May 2022

Allergies affecting horses – how RVNs can support such cases

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

24 mins
Ocular protection and helping blind pets adapt to life

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

19 mins

March 2022

Vet nurse allergy clinics – supporting dermatology patients

John Redbond explains the importance of VN clinics, how they can be run, and the role they play in aiding the vet and client.

27 mins
Before I go to sleep – patient considerations pre-anaesthesia

Sarah Little outlines handling, behavioural and environmental aspects in animals pre-medication.

30 mins

January 2022

Cat Chat: OA

International Society of Feline Medicine vet Nathalie Dowgray explains why vet nurses play a key role in aiding the diagnosis of this condition in cats.

7 mins

December 2021

Avoiding festive fails – keeping pets safe during the holidays

April Murphy RVN, considers toxic temptations, household hazards and routine changes – and what to do if disaster strikes.

34 mins

November 2021

Dentistry – brushing up on knowledge

Sarah Ramsden discusses managing periodontal disease – looking at nurse clinics, puppy and kitten health checks, and advising clients.

33 mins

August 2021

Managing anaesthesia – a veterinary nurse’s role throughout

Georgina Sharman looks at the use of this in practice and how vet nurses can assist.

31 mins
VN Voice: writing a nursing article

It can be very daunting trying to write an article, but it is not as scary as you might think. Nicola Ruedisueli RVN, shares some tips on how you can get your work published...

9 mins

July 2021

Aural dermatology cases – utilisation of veterinary nurses

Nicola Lakeman looks at the benefits that an RVN’s involvement in ear cases can bring.

18 mins
Nursing patients with intervertebral disc disease

Elle Payne covers the grading and management of this common spinal cord condition, before detailing care that can be offered by veterinary nurses.

22 mins

June 2021

Nursing small furries – advice to share with owners

April Louise Murphy discusses care of rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters, including husbandry and nutrition.

51 mins

April 2021

A VN’s role in nursing the myasthenia gravis patient

Elle Payne explains how the veterinary nurse assists in caring for canine patients with this disease.

March 2021

Fleas and ticks in pets – prevention and treatment

Emma Gerrard advises on how to tackle these tricky parasites as spring approaches.

Matt’s Masterclass: tortoise tips

With spring just around the corner, Matt takes a look at nurse care and support to tortoises coming out of hibernation.

30 mins

February 2021

Communicating with customers

Nicola Ackerman PGDip, RVN, CertSAN, Cert VN ECC, VTS(Nutrition), offers advice on how to master the art of talking to reluctant clients, and the importance of this “soft skill” in gaining compliance.

28 mins
An age-old problem – caring for senior cats and dogs

Laura Lacey details the disease processes that can affect small animal patients as they get older, and the importance of sharing with owners what is normal and what is not.

39 mins

January 2021

Cat Chat: energy requirements

Sarah Collins, International Society of Feline Medicine programme manager at International Cat Care, explains how to work out energy requirements for your hospitalised feline patients.

6 mins
New arrivals: advice for puppy and kitten owners

Emma Gerrard shares tips for RVNs to pass on to owners of young cats and dogs.

36 mins
Obesity in pet patients – slimming down a growing problem

Victoria Bowes advises on how VNs can help owners manage their pets’ weight and understand what is “too fat” or “too thin”.

34 mins