November 2020

The group has launched its support team to help RVNs develop a career framework that allows for skill set development throughout their careers.

8 mins

RCVS announces two online workshops to outline its new 1CPD platform, designed as a one-stop shop for vets and RVNs to plan, record and reflect on CPD.

6 mins

Free CPD webinar is lined up with Sarah Caney, Andy Sparkes and nutritional researcher Brian Zanghi from Purina Institute.

5 mins

The 12-month internship caters for qualified nurses with no prior referral experience, and aims to equip veterinary nurses with referral-specific skills.

4 mins

Vet nurse completes MBA in senior leadership, an academically challenging qualification that provides an overview of key business practices and is highly valued by top employers.

4 mins

UK’s chief vet warns puppy lovers to be cautious of being “petfished” in lead-up to festive season.

7 mins

Veterinary group is trialling zero-waste boxes for personal protective equipment at 130 of its largest sites in the UK.

6 mins

Jenny Campbell, previously lined up for cancelled live event in 2020, is first of three keynotes confirmed for online-only offering in 2021.

6 mins

“This handbook should be viewed as a ‘second pair of eyes’ throughout a procedure, especially if an anaesthetised patient deteriorates...” Ian Self, University of Cambridge.

4 mins

“VN Happy Hour was something we wanted to do for all the vet nurse profession; we wanted to do something for them to show how incredible we think they are” – VN Times editor Rachael Buzzel.

10 mins

Taught primarily online over one calendar year, the course is a regulated level 5 qualification and offers SQP registration following successful completion of assessments.

3 mins

Molly Varga – RCVS-recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine, and veterinary advisor to Supreme Petfoods – to give online talk tomorrow (11 November).

5 mins

Course sponsored by Royal Canin equates to 30 CPD hours and combines online lectures, a practical teaching day, and resources and quizzes.

3 mins

College consults on wide-ranging plans including regulating paraprofessionals, protecting the VN title and introducing a “Fitness to Practise” regime.

6 mins

Members of the community of independent practices are involved in a two-week online festival inspired by its Thriving in Practice initiative, including sessions on building resilience and confidence.

4 mins

The BVA has updated its guidance ahead of Thursday's (5 Nov) lockdown with new measures coming into force, but has confirmed there will be no return to 'emergencies only'.

7 mins

October 2020

“It’s a great honour for me to be welcoming these newly trained veterinary nurses into our great profession, and sharing with them my hopes and wishes for veterinary nurses” – RCVS VN council chairman Matthew Rendle.

7 mins

Rescue chicken Yolko Ono will feature both on the cover and inside the VN Times “Makes Me Smile” 2021 calendar.

3 mins

Virbac offering three complimentary interactive online CPD modules following launch of Stelfonta, its new solution to treat mast cell tumours in dogs.

3 mins

RCVS updates its guidance in light of new restrictions, including tier 1, 2 and 3 measures in England, and Wales' two-week 'firebreak' lockdown.

9 mins