October 2016

Firework and noise phobias: keeping pets calm

Emma Gerrard discusses environmental triggers, as well as short-term and long-term management strategies, for cats and dogs with sound sensitivities.

24 mins

August 2016

Feline hypertension is a significant problem in clinical practice that causes morbidity and mortality in ageing cats.

10 mins

July 2016

Get the latest independent information canine rickettsial diseases, tick-borne diseases that multiply within circulating cells.

33 mins

Babesiosis is an emerging threat to UK pets. Make sure you get the latest independent information here to help you tackle this.

38 mins

The threat from ticks and tick-borne diseases is changing. Get the latest independent information here.

51 mins

June 2016

Lyme disease is relatively new but growing threat for both pets and people in the UK. Get independent up-to-date information here to help you tackle this.

41 mins

May 2016

Equine atypical myopathy: nursing care in a crossbreed case

REVN Marie Rippingale recalls a case of equine atypical myoglobinuria, detailing the pivotal nursing required to get the crossbreed back to full health.

22 mins
Harnessing a feline-friendly ethos: how VNs can help

VN Times editor Rebecca Hubbard continues her delve into the digital realm by talking to International Cat Care about why its Cat Friendly Clinic initiative and website is worthwhile.

26 mins

Our knowledge of ticks and tick borne diseases is growing, but so are the risks. Get informed and find out how you can fight against ticks now.

20 mins

April 2016

Ageing in dogs and cats: helping pets sustain quality of life

Lynne Kerrigan suggests ways VNs can advise and assist dog and cat owners in helping geriatric pets live life to the full in their senior years.

28 mins
Contamination control: part 2 – a vet nurse’s critical role

Laura Rosewell discusses how VNs’ actions and protocols are essential in preventing disease spread in practice, in the second of a two-part article.

17 mins

Ear infections are among the top 10 reasons dogs are presented to vets, but treating otitis externa can be a challenge.

6 mins

March 2016

Mandatory microchips: how they affect veterinary nurses

Nicola Ackerman looks at an RVN’s microchipping role in light of new legislation coming into force.

20 mins
Supporting staff and pet owners with euthanasia

Rebecca Hubbard in a new series, delves into the digital world to find websites, apps, forums and noticeboards to help and inspire VNs in work and play.

16 mins

The EDGE programmes from Vets Now are not only exciting and fun but they provide the ideal springboard for a career in EEC.

7 mins

February 2016

Hatching a plan to promote hen husbandry

The first and most important aspect to remember when dealing with hens is they are … more

20 mins

December 2015

Contamination control: part 1 – preventing surgical site infections

Laura Rosewell details the VN’s critical role in helping stop infection in practice and measures to adopt in surgical environments.

29 mins

November 2015

Can you guarantee your clients will give antibiotics responsibly? Poor compliance is likely to compromise … more

Care of ageing patients: general considerations for nursing

ABSTRACT As veterinary nurses, we readily advise clients about the additional needs of elderly animals … more

27 mins

A key step towards responsible antibiotic use is selecting the appropriate antibiotic. Responsible use will … more