March 2010

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

November 2009

Exploratory laparotomy: you never know what you’ll get!

Amanda Arme RVN, finds that a dog called Minstrel lived up to his name, and … more

16 mins
The itchy and scratchy show: bacterial infections of the skin

Mary Fraser BVMS, PhD, CertVD, PGCHE, FHEA, CBiol, MIBiol, MRCVS, examines the primary and secondary … more

15 mins
Nursing the spinal patient

Lisa Thompson DipAVN(surg), looks at the conditions causing spinal problems in dogs and how nursing … more

19 mins
Benefiting from annual appraisals – good for you and for business

Maggie Shilcock BSc (Zool), CMS offers some basic pointers to make your next appraisal a … more

19 mins
Hydrotherapy referrals: the applications and limitations

Sian Norris BScAnSc, VN, CHA hydrotherapist, PGCAn, Phys (pending), on the theory of exercise in … more

19 mins
Technical revolution – the pros and cons of digital radiography

Tim Watson PhD, BVM&S, MRCVS, shares his experiences of going digital and explores the options … more

25 mins