RCVS Mind Matters Initiative is hosting a virtual event for nursing students and new RVNs following worrying results on bullying, stress and other issues.
The findings come from the VN Futures Interim Report 2021 – a joint initiative from the RCVS and the BVNA – and the culmination of five years of research into the veterinary nursing profession.
Organisers of London Vet Show are reporting record tickets sales ahead of the event, which is due to take place at the ExCeL in London from 11 to 12 November.
Almost half of respondents to a survey carried out by telemedicine firm VetCT said they were happy to physically attend live events again, despite some still holding back due to COVID concerns.
Kirsty Cavill, Aneesa Malik, Sarah Coton and Flick Caldwell all received awards during the ceremony, which was held at the BVNA’s annual congress in Telford (2 to 4 October).
The new positions at Hamilton Specialist Referrals offer high-quality multidisciplinary experience, personalised career development and the potential to specialise.
A questionnaire covers areas such as owner engagement and compliance, the role of senior pet clinics and the type of educational resources that are most helpful.
The pan-European IVC Evidensia Care Fund has now helped 600 animals since being set up in 2020 to help pets whose owners are facing serious financial challenges.
The bespoke partnership will see Linnaeus offer BVNA membership to all of its 220 student nurses, allowing them access to further support throughout their careers.
Delegates will get the chance to attend Manchester Central for BSAVA Congress 2022 (24 to 26 March) or get involved online via an interactive virtual platform.
College is having active discussions with EU vet schools, is hoping to entice some clinicians back into practice and is planning a workforce summit to discuss current issues.
Study of 475 veterinary professionals by VetSurgeon.org finds 64.8% of cases could have been done in normal working hours, and 6.9% were general inquiries and clearly not an emergency.
Survey, sent to clients at The Plymouth Veterinary Group, showed an “overwhelming” positive response towards the role nurse consultations play in the overall health care of pets.