The new nursing programme offers a broad range of courses to aid VNs in fulfilling their CPD requirements, and provide learning and development opportunities.

Survey run by Veterinary Woman and SPVS highlights impact, with 76% saying they are concerned about impact of menopause on health, life and work.

RVNs now have until 28 February to put themselves forward for nomination to council after just one candidate came forward following initial call.

Event organised by Burgess Pet Care and partners aims to be “a fantastic opportunity for vets to get involved; raise the profile of their practices; showcase their guinea pig expertise; and actively engage with their clients, communities and fellow practitioners online”.

Don’t miss out on the next VN Times Happy Hour event all about clinics and campaigns, taking place on Thursday 28 January at 7pm.

Vetlife figures show almost 4,000 members of the veterinary community used the charity’s confidential helpline during 2020.

The OSCEs took place between 4 and 7 December 2020, and saw 43 candidates undertake the assessments.

“The research fund is the first step in our ambitious plans to develop a stronger research framework within the group” – Alistair Cliff of IVC Evidensia.

“I am so pleased BSAVA Cymru region has elected a nurse as its regional chairman and council representative” – association president Ian Ramsey.

Penrith-based RVN graduates with first-class honours and receives Myerscough College “Student of the Year” prize.

Findings of survey led by RVC and the British Veterinary Ethnicity and Diversity Society will be used to help promote diversity and well-being across profession.

Elected candidates in four regions will be voice of local membership and take place on BVA council for three-year term.

Wide-ranging plans being consulted include regulation of paraprofessionals, protecting the VN title and a new “fitness to practise” regime.

“The sheer range and high quality of our speakers and content – together with our new, more dynamic format – takes webinar learning to a new level” – BSAVA president Ian Ramsey.

High hopes as The College of Animal Welfare takes its annual Head Nurse Congress online for the first time.

Association makes direct appeal to animal owners to respect veterinary teams as they adjust to new way of working in lockdowns.

RCVS and BVA in discussions with CVOs – but “confirm we will not be reverting to emergency-only work” in joint statement.

OSCEs were held at the end of November 2020 and saw a pass rate of 72%.