April 2016

Taking VN skills on an Antipodean adventure

Rebecca Hubbard, VN Times editor, in a new series, boards planes, trains and automobiles to talk to nurses about their experiences working abroad.

21 mins
RVN awareness: promoting the profession

Jane Davidson offers a few ideas for making the most of Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month, an initiative created to raise awareness of the vital role played by veterinary nurses in animal care and treatment.

9 mins

February 2016

Look after your mind and it’ll look after you

After attending a workshop by the RCVS Mind Matters group, I was startled to see … more

5 mins

January 2016

Filling in the gaps on working issues

While VN training touches on employment law, there may be significant gaps in a veterinary … more

5 mins

December 2015

VN Voice: Your chance to present research to your peers

Have you ever considered presenting your research at BVNA Congress? The Science Café is a … more

4 mins

November 2015

Cat friendly clinic creates oasis of calm

Oval Pet Centre in Sidcup, Kent is a family-run practice, led by Corrado Fornengo and … more

15 mins
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
VN Voice: Walking taller and with plenty more to say

Another BVNA Congress has come and gone. With delegate numbers up by almost 40 per … more

6 mins

October 2015

VN Voice: Congress is important time for us all

We’re all now getting ready for BVNA Congress, taking place in Telford from October 9 … more

5 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
VN Voice: Minimising the risks of falling foul of the code

A Key function of the BVNA is to support our members and to do this effectively, … more

6 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
Think before you post comments on social media

Using social media can achieve wonderful things – photos can be shared with friends and family … more

6 mins

July 2015

Training, qualifications and veterinary nursing know-how

I am a proud registered veterinary nurse, having undertaken NVQ Level 2 and Level 3 … more

9 mins

June 2015

Canine bull ‘types’ – breed-specific UK legislation

The Dangerous Dogs Act (DDA) 1991 was pushed through parliament in response to media and public … more

13 mins
‘One look at that wet, bedraggled puppy and I just had...

It was January 2013 and there had been a lot of snow that month. A member … more

13 mins
Working hard to help VNs cope with job pressure

BVNA sees investing time and effort into work on mental health and well-being for VNs … more

5 mins

May 2015

Crowdfunding – a cost-effective way to kick-start your career expansion

I first came across crowdfunding platform Kickstarter a few years ago, when I saw some … more

9 mins

March 2015

‘Lola is a typical, excitable and happy pug – she just...

Having always wanted a pug, I was really pleased to get Lola as a puppy in … more

15 mins
Congress will be a first for equine nurses

At BVNA we have been celebrating the diversity of the veterinary nursing profession. As has … more

5 mins