March 2021

RCVS initiative holding interactive sessions on autism and dyslexia in the professions to mark week of celebrations for differences in human brains and thinking.

4 mins

A veterinary nurse struck off by the RCVS VN disciplinary committee following a sex offence has been granted anonymity due to a “real and immediate” threat to their safety.

7 mins

RVN and “vital” team member has been nominated for her service at Byron Vets Surgery, and always going “above and beyond”.

4 mins

Speakers including BVA junior vice-president Justine Shotton, and head of European Scientific Counsel Companion Animal Parasites UK and Ireland Ian Wright to feature in event tomorrow (11 March).

3 mins

The event is open to vet nurses from all fields and follows the British Association of Critical Care Nurses’ successful 2020 collaboration.

8 mins

Courses by Ashworth Veterinary Group to tackle behavioural issues in locked-down puppies have proved huge hit with waiting list for future events.

6 mins

Late appeal for more candidates to join election to join original single candidate leads to total of 14 standing for upcoming contest.

5 mins

Veterinary Marketing Association is hosting Big Fat Virtual Quiz on Friday 19 March with £50 Amazon voucher up for grabs to the winner.

3 mins

Jo Thorne organises weekly yoga sessions to support health and well-being of colleagues during latest COVID-19 lockdown.

A £1,000 bursary is available, with additional prizes of £1,000 and £500 for the best research project presentations at the MSD Animal Health Research Bursary Awards Day.

5 mins

Fellowship of Animal Behaviour Clinicians has event planned for 6 April, with more on the way.

1 mins

Award-winning explorer, researcher, presenter and best-selling author revealed as third keynote at BSAVA Virtual Congress.

7 mins

February 2021

New cases confirmed takes the total number of dogs hit by the lethal disease to 17 in less than two months.

5 mins

Vets Now introduces scholarship fund as part of its commitment to encourage diversity.

4 mins

A study supported by pet food company JustFoodForDogs analysed faecal output from beagles receiving four different diets.

14 mins

RCVS Knowledge has updated and expanded its evidence-based veterinary medicine course with six ordered modules designed for veterinary professionals to build a solid foundation in the area.

6 mins

Association represented on group pushing forward plans for more inclusion and diversity across professions.

5 mins

Strategy covers training, vet and VN education, recruitment, retaining staff and culture change, with college and other bodies committing to drive it forward.

5 mins

More than 1,000 members took part in survey that has helped shape “Lessons from lockdown: telemedicine is here to stay” and a practical follow-up session.

6 mins

The seven students proved their knowledge in a range of topics and have embarked on their second year of training.

6 mins