February 2024

Emma Foreman runs through the expectations for an important role in student nurse development.

7 mins

Anna Mercer explains how, in the same way cats should no longer be considered as small dogs, this inquisitive species has its own unique set of husbandry and veterinary needs.

50 mins

January 2024

“We had so many interesting conversations; I questioned why, in this day and age, animals are neglected as much as they are. And when we looked at it, religion factors massively – and also, education! ”

1 mins

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

51 mins

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

28 mins

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

50 mins

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

1 mins

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

10 mins

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…

6 mins

December 2023

Frances Gaudiano takes a look back at her 30-year career and how much things have changed.

39 mins

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

19 mins

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.

40 mins

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

35 mins

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.

34 mins

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.

7 mins

November 2023

“The first thing I would say is, don’t be put off by how much of an enormous and complicated a topic it seems, because so many people are – you don't need to know the ins and outs of every single body system to be able to give good care to your patients…”

1 mins

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.

14 mins

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

12 mins

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

5 mins

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.

24 mins