Emma Gerrard

Emma Gerrard DipHE, CVN, DipAVN(SA), BSc(Hons), RVN,
RAMA(KSQP), began nursing in 2001 and qualified in 2005 from Myerscough College, Preston. She gained the Diploma of Higher Education Clinical Veterinary Nursing in June 2009, followed by the RCVS Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing in January 2010. In 2011, she graduated from the Bachelor of Science Clinical Veterinary Nursing top-up degree.
Emma is a registered animal medicines advisor, clinical coach, and education consultant for ONCORE epd. She works as a lead and specialised theatre RVN in Shropshire, and her interests are very varied and include and surgical nursing.

January 2016

Update on ear infections: treatment and owner compliance

ABSTRACT Otitis – specifically, otitis externa – is a common problem in dogs, but less … more

24 mins

October 2015

Canine cardiac disease: a review of recent developments

ABSTRACT The field of veterinary cardiology is continually expanding, with scientific studies and papers arising … more

28 mins

April 2015

Owner compliance – educating clients to act on pet care advice

Emma Gerrard explains the importance of getting clients onside when it comes to carrying out recommended veterinary action for pets’ health care.

22 mins

January 2015

Caring for puppies and kittens – advice to share with owners

Emma Gerrard DipAVN(SA), DipHE CVN, BSc(Hons), CVN, RVN, K-SQP, PHC, provides a comprehensive guide to … more

37 mins

October 2014

Retail therapy: how to improve client loyalty and practice profits with...

ABSTRACT A good understanding of customer base is vital to the success of any veterinary … more

22 mins

August 2014

Imparting knowledge versus selling – VN tips on owner communication

Emma Gerrard DipAVN(SA), DipHECVN, BSc(Hons)CVN, RVN, K-SQP, PHC, discusses the importance of retail and preventive … more

23 mins

April 2014

COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE FOR ALL VNS

The Consulting Veterinary Nurse, Nicola Ackerman, Wiley- Blackwell, 251 pages, £29.99. WHEN I was asked … more

4 mins

March 2014

Fleas, ticks and other nasties: ways to keep an itchy subject relevant

Emma Gerrard Dip AVN (SA), DipHE CVN, BSc (Hons) CVN, RVN, K-SQP, PHC, offers advice … more

26 mins

February 2014

GETTING IMPORTANT WORMING MESSAGES ACROSS TO OWNERS

Emma Gerrard DipAVN(SA), DipHE CVN, BSc(Hons), CVN, RVN, K-SQP, PHC, offers advice on how nurses … more

25 mins

November 2013

VN’s role in diagnosis, treatment and support in canine heart disease

Emma Gerrard BSc(Hons), DipAVN(SA), DipHE CVN, RVN, K-SQP, PHC, MBVNA, has advice for nurses dealing … more

37 mins

August 2013

Ageing canines: why blind, deaf and stinky breath need not apply...

Emma Gerrard DipAVN(SA), DipHE, CVN, BSC (Hons), CVN, RVN, K-SQP, PHC, MBVNA, discusses an area … more

28 mins

March 2013

Encourage your practice to buy into the idea of making money

Emma Gerrard DipAVN(SA), DipHE, CVN, BSc(Hons), RVN, K-SQP, PHC, looks at how effective retailing should … more

22 mins

February 2013

Worming: key decision factors and ways to improve compliance

Emma Gerrard DipAVN(Small animal), DipHE, CVN, BSc(Hons), RVN, K-SQP, PHC reviews UK endoparasites and looks … more

35 mins

November 2012

Essential reading for clients and students

THIS series of books is published by Cat/ Dog Professional, a sub-division of Vet Professionals … more

4 mins

August 2012

Worming – sending reminders and maintaining compliance

Emma Gerrard DipAVN(Small Animal), BSc(Hons), CVN, RVN, K-SQP, PHC, discusses methods to keep clients coming … more

27 mins

April 2012

Maximising retail and sales opportunities in your practice

Emma Gerrard DipAVN (Small Animal) BSc(Hons), RVN, K-SQP, PHC, discusses reasons why making the most … more

24 mins