September 2020

Study is being conducted on vet and VN experiences of using video, telephone or email consults during the COVID-19 pandemic.

3 mins

The VN turned vet receptionist is one of just 9% of receptionists enrolled on the scheme to complete all three levels and earn fully accredited status.

5 mins

RVN’s ambitious list includes trekking to Mount Everest’s base camp, running a marathon, and travelling through France and Italy with her dog.

6 mins

The three new categories have been chosen to celebrate “truly inspirational individuals” at the association’s This Is Us Awards Evening.

4 mins

OSCE opportunities opened up to student nurses as VetSkill and Central Qualifications sign agreements with City and Guilds.

3 mins

CloserStill Media has confirmed it will be postponing the event due to ongoing concerns with the coronavirus pandemic.

5 mins

As part of ongoing “Take it Fleasy” campaign, veterinary nurses are being called to assist in pet owner flea education by submitting a vlog.

4 mins

August 2020

Five vet students and an RVN receive ÂŁ1,000 each for research projects, with one of them poised to receive an additional ÂŁ1,000 for best presentation and runner-up ÂŁ500.

5 mins

College creates VN training centre at Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service, with applications open to study VetSkill Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing at new facility.

6 mins

Paddons Veterinary Surgeons in Wisbech achieves silver award in International Society of Feline Medicine’s Cat Friendly Clinic programme.

3 mins

Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service to offer experienced VNs chance to undertake three-year residency programme in industry-leading programme launching next month.

5 mins

Gail Humphreys retires from head VN role at Firgrove Veterinary Centre, Hampshire, after varied career.

5 mins

“I feel humbled by the efforts of all speakers, facilitators and organisers made over these two days to make this conference truly remarkable and inspiring” – Issa Robson, British Veterinary Ethnicity and Diversity Society co-founder.

6 mins

“We’re excited to offer vets and nurses the opportunity to learn more about this groundbreaking advancement in veterinary oncology” – Virbac.

4 mins

Performing cat castrates, prescribing some POM-V medicines, creation of advanced status and encouraging development of the “district nurse” role are among the changes proposed by the RCVS.

8 mins

Association’s latest webinar covers the key points that must be considered when discussing a nutritional recommendation with a client.

4 mins

“It’s hard to find all this information in one place, which is why we wanted to hold an affordable and accessible event” – behaviour officer Daniel Cummings.

4 mins

The Webinar Vet will partner with the British Veterinary Dental Association to deliver two live streams for the 23 September event.

5 mins

SPVS-VMG Congress 2021 – Europe’s largest veterinary business event – will be held from 14 to 15 May at ICC Wales in Newport.

3 mins

Letters have been sent to vet and vet nurse training practices to urge ongoing support for the UK’s future veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses.

6 mins