May 2021

New approach strengthens vet position on microchip scanning in dogs ahead of euthanasia and follows public campaign known as ‘Tuk’s Law’.

8 mins

The virtual event will see more than 150 newly qualified veterinary nurses welcomed on to the register, as well as celebrate those who have recently achieved their Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing.

5 mins

The video has been made by Grace Oldham to mark Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month and highlight the crucial role of RVNs at Southfields Veterinary Specialists.

5 mins

Europe’s largest non-clinical veterinary conference went online for the first time, with more than 600 delegates, exhibitors and speakers attending from 13 to 14 May.

3 mins

The Kennel Club has urged the Government to continue pursuing the nationwide ban on shock collars after a legal challenge from electric shock collar manufacturers.

5 mins

The awards are the result of a collaboration between VET Festival, MWI Animal Health and Vet Times, and have been created to honour practice staff for their heroic efforts during the pandemic.

5 mins

All staff at VetPartners practices to be provided hard hats when working with horses as part of a company-wide Hat Hair – Don’t Care campaign (17 to 21 May).

4 mins

Aimed at all VNs and SVNs, submissions should be less than five minutes long and clearly demonstrate an everyday task in veterinary nursing.

4 mins

Podcast will now include real life features, as well as special guests and informal discussions on the latest equine clinical topics.

3 mins

The six videos – released to coincide with Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month – provide an insight into the highly skilled role of the RVN at a busy referral centre.

4 mins

Action Plan for Animal Welfare to focus on five key areas – animal sentience and cruelty; international advocacy; farm animal welfare; welfare of pets; and kept wild animals. 

6 mins

North Downs Specialist Referrals’ pioneering new model – along with the appointment of a new head of nursing services – places a real emphasis on the importance of vet nurses and nursing assistants.

8 mins

Vets at Axiom Veterinary Laboratories alarmed about an increase in confirmed CTVT cases, most of them in dogs imported from Romania – and have urged colleagues to be alert.

8 mins

New series of popular podcast will focus on the relationships between specialists and the first opinion practices they serve.

4 mins

After success of online presentations in 2020, association has announced a return on 24 to 26 May via a free event.

4 mins

The first and second recipients of the Louise O’Dwyer Bursary share how they are using their awards to continue their education in Miss O’Dwyer’s name.

9 mins

German shepherd dog whose donated pint of blood helped Mabel the cockapoo is now helping to promote Wales’ first blood donor session at Valley Veterinary Hospital near Cardiff.

5 mins

April 2021

Passing of the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill means maximum sentences for animal cruelty offences have been increased from six months to five years.

5 mins

College has published a set of FAQs to guide veterinary professionals through some of its guidance on veterinary medicines.

4 mins

The course is designed for RVNs wanting to develop their skills and confidence in small animal rehabilitation, and setting up a rehabilitation service in practice.

3 mins