March 2024

Registration has opened for the three-day event in Telford this October, where several new streams are appearing on the programme.

5 mins

A trio of dedicated vet workers are putting their best foot forward to fund-raise for Cats Protection. 

4 mins

Questions can be put to senior association figures during an online event tonight – barely 24 hours after the regulator published its report.

3 mins

An RCVS disciplinary panel said Jemma Louise Francis had “put the cart before the horse” by taking medicines before obtaining a prescription, but had not acted with dishonest intent.

6 mins

“We have made this short film to recognise the remarkable work that vets, nurses, care assistants and receptionists do on the front line every day” – Paul Higgs, chief veterinary officer at CVS.

4 mins

VetSkill offering VTEC Level 5 Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing (Emergency and Critical Care).

4 mins

Professionals and students are encouraged to take part in exercise, which is now underway as part of an RCVS review of the standards it requires for study programmes.

9 mins

Newly released Vetlife data showed the service received a total of 4,042 contacts in 2023 – an increase of more than 15% on the 3,503 recorded in 2022.

9 mins

February 2024

With more than four decades of service at the University of Glasgow hospital, Pamela McComb is stepping down, with long-time deputy Sharon Smith picking up the reins.

3 mins

Charity officials say they fear the need for more centre capacity will keep rising over the coming months.

5 mins

Eastcott Veterinary Referrals claims the new machine will offer higher quality imagery while requiring much less cooling than standard devices.

3 mins

A collective of empowering professionals set to speak at the second VN Spark event designed to build confidence and ignite clinical interests to inspire positive change in practice.

2 mins

A veterinary nurse from Cornwall has launched an initiative to help protect dogs from injuries sustained by the species and has opened an online fund-raiser to support it.

4 mins

Seventeen nominations have been submitted for the annual contests to fill seats on the college’s council and VN council.

4 mins

An RVN who combines clinical and police work has taken up a new senior post with the practice.

4 mins

Rising costs and new work streams have been highlighted as reasons for the proposal, which is currently awaiting final Government backing.

5 mins

Bosses say scheme will enhance nurses’ role in practice and help them develop their careers.

6 mins

January 2024

Students, staff and trainers can access the new resources being offered by VetSkill.

3 mins

Course leaders have hailed the success of the first cohort to complete a postgraduate equine nursing programme at Hartpury University.

4 mins

Work of Nicola Lakeman, IVC Evidensia’s nutrition manager, has been recognised by association with the Bruce Vivash Jones Veterinary Nurse Award. 

5 mins