May 2019

‘Holding a veterinary nurse qualification opens a lot of doors’

Melanie Sainsbury shares her experiences of working in small animal practice and as a veterinary education manager.

10 mins
Responsible ownership: promoting welfare

Esme Hawkes discusses the role veterinary professionals play in ensuring pet owners are on board with everything from microchipping and vaccinations, to flea and tick treatment, training and behaviour.

29 mins
The Consult: Wendy Nevins

The BVNA president explains how she almost became a schoolteacher before discovering the joys of veterinary nursing, and outlines her hopes for the remainder of her presidential year.

13 mins
VN Voice: where can your qualification take you?

Gemma Reeve bangs the drum for this year's Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month theme, which is exploring the variety of nursing options out there.

7 mins
Veterinary nursing through the years

In celebration of Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month (VNAM), we at VN Times would like to take you back in time to the very roots of the veterinary nurse role, how it has evolved and the conception of VNAM.

8 mins
VN career choices: ‘just go for it’

RVN Nichi Cockburn talks about how her role in the profession has developed into practice management and veterinary physiotherapy.

13 mins
VN career choices: ‘I feel fulfilled – and you can too’

Karen Ramsey, clinical director from 3 Mile Veterinary Centre in Glasgow, describes her work and future career aspirations.

8 mins
VN career choices: ‘We’re trusted to work in areas of interest’

Andrew Whitfield-Roberts, of Upton Veterinary Clinic on the Wirral, talks about being a senior nurse.

9 mins

April 2019

Turning to teaching: how I made the grade

Emily Gardiner-Warren worked as a VN before turning to teaching. She is now a lecturer, tutor, programme manager and head of a centre. Here, she talks about how and why she went back to the classroom, and shares her advice on getting into teaching.

18 mins
The Consult: Shannon Poxon

An animal nursing assistant talks about her journey from pharmacy dispenser to working in the veterinary sphere.

27 mins
Feline hypertension: tests and client compliance

Sarah Caney discusses the importance of regular blood pressure evaluation in cats, and the part RVNs can play in ensuring owner awareness and understanding.

26 mins
Respiratory disorders – VN management and treatment

Laura Rosewell discusses managing emergency cases of dyspnoea, types of breathing diseases commonly seen in practice, and how these canine and feline patients can be supported by veterinary nurses – both during hospitalisation and after discharge.

49 mins
VN Voice: tell them how you can

Albert Holgate shares his journey from animal lover to clinical manager, the challenges of being deaf in the profession and his aims as a BVNA councillor.

9 mins
Cat Chat: hunting behaviour

International Cat Care behaviourist Elizabeth Waring looks at the hunting behaviour of cats and explains why they still do this despite being fed.

7 mins
Itchy pet cats and dogs – scratching the condition’s service

Gayle Morrison and Victoria Robinson discuss prevalent causes of – and latest treatment options for – pruritic patients.

37 mins
Matt’s Masterclass: fighting the fear

This month, Matt reflects on the fluttering feeling of fear at the prospect of treating exotics patients, and considers how far the care of exotics species has progressed over the years.

21 mins
Medical clinics and the role of VNs

Ahead of her BSAVA Congress lecture, Nicola Ackerman, RVN, discusses how nurses are best placed to lead these arrangements in practices and stresses why her peers’ skills should not be undervalued.

23 mins

March 2019

Theatre scrubs and their impact on patient safety during surgery

Looking at various studies and types of surgical attire through history, Claire Roberts discusses its efficacy in reducing surgical site infections.

35 mins
Above and Beyond award winners, 2019

Meet the vet nurses who have received recognition for going “above and beyond” in the course of their duties. Do you know someone who deserves to join their ranks? If so, nominate them for an award.

1 mins
Holding the reins of equine district vet nursing movement

Marie Rippingale – who has been at the coalface for equine veterinary nursing for many years – explains why she believes district veterinary nursing should be formally recognised and how it could enhance well-being for all.

15 mins