Europe’s largest vet group has partnered with the University of Bristol to produce a “widening participation” video to encourage more youngsters from ethnic minorities into the profession.

SAVSNET has asked vets across the country with patients suffering vomiting or has diarrhoea to complete a questionnaire and supply a faecal sample.

Improve International, in partnership with Pet Blood Bank UK, has launched the 15-month course to provide training for VNs and technicians with an interest in the area.

Outdoor event set to return to Loseley Park in Guildford, Surrey on 20 to 21 May, with organisers promising practical and clinically relevant CPD, as well as wellness and networking.

Anderson Moores in Hampshire has confirmed that two dogs have died from cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy so far this month.

Tributes have been paid following the death of Jean Turner, described as a “tireless champion” who helped transform the modern veterinary nursing profession.

Training was developed by RVNs Claire Roberts and Vicky Ford-Fennah of the group’s central support veterinary nursing team, and combines virtual and on-site applied learning.

Mind Matters Initiative launches new survey asking vets and nurses to share their views on their working situation and what forms of support they are or are not likely to engage with.

A super-early option for in-person and remote delegates has been launched, with BVNA president promising October event will have something for everyone.

First cohort at newly established school awarded their City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Equine Veterinary Nursing, having have proved their knowledge in diagnostic imaging, anaesthesia, theatre nursing, and clinical and emergency care.

Results from RCVS survey found that of vets asked to carry out overtime since start of pandemic, 53% were not paid for extra work – and 21% of VNs also saw their overtime go unrewarded.

The 24/7 support service is currently provided by 93 volunteer responders – including 3 with 25 years each of voluntary service with the charity.

The VMG created the qualifications as part of its mission to equip and empower leaders in the profession.

One in every 250 dogs prescribed behaviour-modifying drugs each year, with toy poodle, Tibetan terrier and shih-tzu most likely to be medicated – but researchers fear many cases are missed.

Novel area of research is the third in a series on the clinical learning environment, the first of which has been published in the Journal of Veterinary Medical Education.

Veterinary Voices Hiking Group is a new venture encouraging professionals to reach out, post local walks and meets, and create a supportive community.