March 2024

Professionals and students are encouraged to take part in exercise, which is now underway as part of an RCVS review of the standards it requires for study programmes.

9 mins

Newly released Vetlife data showed the service received a total of 4,042 contacts in 2023 – an increase of more than 15% on the 3,503 recorded in 2022.

9 mins

February 2024

With more than four decades of service at the University of Glasgow hospital, Pamela McComb is stepping down, with long-time deputy Sharon Smith picking up the reins.

3 mins

Charity officials say they fear the need for more centre capacity will keep rising over the coming months.

5 mins

Eastcott Veterinary Referrals claims the new machine will offer higher quality imagery while requiring much less cooling than standard devices.

3 mins

A collective of empowering professionals set to speak at the second VN Spark event designed to build confidence and ignite clinical interests to inspire positive change in practice.

2 mins

A veterinary nurse from Cornwall has launched an initiative to help protect dogs from injuries sustained by the species and has opened an online fund-raiser to support it.

4 mins

Seventeen nominations have been submitted for the annual contests to fill seats on the college’s council and VN council.

4 mins

An RVN who combines clinical and police work has taken up a new senior post with the practice.

4 mins

Rising costs and new work streams have been highlighted as reasons for the proposal, which is currently awaiting final Government backing.

5 mins

Bosses say scheme will enhance nurses’ role in practice and help them develop their careers.

6 mins

January 2024

Students, staff and trainers can access the new resources being offered by VetSkill.

3 mins

Course leaders have hailed the success of the first cohort to complete a postgraduate equine nursing programme at Hartpury University.

4 mins

Work of Nicola Lakeman, IVC Evidensia’s nutrition manager, has been recognised by association with the Bruce Vivash Jones Veterinary Nurse Award. 

5 mins

A Peterborough-based veterinary nurse has challenged herself to walk to the highest points in all of England’s counties in aid of Vetlife.

4 mins

University of Bristol’s small animal centre says it is the first vet school hospital to be part of the project, which is run jointly by Dogs Trust and the British Veterinary Behaviour Association.

5 mins

Harper Adams to offer new RCVS accreditation in advanced veterinary nursing (exotic, zoo and wildlife).

4 mins

December 2023

Kent School of Veterinary Nursing celebrates Ofsted results, with outstanding results across the board. 

4 mins

The scheme is intended to help managers after a policy of paid compassionate leave was introduced earlier this year.

4 mins

RVNs and SVNs are being encouraged to take part in a new national survey that closes next month.

3 mins