February 2022

The Small Animal Expert Group will bring together key players from across the veterinary sector, and use data analysis and data sharing to keep on top of new and re-emerging trends in small animal disease.

12 mins

Recognising receptionists as invaluable in practices to helping spread importance of preventive health initiatives, Virbac has launched a dental care course features, with content tailored to the front of house.

5 mins

VetPartners and horse feed manufacturer Dengie want to highlight the risks to overweight horses of related health issues such as laminitis.

6 mins

Anyone getting a ticket to the Veterinary Marketing Association awards before 9 March will be in with a chance of winning a night’s stay for two and breakfast at the Royal Lancaster London Hotel.

2 mins

“I think that if you really want to achieve anything, go for it. I did not think I would be in this position 5 years ago, let alone 10 or 15 years ago. If you strive for something you can achieve it” – Sophie Hadfield.

7 mins

There are 13 candidates standing in this year’s election for RCVS council and nine standing for VN council – voting is open from 14 March to 22 April.

6 mins

Europe’s largest vet group has partnered with the University of Bristol to produce a “widening participation” video to encourage more youngsters from ethnic minorities into the profession.

7 mins

SAVSNET has asked vets across the country with patients suffering vomiting or has diarrhoea to complete a questionnaire and supply a faecal sample.

7 mins

Improve International, in partnership with Pet Blood Bank UK, has launched the 15-month course to provide training for VNs and technicians with an interest in the area.

8 mins

Outdoor event set to return to Loseley Park in Guildford, Surrey on 20 to 21 May, with organisers promising practical and clinically relevant CPD, as well as wellness and networking.

3 mins

“We are pleased that we are able to keep fees static for a second year running, while maintaining a strong programme of strategic projects…” – RCVS treasurer Niall Connell.

4 mins

January 2022

Conference, set to take place on 21 March, will feature 10 speakers presenting on a range of current developments and research in veterinary nursing.

5 mins

Anderson Moores in Hampshire has confirmed that two dogs have died from cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy so far this month.

5 mins

Tributes have been paid following the death of Jean Turner, described as a “tireless champion” who helped transform the modern veterinary nursing profession.

8 mins

Training was developed by RVNs Claire Roberts and Vicky Ford-Fennah of the group’s central support veterinary nursing team, and combines virtual and on-site applied learning.

6 mins

Mind Matters Initiative launches new survey asking vets and nurses to share their views on their working situation and what forms of support they are or are not likely to engage with.

5 mins

A super-early option for in-person and remote delegates has been launched, with BVNA president promising October event will have something for everyone.

5 mins

First cohort at newly established school awarded their City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Equine Veterinary Nursing, having have proved their knowledge in diagnostic imaging, anaesthesia, theatre nursing, and clinical and emergency care.

5 mins

Results from RCVS survey found that of vets asked to carry out overtime since start of pandemic, 53% were not paid for extra work – and 21% of VNs also saw their overtime go unrewarded.

9 mins

With more than 30 nurses already signed up – on 29 January – Davies says it’s event is shaping up to be a great networking and social opportunity.

4 mins