January 2011

Veterinary nurse consults – the financial and personal benefits

Tracy Mayne RVN, VHA, CVPM, Cert SAN, explains how nurses can be empowered and practices … more

19 mins
No time for cavalier attitudes

Charlene Oosthuizen BSc(Hons), RVN, concludes her two-part article on syringomyelia in CKCS by considering ways … more

32 mins
A general approach to canine urinary tract disorders: origin to treatment

Fernando Reina DVM, MSc, SA (orthopaedics), MRCVS, looks at the clinical signs and pathology of … more

37 mins

December 2010

Training an eye on future of VN education across Europe

Libby Earle finds that VN training across Europe is fast developing, thanks to a collaborative … more

11 mins
Taking equine pain by the reins: management methodologies

Juliet Duncan BVM&S, MSc, DipECVAA, MRCVS, discusses the drugs available to ease pain in horses, … more

28 mins
Fits and starts: epilepsy part two

Kerry Hall BSc(Hons), DipAVN(Surgical), looks at the management of emergency seizuring patients and their nursing … more

15 mins
VN council needs you!

IF YOU’RE the kind of veterinary nurse who can see what needs to be done … more

10 mins
Allergies: how, why and what to do in small animal patients

Sue Paterson MA, VetMB, DVD, DipECVD, MRCVS, discusses dietary and environmental factors that must be … more

23 mins
Focusing on research: the plight of the cavalier King Charles spaniel

Charlene Oosthuizen BSc(Hons), RVN, conducted research into the CKCS and syringomyelia, as part of her … more

20 mins
Nutrition to improve recovery

Ashley Wemple BS, VN, looks at criteria for selecting the most appropriate feeding methods for hospitalised small animal patients

16 mins
UK nurse takes inspirational trip to critical care congress in Texas

Lindsey Dodd BSc(Hons), RVN, VPAC, reports on the International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium … more

18 mins
THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU’RE 30: USE YOUR SKILLS ABROAD

Lauren Williams, RVN, tells the tale of fulfilling her ambitions to use her nursing skills … more

29 mins

November 2010

Preparing an outdoor rabbit to stay healthy throughout winter

Alison Langridge RVN, BA(Hons) MBVNA, says that the threats facing rabbits are as real in … more

25 mins
NUTRITION IN ILL AND HOSPITALISED PATIENTS

Ashley Wemple BS, RVN, looks at how to assess and meet the nutritional needs of … more

14 mins
In fits and starts – managing canine epilepsy: part one

Kerry Hall BSc(Hons), DipAVN (Surgical), discusses epilepsy management, with particular focus on seizure types and … more

36 mins
Effective approaches to barrier nursing and controlling infection

Rebecca Bevan explains why a proactive approach to hygiene is wise to avoid infection exposure risks.

20 mins
Spotlight on BVNA Congress

VN Times highlights events from the 37th BVNA Congress, held in Kettering, from October 8-10, … more

17 mins

October 2010

BVNA president prepares to hand over reins at Congress

AS BVNA Congress approaches, the association’s head prepares to hand over the chains of office … more

7 mins
Subtle signs are all-important in detection of osteoarthritis in cats

Donna Gaylor RVN, PHC, explores the effects of osteoarthritis in cats and explains nursing techniques … more

24 mins
Management of dental disease in the canine and feline patient

Michelle Donovan RVN, DipAVN (medicine), looks at complications associated with periodontal disease and giving advice … more

26 mins