November 2020

“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

October 2020

“It’s a great honour for me to be welcoming these newly trained veterinary nurses into our great profession, and sharing with them my hopes and wishes for veterinary nurses” – RCVS VN council chairman Matthew Rendle.

7 mins

Rescue chicken Yolko Ono will feature both on the cover and inside the VN Times “Makes Me Smile” 2021 calendar.

3 mins

Virbac offering three complimentary interactive online CPD modules following launch of Stelfonta, its new solution to treat mast cell tumours in dogs.

3 mins

RCVS updates its guidance in light of new restrictions, including tier 1, 2 and 3 measures in England, and Wales' two-week 'firebreak' lockdown.

9 mins

The RCVS' COVID-19 task force, formed in late March 2020, has taken 30 decisions affecting day-to-day life in the professions.

7 mins

Registration closes on 1 November for the UK’s biggest emergency and critical care veterinary congress.

8 mins

VN Times to host online event on 29 October (7pm to 8pm) for vet nurses featuring star guests, interactive Q&As, cash prizes and live challenges.

5 mins

RVN Chloe Mackintosh received the accolade for going “above and beyond” at the BVNA’s This Is Us virtual awards evening.

4 mins

RCVS’ ViVet innovation project wants examples of how vets, VNs, practices and other organisations have been innovating during COVID-19.

5 mins

The evening started with an inspirational keynote from Jane Goodall DBE, followed by the award winners being announced by association junior vice-president Jo Oakden.

4 mins

It is hoped CPD will empower nurses to feel more confident and get more involved in anaesthesia in their practices.

5 mins

Veterinary Nursing Skills is aimed at both qualified and student vet nurses, and provides vital insights into nursing companion animals in a clinical setting.

5 mins