October 2018

RVNs and SVNs have until May 2019 to apply for the £1,000 bursary being offered by MSD animal health to “encourage qualified and student veterinary nurses into research”.

3 mins

University of Nottingham research findings could provide new angle that could contribute to a future discussion regarding safeguarding "veterinary nurse".

3 mins

VetQuest event aims to showcase some opportunities available to those interested in pursuing a veterinary or veterinary nursing career.

4 mins

Delegates will be asked to explore hot topics and controversial issues – from dentistry to wound management – at congress 2018.

4 mins

In a bid to address the evident gender imbalance, staff behind the VN Futures project have created an additional focus group tasked with creating a sustainable workforce.

5 mins

The RVC's SVNFest – believed to be a first for the UK – will include lectures, workshops, social events and an exhibition to boost knowledge across a number of disciplines.

3 mins

Jo Hinde will be taking part in Byte Night for Action for Children, which aims to raise money for homeless young people and raise awareness of the issue.

5 mins

The Canine Arthritis Management home assessment tool comprises a checklist that veterinary teams, physical therapists and owners can use to identify features in a dog's environment that could be adapted or altered to reduce the impact of arthritis in their daily lives.

3 mins

September 2018

Organisations unite to urge cat lovers to avoid choosing pedigree breeds designed to have unusual or extreme features, which are often perceived by public as traits that make pets look “cute”.

5 mins

Association hopes to beat the 122 abstracts presented at its last congress when it gathers for its 2019 event next spring – can you help?

4 mins

The College of Animal Welfare is running Careers With Animals Day 2018 to showcase the options available to veterinary nurses at any stage.

4 mins

Independent Vetcare announces she will work closely with the team of group veterinary advisors to support RVNs and drive their development within its practices.

4 mins

Event aims not only to raise awareness of veterinary nursing as a career option, but also to demonstrate the roles available for qualified RVNs looking to join Scarsdale Vets.

3 mins

August 2018

Five RVNs and five vets are in with a chance of scooping a prize at this year’s Animal Star Awards.

4 mins

Reduced prices are available until the end of August for anyone interested in saving cash on entry to this year’s VetCPD annual conference.

3 mins

All SVNs enrolled at Dick White Academy have rated experiences as excellent, very good or good, and are confident they will reach career ambitions.

6 mins

Scotland’s Rural College becomes second higher education institution in Scotland to offer a degree in veterinary nursing, with the BSc course the first degree of any kind at the college's Barony campus.

5 mins

RCVS launches series of case studies to its website to cover what vets can and cannot delegate to RVNs and SVNs in veterinary practices.

3 mins

Veterinary nurse wins contest linked to canine acute moist dermatitis product from Norbrook, which saw hundreds of veterinary professionals take part.

3 mins

BEVA is advising veterinary nurses who work with horses that its annual congress will feature a host of events and activities tailored to nursing, delivered by highly experienced VNs.

6 mins