Hany Elsheikha looks at reasons behind poor compliance among owners when adopting helminth treatment protocols for their pets and proposes some solutions for VNs to action

Babesiosis is an emerging threat to UK pets. Make sure you get the latest independent information here to help you tackle this.

Rebecca Hubbard continues June's article on “a look at what’s occurring in practice” by hearing from more VNs about their day-to-day flea and tick treatment dealings, advice, compliance and more.

Rebecca Hubbard reports from the 2016 edition of the BVA Animal Welfare Foundation’s annual discussion forum.

Portly pups, colossal cats, hefty hamsters, rotund rabbits – the fight against flab is something most people struggle with, as do the nation’s pets.

Rebecca Hubbard, in a new series, talks to RVNs about their day-to-day work, finding out what they like and love (and maybe what they don’t) about their jobs, and what it is they get up to.

RCVS VN council member and zoo RVN Matthew Rendle talks of the male side of the profession, where numbers are, unfortunately, dwindling.

Holly Kernot shares highlights from the Association of Zoo and Exotic Veterinary Nurses’ second annual meeting.

The BVNA has announced the new members of its council. If you’re thinking this is a bit out of the blue, I suppose it is, mainly because of that bugbear of mine – lack of engagement.

The threat from ticks and tick-borne diseases is changing. Get the latest independent information here.

The first year after qualifying as an RVN is exciting. You’ve passed your exams and your nursing progress log/clinical skills log is behind you, but, even qualified, you’re always learning – one of the great things about this profession.

Every veterinary profession member, including the VN, knows the importance of CPD and further learning. In fact, it’s likely some VNs love it, seeing it as a chance to grow and learn, as well as achieve those much-needed CPD hours.

Marie Rippingale, a well-respected and highly thought of REVN, decided in 2015, after 13 years … more

Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) is an exaggerated inflammatory condition that can start from a local source, yet becomes widely systemic.

On a Saturday in late May, the BVNA’s Kent branch held its first CPD and fund-raising day, with more than 100 veterinary nurses, reps, speakers and helpers turning up to Hadlow College in Tonbridge.

VN Times editor Rebecca Hubbard asks VNs for their opinions on owner advice, compliance and the nurse’s role in practice regarding this hotly debated topic.