October 2020

The RCVS' COVID-19 task force, formed in late March 2020, has taken 30 decisions affecting day-to-day life in the professions.

7 mins

Registration closes on 1 November for the UK’s biggest emergency and critical care veterinary congress.

8 mins

VN Times to host online event on 29 October (7pm to 8pm) for vet nurses featuring star guests, interactive Q&As, cash prizes and live challenges.

5 mins

RVN Chloe Mackintosh received the accolade for going “above and beyond” at the BVNA’s This Is Us virtual awards evening.

4 mins

RCVS’ ViVet innovation project wants examples of how vets, VNs, practices and other organisations have been innovating during COVID-19.

5 mins

The evening started with an inspirational keynote from Jane Goodall DBE, followed by the award winners being announced by association junior vice-president Jo Oakden.

4 mins

It is hoped CPD will empower nurses to feel more confident and get more involved in anaesthesia in their practices.

5 mins

Veterinary Nursing Skills is aimed at both qualified and student vet nurses, and provides vital insights into nursing companion animals in a clinical setting.

5 mins

Researchers recorded the number of vocalisations and duration of activity of orphaned kittens and mother-reared kittens during two-minute separations from their nest.

4 mins

Colleagues from East Lothian practice Dunedin Vets are preparing to walk, run, cycle and swim the equivalent distance from John O’Groats to Land’s End on behalf of Pets As Therapy charity.

5 mins

The winners will be announced at the association’s virtual awards evening during its This Is Us 2020 event.

4 mins

“The new facilities will enhance the exciting environment provided by Keele’s expertise in life sciences and our highly regarded medical school
” – Jonathan Wastling, Keele University.

4 mins

RVN receives the MSD Animal Health Research Bursary trophy and ÂŁ1,000 for her research and presentation on quantifying and monitoring practice cleanliness.

6 mins

September 2020

Insurance provider is encouraging the profession to recognise the “dedication and talent of the UK’s veterinary professionals, teams and practices” by nominating colleagues for its 2021 awards.

3 mins

Team behind MSD’s Bravecto hosting live webinar based on The Big Flea Project’s latest data and insights on Tuesday 6 October.

2 mins

BSAVA announcement on its popular course coincides with the RCVS’ announcement practice standards scheme assessments are restarting remotely.

4 mins

Series of discussion sessions will focus on on key topics that affect the veterinary nursing profession.

5 mins

Business owners, practice founders, HR directors and association past-presidents among the roster of speakers for afternoon of inspirational talks on 29 September.

5 mins

Royal Canin is hosting a two-part webinar series to help practitioners working with obese pets in veterinary practice.

3 mins

“We felt the personalities of all three dogs came through so beautifully in Steph’s picture
 we are delighted to declare her the winner” – Sabrina Jordan of Krka.

4 mins