Veterinary Poisons Information Service announces nine-venue UK roadshow aimed at keeping vets and vet nurses up to date in feline and canine toxicology.

The East of England Arena and Events Centre in Peterborough will host College of Animal Welfare’s Head Nurse Congress.

Student Helen overcomes Asperger's, dyspraxia and dyslexia to pursue her dream of becoming a veterinary nurse, landing Tom Moulton Award for Outstanding Dedication and Commitment.

Mars Petcare and Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition commission study to quantify positive impacts of human animal interaction and pet ownership – particularly for people who are lonely and socially isolated.

History made during October’s council meeting when VN council chairman and vice-chairman joined other appointed members and elected representatives for event at college’s HQ.

“I really believe this is a field VNs can have a huge impact on in terms of patient outcomes and I am keen to support all nurses in setting up these clinics” – John Redbond, dermatology nurse advisor.

The VetCPD course, launching on 19 November, will focus on nursing of paediatric and geriatric patients, and cover five modules.

Delegates benefit from packed programme, including more than 8,000 hours of CPD, an exhibition boasting more than 100 stands and a range of social functions.

BVNA and British Veterinary Dental Association Oral Care Nurse qualification breaks 2,000 completion barrier – smashing initial target of 300 nurses training in first year.

Five modules over three weeks will cover subjects such as “Emergency care of neonates and paediatric patients” and “Anaesthesia of geriatric patients”.

The RCVS has defended its decision to publish a mindfulness activity book for BVNA Congress after it was later criticised by some delegates.

“This is a new move for both the veterinary nurse education establishment and VetPartners” – RVN Lisa Bugh, Lynwood School of Veterinary Nursing.

RVNs and SVNs have until May 2019 to apply for the £1,000 bursary being offered by MSD animal health to “encourage qualified and student veterinary nurses into research”.

University of Nottingham research findings could provide new angle that could contribute to a future discussion regarding safeguarding "veterinary nurse".

VetQuest event aims to showcase some opportunities available to those interested in pursuing a veterinary or veterinary nursing career.

Delegates will be asked to explore hot topics and controversial issues – from dentistry to wound management – at congress 2018.