July 2021

Tickets are now available for the 2021 congress (3 to 6 November), which will once again will be held online following the success of last year’s first virtual event.

7 mins

June 2021

Members of the association will have the chance to vote for their 2021 and 2022 selections, and each can nominate as many people as they wish.

4 mins

Senior veterinary nurse “abused trust” and acted dishonestly after taking dog food and wormer syringes without paying for them, as well as asking a colleague to register her cat incorrectly.

7 mins

Sarah Brown Memorial Fund gives ÂŁ20,000 to research project that hopes to identify workplace stressors that affect autistic veterinary professionals to help create healthier working environments.

6 mins

This month’s VN Happy Hour will explore all the angles and showcase the diverse range of careers and lifestyles on offer to veterinary nursing professionals.

Organisers of BVA Live are offering the first 99 tickets for the event – 23 to 24 June 2022 – for £99.

6 mins

College calls out “inaccuracies and misunderstandings” in a statement released by both associations, and labels part of their criticism “needlessly inflammatory and scaremongering”.

16 mins

Webinar will cover research process and progression of a study, which aims to help veterinary professionals and owners provide the best care for senior dogs.

5 mins

Previously, members of British Veterinary LGBT took part in marches across the country to mark Pride Month, but this year are making themselves known through the hashtag #ShowYourVetPride.

7 mins

The ProfCon Investigation Support service is a free source of emotional support for vets and vet nurses who find themselves being scrutinised by the college.

7 mins

Liz Jefferson from Blacks Vets in the West Midlands has been awarded a National Certification in Dentistry, having been one of the first nine people to start the course when first offered in 2019.

4 mins

Vet Sustain has produced a checklist graphic to help veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses change their working practices and reduce their impact on the environment.

5 mins

Members of the professions invited to attend the day, which is the RCVS’ annual meeting, on 9 July – with RCVS honours and awards to be presented in September.

3 mins

Ceva Animal Health, manufacturer of Douxo S3 range, is hosting two CPD series to provide information to vets and VNs.

2 mins

RCVS carries out five-yearly review and makes updates to requirements on clinical governance, staff health and well-being, and role of VNs.

5 mins

Organisation looking for assistance with education and welfare sessions, run with The British Horse Society, that have been on hiatus for 15 months due to COVID-19.

4 mins

Hospital’s VN team has been boosted by gaining two newly qualified RVNs, while senior nurse achieves Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing qualification.

6 mins

May 2021

The online event – entitled “Munch and Learn” – takes place on Friday 10 September 2021 and promises to “inspire, educate and be fun”.

5 mins

RVN Clare Burrows, from Lancaster Vets in Bowerham, has completed an advanced certificate in feline behaviour through the International Society of Feline Medicine.

5 mins

The session aims to raise awareness of mental health and well-being, including what makes it good or poor, as well as the symptoms of poor mental health.

5 mins