June 2016

Fleas and ticks: a look at what’s occurring in practice

VN Times editor Rebecca Hubbard asks VNs for their opinions on owner advice, compliance and the nurse’s role in practice regarding this hotly debated topic.

34 mins
Hitting the road to choose the right path

Over the past few months, I have been in the privileged position of spending time travelling around the country with my colleagues talking to VNs from all backgrounds about what being a nurse means to them and how they think it can be made better.

7 mins

May 2016

How is compulsory microchipping fairing in practice?

VN Times editor Rebecca Hubbard talks to vet nurses about the reception new compulsory microchipping legislation in dogs has had among clinics, and asks for their personal views on the law itself.

25 mins
VN Voice: a vet nurse’s role in raising awareness

BVNA education development coordinator Debbie Gray asks what VNs can do to educate and inform the public.

5 mins

April 2016

Taking VN skills on an Antipodean adventure

Rebecca Hubbard, VN Times editor, in a new series, boards planes, trains and automobiles to talk to nurses about their experiences working abroad.

21 mins
RVN awareness: promoting the profession

Jane Davidson offers a few ideas for making the most of Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month, an initiative created to raise awareness of the vital role played by veterinary nurses in animal care and treatment.

9 mins

February 2016

Look after your mind and it’ll look after you

After attending a workshop by the RCVS Mind Matters group, I was startled to see … more

5 mins

January 2016

Filling in the gaps on working issues

While VN training touches on employment law, there may be significant gaps in a veterinary … more

5 mins

December 2015

VN Voice: Your chance to present research to your peers

Have you ever considered presenting your research at BVNA Congress? The Science Café is a … more

4 mins

November 2015

Cat friendly clinic creates oasis of calm

Oval Pet Centre in Sidcup, Kent is a family-run practice, led by Corrado Fornengo and … more

15 mins
Motherhood vs nursing: achieving the right balance

Being a mum in a full-time head nurse role has its challenges. However, from my … more

12 mins
VN Voice: Walking taller and with plenty more to say

Another BVNA Congress has come and gone. With delegate numbers up by almost 40 per … more

6 mins

October 2015

VN Voice: Congress is important time for us all

We’re all now getting ready for BVNA Congress, taking place in Telford from October 9 … more

5 mins

September 2015

Evolving nurse practice with evidence-based medicine

The RCVS is encouraging veterinary professionals to incorporate evidence-based veterinary medicine (EBVM) into their everyday work. … more

7 mins
VN Voice: Minimising the risks of falling foul of the code

A Key function of the BVNA is to support our members and to do this effectively, … more

6 mins

August 2015

‘There’s so much in veterinary nursing; you are never just a VN’

The royal charter stands out as the highlight of Kathy Kissick’s time as RCVS VN council … more

15 mins
Think before you post comments on social media

Using social media can achieve wonderful things – photos can be shared with friends and family … more

6 mins

July 2015

Training, qualifications and veterinary nursing know-how

I am a proud registered veterinary nurse, having undertaken NVQ Level 2 and Level 3 … more

9 mins

June 2015

Canine bull ‘types’ – breed-specific UK legislation

The Dangerous Dogs Act (DDA) 1991 was pushed through parliament in response to media and public … more

13 mins
‘One look at that wet, bedraggled puppy and I just had...

It was January 2013 and there had been a lot of snow that month. A member … more

13 mins