March 2011

Demodicosis – what’s new and advancing in treatment regimes

Sue Paterson MA, VetMB, DVD, DipECVD, MRCVS, RCVS, on selecting appropriate methods for the identification … more

17 mins
Chemotherapy: safe use of cytotoxic drugs in practice

Linda Roberts VTS (Oncology), DipAVN (Medical), RVN, offers guidelines for the safe handling and administration … more

28 mins

February 2011

Worming horses and donkeys: an holistic approach

Chris Shepherd BVM&S, BSc(Hons), MSc, MRCVS, discusses worm egg counts as part of an integrated … more

22 mins
Getting to grips with diabetes: canine and feline approaches

Jennifer Cartwright RVN, A1, discusses the diagnostic tools and treatments for this ever-increasing condition of … more

28 mins
Miracles and mishaps: PDSA’s most memorable moments

Maria Thompson looks at what PDSA has been up to in 2010, with a top-10 … more

14 mins
Shedding light on veterinary wound care developments

Robin Fearon reveals how low level light therapy is being trialled by a UK VN … more

24 mins

January 2011

A general approach to canine urinary tract disorders: origin to treatment

Fernando Reina DVM, MSc, SA (orthopaedics), MRCVS, looks at the clinical signs and pathology of … more

37 mins
An introduction to acupuncture for companion animal practice

Holly Mash BVSc, VetMFHom, cert IVAS, MRCVS, explains acupuncture and how nurses can stimulate acupressure … more

22 mins
Veterinary nurse consults – the financial and personal benefits

Tracy Mayne RVN, VHA, CVPM, Cert SAN, explains how nurses can be empowered and practices … more

19 mins
No time for cavalier attitudes

Charlene Oosthuizen BSc(Hons), RVN, concludes her two-part article on syringomyelia in CKCS by considering ways … more

32 mins

December 2010

Training an eye on future of VN education across Europe

Libby Earle finds that VN training across Europe is fast developing, thanks to a collaborative … more

11 mins
Taking equine pain by the reins: management methodologies

Juliet Duncan BVM&S, MSc, DipECVAA, MRCVS, discusses the drugs available to ease pain in horses, … more

28 mins
Fits and starts: epilepsy part two

Kerry Hall BSc(Hons), DipAVN(Surgical), looks at the management of emergency seizuring patients and their nursing … more

15 mins
VN council needs you!

IF YOU’RE the kind of veterinary nurse who can see what needs to be done … more

10 mins
Allergies: how, why and what to do in small animal patients

Sue Paterson MA, VetMB, DVD, DipECVD, MRCVS, discusses dietary and environmental factors that must be … more

23 mins
Focusing on research: the plight of the cavalier King Charles spaniel

Charlene Oosthuizen BSc(Hons), RVN, conducted research into the CKCS and syringomyelia, as part of her … more

20 mins
Nutrition to improve recovery

Ashley Wemple BS, VN, looks at criteria for selecting the most appropriate feeding methods for hospitalised small animal patients

16 mins
UK nurse takes inspirational trip to critical care congress in Texas

Lindsey Dodd BSc(Hons), RVN, VPAC, reports on the International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium … more

18 mins
THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU’RE 30: USE YOUR SKILLS ABROAD

Lauren Williams, RVN, tells the tale of fulfilling her ambitions to use her nursing skills … more

29 mins

November 2010

Spotlight on BVNA Congress

VN Times highlights events from the 37th BVNA Congress, held in Kettering, from October 8-10, … more

17 mins