Emma Dever has juggled her management role with up to 20 hours a week of study, as well as helping to care for her father, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2021.
Charlotte Fennell from the Linnaeus-owned small animal hospital said it was an honour to have joined such a select group, and admitted the news of her success sparked tears of joy and relief.
Anne Ward, Lizzie Hackney, Robyn Lowe, Ciar Pembroke and Kirsty Cavill all received awards at the ceremony, held at the association’s annual congress in Telford (7 to 9 October).
A veterinary nurse who was given a court order more than two years ago following an incident on a flight to Turkey has now been dealt with by an RCVS panel.
College formally welcomes eight new overseas graduate vet surgeons and six new overseas-trained VNs on to their respective registers in an online event.
The post-registration programme supports RVNs entering referral practice and, in addition to the cohort increase, has also had its schedule updated to ensure attendees make best use of training time.
The RCVS DC has requested a Doncaster-based VN be removed from the register after she admitted falsifying a number of clinical records and holding herself out as an RVN, while not being registered.
The qualifications were launched in 2019 as the next achievable step for students who have completed their Level 3, choosing surgical, medical or practice nurse as their area of special interest.
Two surveys – one for the veterinary professions and the other for the public – have been launched to gather information in support of renewed efforts to secure title protection for veterinary nurses.
Congress was held for the first time in two years due to the pandemic and coincided with the opening of Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists’ new 30,000 sq ft referral hospital.
Vets across multiple species, veterinary nurses, receptionists, university staff and industry trailblazers recognised by new initiative that aims to bring together tomorrow’s veterinary leaders.
The Minster Veterinary Practice in York, which set up a clothing bank so clients could drop off unwanted items, has earned a top-level Investors in the Environment green award.
Incoming BVA president Malcolm Morley believes early training on how to guide human behaviour during conversations will help the profession to produce better practitioners.
Event will be held on 29 September from 2pm to 11pm UK time and will focus on dermatology diagnosis, science-based approaches and nutrition based support.
