Jane Clements MSc (Human Behaviour Change), RVN head of neutering, explains the planned improvements to the charity’s neutering scheme following vet feedback.
Emma Gerrard discusses considerations vet nurses should be aware of when caring for pets during this period, including medicines, equipment, pain management, infection control and hygiene isolation protocols, as well as owner advice.
As the cost of living crisis bites for many pet owners, this month, Matt provides some tips and hints to pass on to them about keeping reptiles in an energy-efficient way.
Interacting with cats in a feline-friendly manner encompasses both physical and non-physical contact, including visual, olfactory and auditory information. International Cat Care’s Laura Watson tells us more…
Helen Ballantyne gives an overview of the British Association of Critical Care Nurses conference, which brought human nurses and VNs together to strengthen the one health ideal.
Kirsty Cavill explains how the vet nurse can be an OA ambassador in practice, the importance of this role, and how to manage and treat cases seen in companion animals.
RCVS Knowledge – using a case example scenario – shows how, with Farm Vet Champions and the help of VNs, practice teams can better their use of antimicrobials.
A veterinary nurse given a suspended jail term for making indecent images of children has been removed from the profession’s register, but was allowed to remain anonymous at a disciplinary hearing.
In the latest of our Practice Champions series, Zoetis along with Kirsty Cavill discuss this disease in felids and how veterinary nurses are perfectly placed to advocate for patients, advising on how to spot the condition early and raise owner awareness.
Pregnancy and Baby Loss Week took place from 9 to 15 October. Sally Linghorn RVN – while sharing her personal experience – explains why discussion among veterinary nurses about this sadly common heartache is so important…
Kirsty Cavill details how VNs are perfectly placed to advise owners on how to enhance their elderly pets’ lives and what to look out for as they reach their golden years.
Debbie Gray looks at a holistic approach to wound care and application in clinical practice, and explores the stages of wound healing, treatment options and the vet nurse’s role in continuity of care.
