May 2022

My resilience – my story

In celebration of Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month – and with its 2022 theme in mind – Casey Plain shares her journey from nursing assistant to registered vet nurse and her hopes for the future, as well as reflecting on how the profession has progressed since the start of her career.

17 mins
Ocular protection and helping blind pets adapt to life

Kelly Huitson RVN, advises on how vet nurses can support owners of animals suffering with blinding diseases.

19 mins
VN Happy Hour teams up with VetYou for virtual finances series

The free two-part series aims to break down barriers around financial conversations and help vet nurses take action, with the help of experts who understand the profession. 

8 mins

April 2022

VN Faye tackles tall order for charity

Yorkshire veterinary nurse will scale world-famous, 52-metre-high attraction tomorrow for Vetlife.

4 mins
GI issues in small animals – management and treatment

Laura George looks at these common disorders/diseases seen in practice, including causes, the diagnostic process, clinical signs, as well as caring for these patients.

41 mins
A hidden problem in pets – companion animal chronic pain

Nicola Lakeman discusses how this may present, the importance of educating owners to spot the signs and the impacts on a pet’s quality of life.

18 mins
Join us for VN Happy Hour: finding your nursing niche

April’s VN Happy Hour, which will explore how developing a nursing specialism can enhance your clinical career, will be held on Thursday 28 November from 8pm.

2 mins

March 2022

Globetrotting RVN takes to the streets

When not saving pets at Vets Now’s Glasgow hospital, Katherine Alexander dedicates her free time to helping pets on the city’s streets with welfare charity Streetvet.

20 mins
Nursing initiative launches at Wear Referrals

The aim of the restructure at the Linnaeus-owned small animal hospital is to deliver an even higher quality of care and treatment to pets and referring vets.

6 mins
Vet nurse allergy clinics – supporting dermatology patients

John Redbond explains the importance of VN clinics, how they can be run, and the role they play in aiding the vet and client.

27 mins
A quick guide to the 2022 BSAVA Congress programme

BSAVA Congress takes over Manchester Central from 24 March to 26 March for a hybrid online and in-person event – read on for a brief look into what’s in store.

17 mins
Pet parasite protection: educating owners on importance

Victoria Bowes offers advice on supporting clients with flea, tick and worm prevention, management, and treatment.

33 mins
Before I go to sleep – patient considerations pre-anaesthesia

Sarah Little outlines handling, behavioural and environmental aspects in animals pre-medication.

30 mins
Encouraging mums ‘back to what they love’

This International Women's Day, head of nursing services at Northwest Veterinary Services Kathryn Latimer Jones wants to empower women who left the profession to become mothers to return, saying it is “absolutely possible” to be both an RVN and parent.

15 mins

February 2022

Heart of the matter – canine cardiovascular diseases

Emma Gerrard outlines the conditions to be aware of, and the vet nurse’s role in patient management.

49 mins
‘I can’t sign’ – how to communicate with deaf colleagues and...

Profoundly deaf veterinary nurse Meghan Durno shares her experiences and offers advice on how to support hard-of-hearing co-workers and pet owners.

54 mins
Protecting pets: how vet nurses can help educate owners

Alex John discusses the importance of microchipping, vaccinating and insuring pets, and how VNs can support clients.

37 mins

January 2022

Animal blood transfusions: part 2 – performing the procedure

In the second of a two-part series, Helen Rooney looks at the VN’s role in preparing and administering the blood product.

25 mins
Cat Chat: OA

International Society of Feline Medicine vet Nathalie Dowgray explains why vet nurses play a key role in aiding the diagnosis of this condition in cats.

7 mins
VN clinics – building confidence

Nicola Lakeman offers advice on how to deliver invaluable clinics for clients and practices.

23 mins