October 2020

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

Researchers recorded the number of vocalisations and duration of activity of orphaned kittens and mother-reared kittens during two-minute separations from their nest.

4 mins

Colleagues from East Lothian practice Dunedin Vets are preparing to walk, run, cycle and swim the equivalent distance from John Oā€™Groats to Landā€™s End on behalf of Pets As Therapy charity.

5 mins

The winners will be announced at the associationā€™s virtual awards evening during its This Is Us 2020 event.

4 mins

ā€œThe new facilities will enhance the exciting environment provided by Keeleā€™s expertise in life sciences and our highly regarded medical schoolā€¦ā€ ā€“ Jonathan Wastling, Keele University.

4 mins

RVN receives the MSD Animal Health Research Bursary trophy and Ā£1,000 for her research and presentation on quantifying and monitoring practice cleanliness.

6 mins

September 2020

Insurance provider is encouraging the profession to recognise the ā€œdedication and talent of the UKā€™s veterinary professionals, teams and practicesā€ by nominating colleagues for its 2021 awards.

3 mins

Team behind MSDā€™s Bravecto hosting live webinar based on The Big Flea Projectā€™s latest data and insights on Tuesday 6 October.

2 mins

BSAVA announcement on its popular course coincides with the RCVSā€™ announcement practice standards scheme assessments are restarting remotely.

4 mins

Series of discussion sessions will focus on on key topics that affect the veterinary nursing profession.

5 mins

Business owners, practice founders, HR directors and association past-presidents among the roster of speakers for afternoon of inspirational talks on 29 September.

5 mins

Royal Canin is hosting a two-part webinar series to help practitioners working with obese pets in veterinary practice.

3 mins

ā€œWe felt the personalities of all three dogs came through so beautifully in Stephā€™s pictureā€¦ we are delighted to declare her the winnerā€ ā€“ Sabrina Jordan of Krka.

4 mins

Study is being conducted on vet and VN experiences of using video, telephone or email consults during the COVID-19 pandemic.

3 mins

The VN turned vet receptionist is one of just 9% of receptionists enrolled on the scheme to complete all three levels and earn fully accredited status.

5 mins

RVNā€™s ambitious list includes trekking to Mount Everestā€™s base camp, running a marathon, and travelling through France and Italy with her dog.

6 mins

The three new categories have been chosen to celebrate ā€œtruly inspirational individualsā€ at the associationā€™s This Is Us Awards Evening.

4 mins

OSCE opportunities opened up to student nurses as VetSkill and Central Qualifications sign agreements with City and Guilds.

3 mins

CloserStill Media has confirmed it will be postponing the event due to ongoing concerns with the coronavirus pandemic.

5 mins