“I will also be running in memory of a dear friend; an incredible woman and fantastic vet who, two years ago, lost her battle with depression and she ended her own life." – Sarah Dawson.

An RVN who spent four weeks nursing a sickly snake back to health has decided to adopt her “little soldier”.

RVN Isobel Cook aims to collate case studies and petition signatures highlighting fear and suffering of pets from fireworks – and ultimately halt pyrotechnic sales.

Vets and nurses will now be able to “pause” CPD for up to six months as well as be given a one-off chance to carry over accrued hours.

Lyndsay Hughes, operations and nursing manager at Drove Veterinary Hospital in Swindon, hopes online and face-to-face support programme will help colleagues in leadership roles.

VetPartners becomes first veterinary group in the UK to set up a school of equine nursing, at Liphook Equine Hospital, offering block-release City and Guilds diploma.

Hour-long session at congress on Saturday (12 October) at 10am will provide an update on maximising vet nurses, creating a sustainable workforce and one health.

Deborah Holland, who started out in 1979 earning £10 a week in Hertfordshire, has lived and worked across the country in a varied career.

A team from Eastgate Vets in Suffolk reached speeds of more than 120mph during a daring skydive to raise £1,800 for charity.

Marcia Kirk was believed to be one of the first in the UK to qualify as a registered animal nursing auxiliary – the role that later led to the title of veterinary nurse.

Norwich pair passed their RVN qualifications first time while juggling new jobs, house moves, marriage and childbirth.

New checklist aims to help owners make informed decisions about any potential health and behavioural issues they may encounter before buying a kitten.

"The event went really well; overall we had more guinea pigs come to see us at the practice than rabbits during rabbit week." – event organiser, RVN Olivia Coulton.

Theme for new presidential year is #VetDiversity, which builds on past-presidents’ themes of "One Veterinary Community" and "Team Vet – Working Together".

Sheila Potter, 70, has just completed her bronze, silver and gold accreditation from the British Veterinary Receptionist Association.

Tim Mair is an RCVS specialist in both equine internal medicine and equine soft tissue surgery and is a founding diplomate of the European College of Equine Internal Medicine.

Wide-ranging plan "set to become one of our most fundamental reviews of RCVS guidance in recent years", says standards committee chair Melissa Donald.