August 2022

Having recently won an RCVS Knowledge Award for Quality Improvement, Eloise Collins, deputy head veterinary nurse at Beech House Veterinary Centre in Southampton, tells the story of her practice’s journey in improving patient safety and welfare, and how it takes a village – or a practice team – to see meaningful change happen.

Hannah Morris advises on how VNs can help owners settle in their new family members, and develop an ongoing relationship between the practice and client.

29 mins

Joshua Sancho details how he has had to show resilience as he tackled his first year as a student veterinary nurse and the lessons he has learned so far – in and out of the lecture theatre.

8 mins

July 2022

SVN Thomas Choma provides an up-to-date look at information on taking companion animals abroad, and preparing clients for holidaying with their furry companions both overseas and in the UK.

34 mins

RVN Hannah Olliff-Lee shares her personal experience of suffering burnout and compassion fatigue, highlighting the causes and signs, as well as tips for getting your mojo back.

21 mins

BVNA president Alex Taylor rounds up 2022’s Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month and thanks the profession for its enthusiastic involvement.

8 mins

Laura George takes a look at these conditions, and how vet nurses can assist in management and treatment.

46 mins

Sam Buss speaks out against these unethical and cruel practices, explaining how vet professionals are being fooled into contributing and the importance of thoroughly researching volunteering opportunities.

18 mins

June 2022

Leila Hallaji shares a case of a young boxer diagnosed with this potentially life-threatening infection, detailing the treatment and care it received.

28 mins

Laura Lacey looks at the main species of this parasite, including their life cycles, and explains how veterinary nurses can assist in educating clients.

Written by VN Times anonymous contributors, this new column shines a light on the awkward conversations you should be having, but possibly shy away from – starting with salaries.

May 2022

RVN’s key responsibilities will be to oversee the nursing team and work with the rest of the senior leadership team to ensure smooth running of the practice.

6 mins

Meet the vet nurses who have received recognition for going “above and beyond” in the course of their duties. Do you know someone who deserves to join their ranks? If so, nominate them for an award.

2 mins

In his final post to mark Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month, Gerardo Poli outlines signs that might indicate whether you are at risk of compassion fatigue or burnout.

12 mins

SVN Jade Brindley shares how she took the leap to train to be a vet nurse and, in the process, changed what success means to her.

9 mins

It’s that time again: with Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month 2022 in full swing, the BVNA shares its plans and how you can get involved.

12 mins

Evidence-based veterinary medicine (EBVM) methodologies can bring significant improvements to daily practice, as RVN Leanne Reid found out first-hand when she got involved with RCVS Knowledge’s new EBVM for Practitioners course, supporting its testing. Here, she recounts why she is now an avid advocate for the course and the methodologies.

14 mins

Marie Rippingale discusses two of the main allergic respiratory and skin disorders in equids, and how veterinary nurses can help.

24 mins

In celebration of Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month – and with its 2022 theme in mind – Casey Plain shares her journey from nursing assistant to registered vet nurse and her hopes for the future, as well as reflecting on how the profession has progressed since the start of her career.

17 mins

Kelly Huitson RVN, advises on how vet nurses can support owners of animals suffering with blinding diseases.

19 mins