Hons), CertEd MIFL, RVN, explains the VN’s role in driving these initiatives, and establishing a sustainable business and environment balance.

26 mins

Gemma Fielden APVN(Zoo), RVN, explores the benefits and the vet nurse’s involvement in this field.

29 mins

January 2023

Emma Gerrard discusses considerations vet nurses should be aware of when caring for pets during this period, including medicines, equipment, pain management, infection control and hygiene isolation protocols, as well as owner advice.

54 mins

As the cost of living crisis bites for many pet owners, this month, Matt provides some tips and hints to pass on to them about keeping reptiles in an energy-efficient way.

18 mins

Interacting with cats in a feline-friendly manner encompasses both physical and non-physical contact, including visual, olfactory and auditory information. International Cat Care’s Laura Watson tells us more…

7 mins

Thomas Choma discusses the VN’s role in educating clients on what to consider when welcoming a new pet into their home.

34 mins

December 2022

Kirsty Cavill explains how the vet nurse can be an OA ambassador in practice, the importance of this role, and how to manage and treat cases seen in companion animals.

36 mins

November 2022

Victoria Bowes discusses causes of these presentations in practice, the importance of swift triage and admittance, as well as nursing the patient.

35 mins