Shakira Miles

Shakira Miles.Shakira Miles RVN, BSc, qualified in 2009 and works at the RVC’s Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital in Camden. She has a degree in veterinary health studies, campaigns to abolish breed-specific legislation with her SaveABulls project and was Vet Nurse of the Year at 2016’s Ceva Animal Welfare Awards.

June 2020

Responsible pet care – key messages for RVNs to share

Shakira Miles explains how veterinary nurses are ideally placed to educate people on looking after animals effectively through impactful consultations.

26 mins

June 2018

Clamping down on canine ear cropping

Shakira Miles RVN, BSc, voices her strong feelings around importation of dogs that have had their ears cut off, how it is fuelling a fashionable trend among owners and how VNs can help make a difference.

23 mins

August 2017

Dog bite injuries: evidence and reporting

In the second of a two-part article, RVN Shakira Miles and vet Samantha Barley look at how VNs and other veterinary staff can help report suspected cases of dog fighting.

15 mins

February 2017

Dealing with suspected dog fight injuries

RVN Shakira Miles, in the first of a two-part article, looks at the prevalence of this organised activity and the potential resulting wounds.

15 mins

June 2015

Canine bull ‘types’ – breed-specific UK legislation

The Dangerous Dogs Act (DDA) 1991 was pushed through parliament in response to media and public … more

13 mins

March 2014

Staffies deserve better from us all

Shakira Miles BSc, RVN, is passionate about bull breeds and urges practices to play their … more

16 mins