March 2015

Cats have long been one of the most commonly owned pets in the UK. This enormous … more

20 mins

Flea infestation is a common concern among pet owners; nevertheless, many owners fail to implement an effective … more

28 mins

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

15 mins

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

5 mins

Diabetes mellitus is a complex disease, with stabilisation of blood glucose levels being affected by confounding … more

19 mins

February 2015

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

5 mins

Toni Clarke a pet owner from Hemblington near Norwich, tells VN Times of her sadness … more

36 mins

Oobie is a pedigree bullmastiff, but she will never win Crufts because of her “unique … more

6 mins

Casey Plain Bsc(Hons), ANA, CA-SQP, a VN Times reader, supports moves made to raise awareness … more

15 mins

OTODECTES cynotis is the most important ear mite in the cat and dog (Figure 1). … more

15 mins

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

10 mins

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a debilitative disease affecting companion animals. This article aims to explore the condition … more

16 mins

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

16 mins

January 2015

In the first VN Voice column of 2015, the BVNA encourages veterinary nurses to take … more

7 mins

Kerry Hall Bsc(Hons), VN, DipAVN(Surgical), CertVN(ECC), VTS(ECC), offers advice to veterinary nurses on caring for … more

28 mins

Emma Gerrard DipAVN(SA), DipHE CVN, BSc(Hons), CVN, RVN, K-SQP, PHC, provides a comprehensive guide to … more

37 mins

Lisa Angell RVN, VTS(Anaesthesia), looks at the benefits, dosing requirements, alpha-2 agonist options and best … more

29 mins

December 2014

Claire Bloor MAEd, BSc(Hons), RVN, PGCE, QTLS, CertVN(Dent), explains wound aetiology, types, triage and treatment … more

31 mins

Linda Matthewman BVSc, DACVIM(SAIM), MPhil, MRCVS, explains the value and benefits these microorganisms can have … more

23 mins

We always try to see things from the client’s point of view – that’s why we’re good at … more

6 mins