February 2020

Super storm can’t keep good vet staff down

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

5 mins
CAW! Discounted CPD throughout February

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

2 mins
VN’s plea following theft of family dog

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

4 mins
Candidates announced for RCVS and VN council elections

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

7 mins
Volunteers needed for ‘wild’ programme in South Africa

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

4 mins
VN ‘advisor of the year’ announced

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

3 mins
Welfare award finalists revealed

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

January 2020

SVN calls for brachy breeds survey support

Eliza Horn, undergraduate student from Anglia Ruskin and The University Centre of West Anglia, is undertaking study of VN provision and opinion in management of canine brachycephalic patients.

2 mins
Matted Marley revealed as vets shave off 4lb of fur

Abandoned dog found with 10cm overgrown nails and urine-soaked matted fur taken to the RSPCA's Somerset Brent Knoll Animal Centre by member of the public.

2 mins
Specialist-led ECC roadshows announced

The Vets Now “Bitesize” roadshows will visit nine UK cities, and cover the most popular and current topics in emergency and critical care.

3 mins
RCVS launches CPD platform

1CPD replaces the professional development record, and accompanies and facilitates a number of other CPD policy changes.

5 mins
VN Futures launches webinar series

The three webinars, developed by the VN Futures career progression group, will take place between February and June via The Webinar Vet.

4 mins
OA accreditation launches

Individual membership is open to veterinary clinicians, VNs and veterinary rehabilitation professionals.

3 mins
Vet professionals urged to have say on pet well-being

Vets, VNs and students have until 31 January to share their views on issues affecting UK pets – with the chance to win an all-inclusive annual membership to The Webinar Vet for all entrants.

5 mins
VNs removed from register for non-payment of fees

Of those taken off – 2.2% of all RVNs – some 70 have subsequently applied to have their name restored to the register.

3 mins
IVC seeks vets and VN volunteers to help in Australian bush fires

IVC will pay for teams of its own staff to go to Australia for a minimum of four weeks at a time to help in “any capacity required”.

8 mins
Cotswolds cat congress announced

The two-day conference will cover important subjects encountered daily by vets and VNs in practice when dealing with feline patients.

4 mins
City and Guilds to cease offering VN qualifications

From 1 September 2023 the awarding organisation will no longer certificate existing veterinary nursing qualifications.

6 mins
Last chance to nominate for Canine Health Awards 2020

Nominations sought for awards created to celebrate those who have made a significant contribution to the health and welfare of dogs, with a total prize fund of ÂŁ66,000.

7 mins
Australia bush fire appeal

An RVN is appealing to the profession to donate “whatever they can” to aid services and charities battling bush fire blazes in the country.

4 mins