October 2024

ÂŁ1,000 grant has been created in the name of RVN Laura Turnbull and is open to all current and former veterinary nursing students at The College of Animal Welfare.

6 mins

A series of free video and audio support offering information and practical advice on dealing with symptoms has been launched by WellVet.

5 mins

September 2024

Results of audit carried out at Kent practice show a change to medetomidine and methadone decreased the number of patients having hypotension during anaesthesia.

7 mins

The VMG has called for collaboration to ensure the industry is “inclusive” of staff with disabilities or chronic conditions following a report.

5 mins

Project leaders have described the recognition given to their work on neurodiversity as “incredible” and hope it will continue to break down barriers in the sector.

4 mins

Bosses say they are thrilled to be working out of their multi-million pound facility in Basildon four months after the site was forced to close in connection with a fire in a neighbouring building.

4 mins

The standards last underwent a full review five years ago and aim to ensure the best education is provided for SVNs.

4 mins

Helen Macdonald has appealed for action from Defra ministers to end what she sees as officials’ “abuse of power” against her in connection with alpaca’s death in 2021.

9 mins

NVS Select Healthcare asks veterinary professionals to give advice for supporting calm in the workplace – for team members and patients – by taking part in a questionnaire this month.

4 mins

Tributes have been paid to a “stalwart” of the veterinary sector who led several of its most prominent organisations and served as an RCVS council member for nearly a quarter of a century.

5 mins

A report is set to go before college council members this autumn following a consultation on the measures, which have attracted calls for a referendum of professionals.

4 mins

The scheme is aimed at those supervising and supporting student veterinary nurses.

5 mins

Ben Witcomb and Dan Roden are heading to a shelter to help rehabilitate injured wildlife. 

5 mins

Claims worth more than ÂŁ13,000 uncovered in an investigation involving police fraud department.

5 mins

August 2024

Launched by vet-led Zero Pain Philosophy initiative for September’s international Pain Awareness Month, survey will seek to find where knowledge gaps among clinicians still remain.

5 mins

Whiskers ‘N’ Beans currently runs in Greater London, but has plans to expand to offer transport to referral centres outside the capital in the future.

7 mins

Having joined Kinfauns Veterinary Centre in Little Clacton in 1974, Caroline Fordham has helped nurse and treat a variety of patients, including small animals, equids, large animals – and even an elephant.

5 mins

While it backs scrapping the current council election system, the BVNA called for nurses to be seen as of “equal merit” in governance matters.

10 mins

Due to open this autumn, CVTC Harrogate will be the third nurse training centre for the group.

4 mins

A long-serving veterinary nurse has sought her own removal from the RCVS register to settle disciplinary proceedings over the removal of a microchip from a cat at a Suffolk practice.

6 mins