March 2020

Veterinary nurse will trek between Kendal and Windermere as part of the Lake District Ultra Challenge to raise money for a brain tumour charity.

4 mins

College says in the “exceptional circumstances” it accepts vet personnel may have to make clinical and professional judgements to safeguard themselves, their colleagues and public health.

6 mins

A month at the vets, including two weeks in an intensive care unit and round-the-clock treatment by eight different vet teams, sees spaniel Morgan fully recover from “most severe” case of tetanus they have seen.

5 mins

Vet training in the country is poor, with surgeries such as spaying and neutering not being taught, and gas anaesthesia unavailable to animals.

5 mins

Around 850 delegates, including vets, vet nurses and practice managers, are expected to attend critical care event featuring lecture streams for people at every stage of their veterinary careers.

3 mins

The accurate replica of a young grey seal weighs 30kg, has 3cm of blubber and contains a 3D-printed skeleton.

5 mins

WSAVA advisory document confirms no evidence exists that pets or other domestic animals can be infected with 2019 n-CoV or that they may be a source of infection to people.

4 mins

February 2020

“It is fantastic to see that this year’s results demonstrate a significant increase in CPD compliance rates after a number of years in decline for vets and a largely static rate for veterinary nurses” - RCVS director of education Linda Prescott-Clements.

5 mins

Applications to study the degree, which will be delivered predominantly via distance learning, will start in September 2020 or January 2021.

4 mins

A veterinary nurse from Nottinghamshire is in the running for a prestigious industry award thanks to her willingness to go the extra mile.

4 mins

Final-year masters student is asking vet nurses and student vet nurses to complete a survey investigating VN and vet relationships.

1 mins

Some 35 officials of vet and vet nursing governing bodies sign an open letter to colleagues urging them to stop vicious, personal online attacks on them.

8 mins

Course is aimed at vets and VNs who wish to build their confidence and take the lead in finding the condition in cats in their practice.

2 mins

Fearless charity runners do it their own way after planned London 10km run is cancelled by Storm Ciara.

5 mins

Veterinary nurses can take advantage of course discount during the month by using a special online code.

2 mins

English bull terrier Peppa was stolen from a garden in Cardiff in December 2019 and is still missing, despite having a microchip.

4 mins

Names confirmed for 2020 RCVS council elections, with a record 13 veterinary nurses putting themselves forward for VN council.

7 mins

VNs and veterinary students looking for an exciting opportunity and adventure may find it on the Wild Coast of the Eastern Cape.

4 mins

Top Animal Medicines Training Regulatory Authority award goes to “passionate” head nurse Emma Penn, of Middlewich Veterinary Surgery in Cheshire.

3 mins

Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2020 will see individuals and organisations recognised across 10 categories for their dedication and hard work in animal health and welfare.

8 mins