December 2017

As the veterinary profession reacts to the results from the RCVS Schedule 3 consultation, RVN and BVNA junior vice-president Stacey Bullock takes a closer look at one of its key building blocks.

19 mins

RVN Emma Gerrard spotlights a common practice case and how VNs can help manage the condition.

26 mins

RVN Kayleigh Walsh advises on clinical signs, treatment and care requirements for urethral blockages in entire male feline patients.

16 mins

RVN Laura Lacey talks vet nurses through potential dangers pets can encounter during the Christmas period, and what to advise owners regarding prevention strategies.

47 mins

Starting a series of articles discussing electrocardiography, Louise O'Dwyer begins with the basics ā€“ how to understand an ECG.

9 mins

November 2017

An often poorly understood and cared for species, Matthew Rendle spotlights the key steps VNs and vets can take to help when presented with a rabbit in need of urgent helpā€¦

38 mins

Louise Oā€™Dwyer highlights the measures that need to be taken to prevent infection, both during and after catheterisation.

27 mins

Dan Skeldon highlights different management options VNs can help with and advise their clients on regarding degenerative joint disease in canine and feline pets.

57 mins

The end is nigh for Ruth Clooney-Power and her emergency and critical care certificate, financed by the VN Times bursary she won. You can do it, Ruth ā€“ you're so close!

6 mins

RVN Louise O'Dwyer takes a look at the therapy needed for ā€“ and the requirements of ā€“ critical pneumonia patients.

7 mins

RVN Sarah Nicholson spotlights a case that not only led to a unique treatment being undertaken, but a new pet for her, too...

21 mins

SVN and BVNA student council representative Jasmine Kilpatrick reminds readers of the importance of social media etiquette.

7 mins

Marge Chandler takes a look at cases in practice where these live microbial species may be of help to cats and dogs.

45 mins

VN Times editor Rebecca Hubbard fills readers in on one of two open days at Marsā€™ Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition.

13 mins

RVN Alexandra Taylor asks why cats often receive suboptimal pain relief, and how VNs have a key role in challenging this...

7 mins

October 2017

With ownership of exotic species on the rise, Matthew Rendle helps RVNs understand what they need to become a ā€œgoodā€ VN for these animals, such as minimal fear and a willingness to try hardā€¦

28 mins

Stephanie Hedges helps RVNs navigate the world of pet behaviour ā€“ from its importance and how to get involved, to how influential the vet nurse is in the field.

35 mins

Should care bundles replace nursing care plans in veterinary practice? Helen Ballantyne looks at a tool widely used in human nursing and discusses the potential benefits.

27 mins

VN Times editor Rebecca Hubbard introduces two tales of VNs heading to South Africa to assist in relieving the plight of the rhino.

2 mins

RVNs Sara Harman and Jade Juniper describe their practiceā€™s experiences with a TV crew as it filmed the teamā€™s every move for a behind-the-scenes CBBC childrenā€™s show...

16 mins