An east midlands RVN’s cake sales have raised hundreds of pounds for a charity, which rescued her dog after a fall while walking.

Practices have now been given until the end of this month to take part in a census looking at the role of veterinary care and animal nursing assistants in practice.

Ellie Meikle says working with British Divers Marine Life Rescue has been a “life-changing and remarkable experience and commitment”.

An RCVS disciplinary committee has heard how a woman “desperate” for help with her husband’s pain sought assistance from a veterinary nurse, only to then report her for her actions several months later.

Vet nurse Sarah-Jayne Evans is heading off to the Czech Republic this month to take part in the International Rafting Federation’s European Championships.

Specific pathway course teaches students skills including critical assessment and also helps nurture vital communication skills. 

The scheme is the latest initiative within the work of the VN Futures Diversity, Inclusivity and Widening Participation working group.

New figures show contacts to the veterinary charity’s helpline are up around 11% so far this year, though the rate of increase has slowed in recent months.

Sarah Holliday, senior oncology nurse at AURA Veterinary in Guildford, has become one of four UK RVNs to qualify as a veterinary technician specialist in internal medicine (oncology).

Researchers from the University of York said current economic challenges, including high veterinary care costs, may act as a source of additional stress, though they acknowledge further analysis is needed.

The company claims hundreds of its staff have already enrolled on the programme, which is also being made available to other veterinary professionals.

Clare Balding will discuss the importance of animals to her life as dozens of organisations join forces for the new event this weekend.

Academics from Leeds Beckett University say the study offers a “fantastic opportunity” to improve training for nurses entering the profession.

Practices are being encouraged to take part in the AVACA exercise, which hopes to develop a fuller picture of the roles and what might prevent practices from employing them.

Northwest Veterinary Specialists has become the ninth referral hospital to join the national programme that aims to support early-career RVNs.

RVN Lacey Pitcher will take over from current editor Rachael Buzzel on 21 July.

The association has set up a range of resources and tailored support to help boost retention as part of its Good Veterinary Workplaces initiative.