The College of Animal Welfare says Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Veterinary Nursing will allow VNs to build their knowledge and skills to a mastery level.
A Norfolk clinician, who also serves as an RNLI shore crew member, has spoken about how an animal was treated after being revived after getting into difficulty at the seaside.
RVC and University of Cambridge researchers say clinicians and owners need to be aware of the risks that medication can lead to other health issues linked to increased food intake.
Although the breed is less severely affected than other more common types, researchers say prospective breeders and owners have a responsibility to avoid risk-raising features.
Hospital director at Bristol Vet Specialists says high-tech treatments are offering better quality of life for patients and making more tumours treatable, the hospital’s clinical director said.
Sector groups led by the BVA have warned regulators their investigation is “moving towards consideration” of the entire veterinary market, but without the proper information to do so.
Academics from the RVC and University of Glasgow will also continue to advise government officials after they agreed to continue working with the Animal Welfare Committee.
Details of soon to be released research show that following lean management principles, with vaccination for scour, leads to mean weekly gains of 1kg a week.
RCVS bosses have defended “robustness” of the analysis, which predicted substantial increases in the number of registered vets and nurses over the next decade.
Cases have been reported in the midlands and south-east England in recent weeks, and one police force has said it fears more victims have yet to come forward.
