April 2010

Epilepsy in cats and dogs part two: treating and managing the...

Vicki Brown VetMB, BA, BSc, MRCVS examines the question of when to initiate treatment and … more

27 mins
Rabbit enquiries: what’s an emergency and what’s not

Glen Cousquer BSc(Hons) BVM&S, CertZooMed, PGDOE, MSc MRCVS, offers tips for receptionists and nurses on … more

8 mins
A sticky situation for Diddy

Laura Wright BSc (Hons), RVN, recounts how, after her own dog was rushed in for … more

14 mins

March 2010

Beyond the call of duty – the tale of the hand-reared degu

Cathrine Raw RVN, documents the challenges of taking on a tiny degu, detailling the journey … more

15 mins
RABBIT WELFARE ASSESSMENT

Glen Cousquer BSc (Hons), BVM&S, CertZooMed, PGDOE, MSc, MRCVS, looks at the role of the … more

29 mins
Jumping to the challenge of educating owners on fleas

Hayley Hygate RVN, discusses the life cycle of fleas, and describes preventive measures that can … more

22 mins
An update on the status of Kenya’s orphaned elephants

Sandy Griffith, RVN, BFRP, describes how, after her first visit to the David Sheldrick Wildlife … more

30 mins
Epilepsy in cats and dogs part one: symptoms and effects

Vicki Brown VetMB, BA, BSc, MRCVS, discusses the theory of how and why seizures occur, … more

28 mins
The effect of regulation on Ireland’s vet nursing profession

Aoife Joyce explains how Ireland’s veterinary nursing profession has developed since it became regulated in 2008.

7 mins

February 2010

Untangling the often-confusing issue of nutraceutical therapy

Sam Frogley RVN, provides an overview of products that may, within certain limits, offer benefits … more

19 mins
A day in the extraordinary life of a veterinary nurse

Emma Dahm VN Times editor, reports on the day-to-day challenges faced by a VN who … more

25 mins

January 2010

Diabetes management: focus on role of veterinary nurses

Michelle Donovan RVN, DipAVN(Medicine), discusses the part VNs have to play in stabilising and managing … more

34 mins
Ear cytology part three: ear cleaning techniques

Rachel Horton VN, gives practical advice for veterinary nurses on helping clients to prevent ear … more

10 mins
SNOTTY NOSE, ABSCESSES, PYREXIA OLD AND NEW INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Kirsten Pickles BVMS, MSc, Cert EIM, PhD, Dip ECEIM, MRCVS and Jenny Clements BVSc, MSc, … more

23 mins
Scrubbing, gowning and gloving – evidence for best practice part 2

James Gasson nursing manager and theatre supervisor, concludes his series with a look at the pros and cons of disposable versus reusable surgical scrubs, and at various aseptic gloving techniques.

19 mins

December 2009

Nursing the cardiac patient: approaches to effective care

Sophie Lamb RVN, explains the clinical signs of heart disease, and details treatment methods for … more

28 mins
FACT OR FICTION…? DISPELLING MYTHS OF RABBIT NEUTERING

Glen Cousquer RCVS, BVM&S, CertZooMed, explains the pros and cons of rabbit neutering and addresses … more

16 mins
Scrubbing, gowning and gloving – evidence for best practice part 1

James Gasson operating department manager, on the objectives of surgical hand antisepsis and methods to … more

22 mins
Ear cytology part two: cases of ear scratching and head shaking

Rachel Horton VN, provides some practical advice for the effective treatment of ear mites and … more

11 mins
Election time – how to make a difference to your profession

Claire Millington RCVS communications manager, explains VN council and talks to two members about their … more

14 mins