May 2016

Registration opens for Student Futures VN congress

A congress created to provide careers information for student veterinary nurses is now open for registration.

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RCVS council and VN council election results announced

The RCVS has today announced the results of its 2016 RCVS council and VN council elections.

4 mins

April 2016

Competition seeks to discover pet feeding superstars

Vettimes.co.uk and its sister publication VN Times are looking for top tips on how to stimulate eating and drinking in inappetent cats and dogs, for a new competition.

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Animal charity calls for vet nurse volunteers

Animal welfare charity Blue Cross is calling for qualified or retired veterinary nurses to donate their spare time and volunteer to help needy pets at London-based events.

3 mins
Launch date set for Vet Futures and VN Futures action plans

The Vet Futures and VN Futures action plans will be launched at a summit on 4 July at the RVC in London.

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RCVS announces upcoming question time meetings

The RCVS will be holding Regional Question Time meetings Nottingham and Cardiff during May.

4 mins
BVNA announces 2016 congress details

The BVNA has said it is "confident" its 2016 congress will be "the most exciting and successful yet".

3 mins
Call for help in cat pain study

Vets and VNs contributing data to a new study aimed at improving the early detection of pain in cats can win themselves a host of prizes.

4 mins
BSAVA Awards praise ‘inspiring work’ of veterinary peers

The veterinary profession's unsung heroes were recognised at the 2016 BSAVA Awards.

5 mins
Fitness to practise guide for student VNs

The RCVS has published a guide on fitness to practise issues for student veterinary nurses and veterinary nursing education providers.

3 mins

March 2016

Use it or lose it: making your RCVS VN council vote count

Rebecca Hubbard takes a closer look at the candidates for this year’s VN council elections – and implores you to use your vote.

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Events focus on recruitment, appraisals and nurse consults

Issues surrounding human resources and nurse consultations will be addressed by two new regional CPD workshops announced by SPVS and the VPMA.

4 mins
Nurse smashes fund-raising target for Alabama rot research

A veterinary nurse has raised more than £10,000 in a crowdfunding appeal to fund research into Alabama rot.

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Veterinary TV series not just for vets

Following a BBC casting call for vets who fancy themselves as television presenters, vet times can confirm producers would also welcome applications from veterinary nurses.

3 mins
Antibiotic Guardians: have you pledged yet?

The veterinary sector is being urged to take part in Public Health England’s Antibiotic Guardian … more

4 mins
Practice stalwart rewarded for long service

A veterinary nursing manager is celebrating a milestone after having notched up 30 years’ service … more

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Royal College ethics panel looking for candidates

Veterinary nurses and veterinary surgeons who wish to serve as members of the RCVS Ethics … more

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Two-day CPD course to improve elderly cat care

A course aimed at helping vets and veterinary nurses improve their knowledge of elderly cat … more

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Chance to quiz RCVS on ‘big issues’ at BSAVA Congress

The RCVS will promote its new Practice Standards Scheme and upcoming ethics review panel trial … more

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Recurring cases focus for small animal congress

The Association of Veterinary Surgeons Practising in Northern Ireland (AVSPNI) Small Animal Congress 2016 will … more

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