Vet Times articles

The latest veterinary content produced by Vet Times, covering topics such as Companion animal, Equine, Exotics, Farm animal, Welfare and General.

February 2021

Communicating with customers

Nicola Ackerman 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
Managing canine stress levels: dietary approach

Val Strong, Karen Marsh, Ross Tiffin and Christine Ward explore how a novel form of dog food may help with stress and anxiety in these animals.

32 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
Eye on EBVM: staying on top of evidence, your way

Whatever kind of nurse you are, evidence-based veterinary medicine can help you provide the best possible care for the animals in your trust – and RCVS Knowledge has a variety of free resources to help you do just this.

VN Voice: out of my comfort zone

Laura Jane Richards shares her journey to becoming a BVNA council member.

10 mins

January 2021

Matt’s Masterclass: mentorship

Matt reflects on 2020 and the challenges it brought, before discussing what makes a good leader or mentor, and the skills one needs to succeed in this.

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

Lead nutritionist Samantha Ware suggests prevention and management strategies for elevated levels of uric acid in the urine of this breed.

11 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
VN Voice: a time to be proud

Emily Gardiner-Warren reflects on 2020 and its impact on student vet nurses, colleges and teaching staff.

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

December 2020

VN Voice: implications of COVID-19 on deaf people and vet services

Albert Holgate discusses the impact of COVID-19 on vet professionals and clients living with hearing loss.

9 mins
Avoiding festive fails: keeping pets safe over Christmas

Charlotte Fennell discusses how nurses can advise owners on how to avoid any medical catastrophes during the festive season.

48 mins

Amy Henson considers the motivations behind food treats and how it affects dogs, advising mindfulness as Christmas approaches.

10 mins
Respiratory disorders and diseases – diagnosis and treatment

Jessica Beckett discusses emerging options for treating a variety of such conditions presenting in cats and dogs.

28 mins
Man’s best friend: how dogs reduce stress and anxiety

Vedrana Nikolic discovers how owning a dog aids human well-being in difficult times.

15 mins

November 2020

VN Happy Hour October 2020 – full event recording

If you weren’t able to join us for our first VN Happy Hour – the … more

68 mins
OA and joint pain: providing patient care during a pandemic

Nicola Ackerman explains how vet nurses can ensure patients are getting the best level of care amid COVID-19 restrictions.

19 mins
RANA memories – celebrating 50 years in the nursing profession

Doreen Lawrence looks back on her incredible career and shares some anecdotes of practice life in the 1970s.

30 mins
Tricky ticks and formidable fleas: fighting a year-round battle

Laura Lacey explains the importance of encouraging owners to treat these parasites throughout the year and how to do this.

30 mins