February 2015

Octodectes cynotis in cats and dogs – diagnosis and management techniques

OTODECTES cynotis is the most important ear mite in the cat and dog (Figure 1). … more

15 mins
Defying the odds to land dream job

A young deaf woman has overcome the odds to forge a career as a registered veterinary … more

10 mins
Osteoarthritis in companion animals: treatment and management advances

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a debilitative disease affecting companion animals. This article aims to explore the condition … more

16 mins
Team talk – tackling difficult conversations in vet practice

Frances McAulay has a wealth of experience in people management and employee relations, having qualified as … more

16 mins
Help for those considering a vet nurse career

Occasionally, the BVNA receives comments and questions from the public on issues relating to the … more

5 mins
Animal microchipping: loophole revelations in finding lost pets

Toni Clarke a pet owner from Hemblington near Norwich, tells VN Times of her sadness … more

36 mins
‘Seeing her cowering, I knew I couldn’t leave without her’

Oobie is a pedigree bullmastiff, but she will never win Crufts because of her “unique … more

6 mins

January 2015

PUSH YOURSELF TO MAKE THAT EXTRA EFFORT

In the first VN Voice column of 2015, the BVNA encourages veterinary nurses to take … more

7 mins
Nurses’ guide to postoperative pain management in canines

Kerry Hall Bsc(Hons), VN, DipAVN(Surgical), CertVN(ECC), VTS(ECC), offers advice to veterinary nurses on caring for … more

28 mins
Caring for puppies and kittens – advice to share with owners

Emma Gerrard DipAVN(SA), DipHE CVN, BSc(Hons), CVN, RVN, K-SQP, PHC, provides a comprehensive guide to … more

37 mins
Premedication with alpha-2 agonists – procedures for monitoring anaesthetic

Lisa Angell RVN, VTS(Anaesthesia), looks at the benefits, dosing requirements, alpha-2 agonist options and best … more

29 mins

December 2014

Wound care and first aid – new developments and advice for VNs

Claire Bloor MAEd, BSc(Hons), RVN, PGCE, QTLS, CertVN(Dent), explains wound aetiology, types, triage and treatment … more

31 mins
Probiotics under the microscope: what they are, uses and advice for...

Linda Matthewman BVSc, DACVIM(SAIM), MPhil, MRCVS, explains the value and benefits these microorganisms can have … more

23 mins
Reap benefits of putting clients first

We always try to see things from the client’s point of view – that’s why we’re good at … more

6 mins
Saffron – a pet for life, not just for Christmas

I always saw myself as a dog person, having grown up around boxers. But then … more

10 mins
All work and all play – helping pet trade animals in Indonesia

Julie Ross-Edwards former VN, shares her experiences of a trip to an Indonesian wildlife rescue … more

28 mins

November 2014

Referral nursing – opportunities for VNs to grow in an ever-expanding discipline

Samantha Thompson RVN, DipAVN(Small Animal), shares her own and other veterinary nurses’ experiences of the … more

24 mins
Pet physiotherapy: a complementary aid to companion animal health care

Eileen Green VN Times editor, speaks to a registered veterinary nurse who trained as an … more

31 mins
‘The attraction was instant – Beano wouldn’t leave my side’

Alice Blore SVN and ANA at Vets4Pets Sheffield (Birley Moor), shares a heartwarming tale of … more

13 mins
Feline hyperthyroidism – advances and nurse’s role in treatment and follow-up

Sarah Caney BVSc, PhD, DSAM(Feline), MRCVS, discusses the clinical signs, diagnostic tools and management options … more

24 mins