April 2016

A captive congress for clinical coaches

Rebecca Hubbard reports from 2016’s TP Congress, where clinical coaching, cocktails and canapés made for a captivating concoction.

24 mins
Managing CPD on a budget

BVNA education development coordinator Debbie Gray tells readers about the free CPD available for its members.

5 mins
Equine intervention: bandaging angels impart wound expertise

Marie Rippingale introduces the Equine Bandaging Angels – a group of four veterinary nurses who are delivering wound care CPD to veterinary practices nationwide.

8 mins

March 2016

Supporting staff and pet owners with euthanasia

Rebecca Hubbard in a new series, delves into the digital world to find websites, apps, forums and noticeboards to help and inspire VNs in work and play.

16 mins
Where there’s a VN will, there’s a VN way

Caroline Iser shares her experiences as an animal hospital VN, the gratification and satisfaction she receives and the importance of like-minded colleagues.

11 mins
Evolving VNs in many ways, shapes and forms

Holly Kernot speaks to RVN Jane Davidson on the methods in which she reaches out to fellow nurses and her hopes for the profession’s future.

18 mins

The EDGE programmes from Vets Now are not only exciting and fun but they provide the ideal springboard for a career in EEC.

7 mins

January 2016

A talk on the wild side

A VN’s role may have developed over the past 25 years, but the fact remains … more

26 mins

December 2015

Wonder and sadness of wildlife in South Africa

Another summer; another amazing opportunity to continue my quest to learn, savour and share the … more

29 mins

November 2015

Motherhood vs nursing: achieving the right balance

Being a mum in a full-time head nurse role has its challenges. However, from my … more

12 mins
Imparting nursing know-how in India

We all know and agree having a well-trained and compassionate veterinary nurse working in a … more

9 mins

October 2015

Veterinary nursing: more options than meet the eye

If you fancy a change in your career, but want to stay in veterinary nursing … more

36 mins

September 2015

Evolving nurse practice with evidence-based medicine

The RCVS is encouraging veterinary professionals to incorporate evidence-based veterinary medicine (EBVM) into their everyday work. … more

7 mins
Secret to success: why personal staff selection sits top on group’s...

Sitting in her office, vet and clinic director Kelly Whitelaw said with conviction: “In terms … more

18 mins
Nurse of the Year stresses importance of more developing country education

RVN Hayley Walters has two passions in her working life and says being named Ceva … more

17 mins

August 2015

‘There’s so much in veterinary nursing; you are never just a VN’

The royal charter stands out as the highlight of Kathy Kissick’s time as RCVS VN council … more

15 mins
Dealing with emergencies and emotions in veterinary practice

A little girl screaming and sobbing in the waiting room; a mum having to deal with … more

14 mins

February 2015

Defying the odds to land dream job

A young deaf woman has overcome the odds to forge a career as a registered veterinary … more

10 mins
Team talk – tackling difficult conversations in vet practice

Frances McAulay has a wealth of experience in people management and employee relations, having qualified as … more

16 mins
Help for those considering a vet nurse career

Occasionally, the BVNA receives comments and questions from the public on issues relating to the … more

5 mins