April 2017

Independent Vetcare has launched a vet nurse academy to provide a support network for newly qualified RVNs.

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Vets and VNs from Pride Vets in Derby are heading off to Morocco to help animals in need – and are appealing to their colleagues to help raise extra funds and donate equipment before they go.

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Feeding hay and fresh grass to support dental, digestive and emotional health will be the key theme of this year’s Rabbit Awareness Week.

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Profession members owning golden retrievers or Labrador retrievers are being urged to take part in a study to increase understanding of canine atopic dermatitis.

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Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service is offering veterinary staff the chance to enhance their knowledge on a range of topics via upcoming CPD events.

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TP Congress 2017 has seen more than 100 attendees explore the latest topics and news on VN training.

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A number of veterinary professionals are celebrating after scooping a BSAVA Award in recognition of their contribution to science.

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The achievements of people from the veterinary, farming and charity industries who go beyond the call of duty to enhance animals' lives have been celebrated at the Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2017.

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Veterinary professionals are being offered the chance to win a free day of CPD, courtesy of Royal Canin. Sessions will cover nurse consultations and video-making for social media.

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A year on from the introduction of compulsory microchipping in England, Scotland and Wales, a BVA survey has found 44% of vets surveyed cannot reunite missing or stray dogs with their owners due to incorrect chip information.

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The BVNA is welcoming submission of clinical abstracts for presentation at its congress on 6-8 October 2017.

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March 2017

The BVNA has announced Wendy Nevins as its new junior vice-president with immediate effect. She will become BVNA president in October, taking over from Samantha Morgan.

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The RCVS has announced the winners of this year’s Queen’s Medal and Golden Jubilee Award – the highest honours the college can bestow on a veterinary surgeon and veterinary nurse.

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CQ (Central Qualifications) has launched The Veterinary Nursing Educator of the Year Awards to recognise the hard work and commitment of all who support students studying for veterinary nursing qualifications.

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The operations director of one of the UK’s leading not-for-profit veterinary clinics – who is also a former registered general nurse – has called for stronger control over clinical standards.

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"Calm vet, healthy pet" is the theme for this year’s Veterinary Northern Ireland small animal spring conference, to be in County Armagh in May.

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A family of Labrador retrievers has been given a key role in helping select VN students to study at Edinburgh Napier University.

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TV presenter and science writer Alice Roberts has been announced as keynote speaker at the forthcoming Central Qualifications (CQ) graduation and awards ceremony.

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A Cheshire-based veterinary nurse has scooped two awards for helping obese pets fight the flab.

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February 2017

Vet Times is pleased to announce the winner of VN Times’ latest £1,000 Certificate of Veterinary Nursing in Emergency and Critical Care bursary competition.

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