March 2021

Three days of CPD, interactive content, social events and a virtual exhibition underway today (25 March).

3 mins

Delegates at BSAVA Virtual Congress (25 to 27 March) will be able to view exclusive video content, as well as ask questions and get advice from five-time European champion Laura Muir.

6 mins

Chartered Trading Standards Institute warns veterinary professionals about UK Pet Chip Registry, which claims it will add pet microchip details to national database that does not meet UK Government standards.

9 mins

Happy Hour is back on 25 March (7pm to 8pm) and this month the focus is on well-being – so join us to share in the “magic of veterinary nursing”.

6 mins

RCVS initiative holding interactive sessions on autism and dyslexia in the professions to mark week of celebrations for differences in human brains and thinking.

4 mins

A veterinary nurse struck off by the RCVS VN disciplinary committee following a sex offence has been granted anonymity due to a “real and immediate” threat to their safety.

7 mins

RVN and “vital” team member has been nominated for her service at Byron Vets Surgery, and always going “above and beyond”.

4 mins

Speakers including BVA junior vice-president Justine Shotton, and head of European Scientific Counsel Companion Animal Parasites UK and Ireland Ian Wright to feature in event tomorrow (11 March).

3 mins

The event is open to vet nurses from all fields and follows the British Association of Critical Care Nurses’ successful 2020 collaboration.

8 mins

Courses by Ashworth Veterinary Group to tackle behavioural issues in locked-down puppies have proved huge hit with waiting list for future events.

6 mins

Late appeal for more candidates to join election to join original single candidate leads to total of 14 standing for upcoming contest.

5 mins

Veterinary Marketing Association is hosting Big Fat Virtual Quiz on Friday 19 March with £50 Amazon voucher up for grabs to the winner.

3 mins

Jo Thorne organises weekly yoga sessions to support health and well-being of colleagues during latest COVID-19 lockdown.

A £1,000 bursary is available, with additional prizes of £1,000 and £500 for the best research project presentations at the MSD Animal Health Research Bursary Awards Day.

5 mins

Fellowship of Animal Behaviour Clinicians has event planned for 6 April, with more on the way.

1 mins

Award-winning explorer, researcher, presenter and best-selling author revealed as third keynote at BSAVA Virtual Congress.

7 mins

February 2021

New cases confirmed takes the total number of dogs hit by the lethal disease to 17 in less than two months.

5 mins

Vets Now introduces scholarship fund as part of its commitment to encourage diversity.

4 mins

A study supported by pet food company JustFoodForDogs analysed faecal output from beagles receiving four different diets.

14 mins

RCVS Knowledge has updated and expanded its evidence-based veterinary medicine course with six ordered modules designed for veterinary professionals to build a solid foundation in the area.

6 mins