November 2020

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

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