June 2018

Allergic disease clinics – how to set up and run them

Emma Gerrard DipAVN(SA), DipHECVN, BSc(Hons), CVN, RVN, K-SQP, PHC, advises on how to offer an allergy clinic to support dermatology patients with skin diseases – a common problem in small animal veterinary practice.

25 mins
Practice Champions: leading the charge on cat hypertension

In the latest in our Practice Champions series, we team up with Ceva Animal Health and hear from Stephanie Barnard-Horne DipVN, RVN, ISFMCertFN, FnD(WVA), from Oxford Cat Clinic on high blood pressure in feline patients and the ease of measuring it.

15 mins

April 2018

Is it (coco)nuts – or are we too dismissive of clients’ claims?

With research suggesting many vets are concerned with clients’ use of the internet for their pet’s health care needs, Louise Buckley ponders whether engagement with their search interests would strengthen vet-owner relationships.

28 mins

March 2018

Nursing notes: capnography part 2

Completing her capnography series – part one of which appeared in VNT18.02 – Louise looks at how to interpret the capnogram.

20 mins
Taking pets on holiday – ensuring your clients are prepared

Emma Gerrard DipAVN(SA), DipHECVN, BSc(Hons), CVN, RVN, K-SQP, PHC, gives VNs the information they need to help intrepid companion animals and their owners. Reviewed by Joy Howell RVN, DipAVN(Surgical), C-SQP.

34 mins

February 2018

This year, VN Times is teaming up with leading animal health companies to applaud VNs leading the charge in areas and conditions. First up, we hear from Holly Warrilow RVN and her work with older pets, with the help of Norbrook.

10 mins
Obesity in small animals – achieving owner understanding

RVN Laura Lacey urges VNs to talk, talk and talk some more about this potentially tricky problem in pets.

50 mins
Nursing notes: capnography

For February's VN Times, RVN Louise O'Dwyer begins an article series on practical capnography – a topic highly requested by readers.

13 mins

January 2018

Working towards fear-free vet visits

RVN Michelle Cox talks readers through how her veterinary practice is helping frightened dogs cope with their much-needed trips to the clinic.

37 mins
Congestive heart failure – a model for nursing our patients

RVN Emma Gerrard details the protocol she designed to help owners follow the nursing plans they are given for pets with this condition.

34 mins
Nursing notes: cardiac arrhythmias

Continuing her series of articles on electrocardiography, RVN Louise O'Dwyer takes a look at how to identify cardiac arrhythmias.

11 mins

December 2017

‘Tis the season: highlighting festive hazards for pets

RVN Laura Lacey talks vet nurses through potential dangers pets can encounter during the Christmas period, and what to advise owners regarding prevention strategies.

47 mins
Nursing notes: electrocardiograms

Starting a series of articles discussing electrocardiography, Louise O'Dwyer begins with the basics – how to understand an ECG.

9 mins

November 2017

Rabbit triage and critical care

An often poorly understood and cared for species, Matthew Rendle spotlights the key steps VNs and vets can take to help when presented with a rabbit in need of urgent help…

38 mins
Urinary catheters in dogs – placement and maintenance tips

Louise O’Dwyer highlights the measures that need to be taken to prevent infection, both during and after catheterisation.

27 mins
Nursing notes: critical pneumonia patients

RVN Louise O'Dwyer takes a look at the therapy needed for – and the requirements of – critical pneumonia patients.

7 mins
Leech therapy: a novel approach to a big problem

RVN Sarah Nicholson spotlights a case that not only led to a unique treatment being undertaken, but a new pet for her, too...

21 mins
Cat chat: pain relief

RVN Alexandra Taylor asks why cats often receive suboptimal pain relief, and how VNs have a key role in challenging this...

7 mins

October 2017

What makes a good exotic and wildlife VN?

With ownership of exotic species on the rise, Matthew Rendle helps RVNs understand what they need to become a “good” VN for these animals, such as minimal fear and a willingness to try hard…

28 mins
Behaviour advice: to give or not to give?

Stephanie Hedges helps RVNs navigate the world of pet behaviour – from its importance and how to get involved, to how influential the vet nurse is in the field.

35 mins