August 2024

Charlotte Pace outlines tangible and actionable steps every veterinary nurse can put into place daily, including emergency presentations, complications and dealing with chronic patients.

33 mins

Samantha Fontaine, Susan Holt, Gemma Irwin-Porter, Rachel Lumbis, Hamish Morrin, Sarah Vivian and Georgia Woods-Lee discuss the need for this type of VN, drawing on their own motives and experiences.

36 mins

Drawing on a case study, Ellie Kohut explains what this condition is, as well as its clinical presentation, diagnostics and nursing care needed.

21 mins

July 2024

Catriona Muir highlights the critical role of vet nurses in ensuring a successful outcome for ongoing care of animals and advocates for the establishment of nurse-led clinics in veterinary practices.

31 mins

Chloe Emily Thomas talks us through her career so far, describing her progression from a student during the COVID-19 outbreak to a three-year-qualified RVN undertaking a diploma in canine behaviour.

6 mins

Sara Ho-Le discusses the method of performing this process, what to do if a life-threatening abnormality is detected and how to categorise animals on arrival.

38 mins

In the first of this series, Rebecca Bruford discusses the different nursing roles in an equine referral hospital and how these contribute to gold standard patient care.

20 mins

Laura Wilkie explains the importance of dietary care in young horses, as well as the vital role nurses can play in patient care.

33 mins

June 2024

Tabitha Saltzer explains how she felt when first embracing the transition into a head nurse position, how she equipped herself with the correct tools for the job and what keeps her connected with her team.

7 mins

May 2024

Charlie Fisher outlines what is needed to prepare for these cases, treatment options available and the debunking of more archaic methods of managing affected patients.

35 mins

Jessica Bell details how to distinguish between an adverse event and a life-threatening situation when dealing with patients under anaesthesia, as well as the actions veterinary nurses can take.

59 mins

New RVN author Dale Gillies starts off her Vet Times blogging career with a tasteful little piece about the best ways to make a dog revisit its last meal…

12 mins

April 2024

Ben Witcomb details the most prevalent issues that present in young dogs, as well as owner education and the VN’s role in treatment.

47 mins

Charlie Fisher discusses several instances where evidence of disparity in the veterinary nursing sector exists, and how she believes more should be done to not only highlight this, but close the gap completely.

29 mins

March 2024

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1 mins

“Success can come in different ways. I wasn’t successful as a head nurse, but it didn’t stop me being successful somewhere else. It's not a measure of who you are – that’s not your top potential – it’s just where you are right there. It’s not a reason to quit!”

1 mins

RVN Ami Wood ponders the stigma that surrounds mental health and shares some advice for others struggling in a world that needs to create a culture of acceptance.

8 mins

The veterinary nurse. A key member of the practice team that enables and ensures that clinics run smoothly to provide patient and client care with compassion at the heart of their work. But, have we explored the potential for nurses to expand their remit and grasp the opportunities for practice ownership?

27 mins

Heather Simcock covers the highs and lows of this increasingly common condition in feline patients, including pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment.

53 mins

Kirsty Cavill discusses her experience in this area of veterinary medicine, and why its proliferation can only be a good thing for nurses.

47 mins