Beckie Barnardt explains her journey to working with wild and endangered species in South Africa – and how others can do the same…

Sieske Valk discusses some of the considerations for VNs and the wider team when encountering clients with pets nearing the end of their lives.

Inge Breathnach discusses the important role VNs have for patients, caregivers and staff.

A year of evolution and growth for veterinary nurses, 2023 presented unique challenges and opportunities as the veterinary community embraced change and innovation.

Michelle Bavage RVN recounts her career journey as someone with autism and ADHD.

Where do cats come from? To properly understand them, it is important to appreciate their ancestry, as this helps explain their species-specific behavioural needs. Alex Taylor RVN explains how cats became domesticated and why pet cats can sometimes be “wild” and often misunderstood…

Sarah Collins offers readers top nutritional tips to support recovery of ill and injured canine and feline patients.

Amanda Curtis details the benefits of using a standardised wound assessment framework in helping to identify certain clinical observations seen within the wound bed and surrounding skin of patients.

Ellie Meikle details various approaches and techniques vet nurses can adopt for dealing with such cases.

Victoria Bowes-Keegan outlines the role of vet nurses in providing support and educating owners on the risks of possible toxins to their pets – both within the home and outdoors.

Lauren McCarthy encourages fellow vet nurses to explore the variety of career options around them to get the very best out of this rewarding role.

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest global health issues of our time. Amanda Curtis RVN, chats about her contribution to VetTeamAMR – a new initiative from charity RCVS Knowledge that helps veterinary teams improve their antimicrobial use.

Francesca Lees clears up misunderstandings she has come across while in practice.

Georgia King shares her experiences in this area and the career-defining benefits it brings.

Lantra, the leading awarding body for land-based and environmental training, shares topics covered during veterinary nursing managers Stacey Bullock and Nicky Smith’s symposium on VN training, which took place at BVNA Congress.

Elin Moss discusses clinical signs, diagnosis, management and treatment options for canine and feline patients.