November 2020

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health is hosting a live and exclusive online event to bring festive cheer to homes of veterinary professionals.

3 mins

The awards, now in their sixth year, recognise individuals in the industry who go beyond the call of duty and make a real difference to the animals they care for.

6 mins

Sophie Jenkins named Rabbit Vet of the Year and Nicky Leech wins Rabbit Vet Nurse of the Year title at first ever Burgess Excel Vet Awards.

8 mins

Lime Trees Vets delayed a planned re-opening of its Cheadle clinic to provide a centre where students could sit their exams.

4 mins

The group has launched its support team to help RVNs develop a career framework that allows for skill set development throughout their careers.

8 mins

RCVS announces two online workshops to outline its new 1CPD platform, designed as a one-stop shop for vets and RVNs to plan, record and reflect on CPD.

6 mins

Free CPD webinar is lined up with Sarah Caney, Andy Sparkes and nutritional researcher Brian Zanghi from Purina Institute.

5 mins

The 12-month internship caters for qualified nurses with no prior referral experience, and aims to equip veterinary nurses with referral-specific skills.

4 mins

Vet nurse completes MBA in senior leadership, an academically challenging qualification that provides an overview of key business practices and is highly valued by top employers.

4 mins

UK’s chief vet warns puppy lovers to be cautious of being “petfished” in lead-up to festive season.

7 mins

Veterinary group is trialling zero-waste boxes for personal protective equipment at 130 of its largest sites in the UK.

6 mins

Jenny Campbell, previously lined up for cancelled live event in 2020, is first of three keynotes confirmed for online-only offering in 2021.

6 mins

“This handbook should be viewed as a ‘second pair of eyes’ throughout a procedure, especially if an anaesthetised patient deteriorates...” Ian Self, University of Cambridge.

4 mins

“VN Happy Hour was something we wanted to do for all the vet nurse profession; we wanted to do something for them to show how incredible we think they are” – VN Times editor Rachael Buzzel.

10 mins

Taught primarily online over one calendar year, the course is a regulated level 5 qualification and offers SQP registration following successful completion of assessments.

3 mins

Molly Varga – RCVS-recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine, and veterinary advisor to Supreme Petfoods – to give online talk tomorrow (11 November).

5 mins

Course sponsored by Royal Canin equates to 30 CPD hours and combines online lectures, a practical teaching day, and resources and quizzes.

3 mins

College consults on wide-ranging plans including regulating paraprofessionals, protecting the VN title and introducing a “Fitness to Practise” regime.

6 mins

Members of the community of independent practices are involved in a two-week online festival inspired by its Thriving in Practice initiative, including sessions on building resilience and confidence.

4 mins

The BVA has updated its guidance ahead of Thursday's (5 Nov) lockdown with new measures coming into force, but has confirmed there will be no return to 'emergencies only'.

7 mins