Scientists have warned the diet risks spreading harmful and antibiotic-resistant bacteria, but one accredited company boss says they are addressing the risks.

Veterinary professionals can register now for the Feline Fine event, which replaces the planned congress in Hong Kong.

The inaugural cohort of SRUC Veterinary Nursing degree graduates have enjoyed their success during the college’s first in-person graduation events for three years.

An evening co-hosted by VN council chairperson Matthew Rendle and RCVS director of veterinary nursing Julie Dugmore marked the profession’s diamond jubilee year in style.

A veterinary industry charity is gearing up for a major fund-raising drive this October and needs professionals to get active.

Vet nurse is one of a number of long-serving colleagues working at Lancaster Vets.

An RCVS disciplinary committee has barred a Suffolk-based nurse from practising for three months, but concluded it was “highly unlikely” she would re-offend.

The nurse committee, which comprises nine members and is chaired by REVN Marie Rippingale, will ensure BEVA gains a nursing perspective on all equine veterinary issues.

The new event is part of the college’s expanding virtual CPD provision, which has grown this year following the success of its many other virtual events.

Worries sector could be unable to meet demand for services as new study finds vet professionals more likely to quit or feel burnt out if they experience rudeness from senior colleagues or clients.

Vet nurse Emma Dever, with the help of family, is organising the charity event after her dad was diagnosed with life-limiting motor neurone disease.

Case of German shepherd cross-breed imported from Belarus transmitting to its foster carer and three of her four dogs shows need for testing, vets said. 

Royal Canin, in association with Vets: Stay, Go, Diversify, is running weekly evening sessions throughout the month to aid conversations on mental health and well-being in the professions.

Welcome address from Matthew Rendle congratulated VNs and outlined the landmark achievements the profession had made over the past couple of years, including celebrating its 60th anniversary.

The duo will start their trek by scaling Snowdon before travelling to Cadair Idris and then the final mountain Pen y Fan to raise money for Mind.

The Veterinary Nurse Think Tank series, supported by the BVNA, aims to tackle incivility in the workplace and encourage working environments that make well-being a priority.

The event has been designed specifically for RVNs and SVNs who feel they need a bit of help reigniting their passion and self-confidence.

The initiative has seen a Staffordshire practice give away bee-friendly plants, adopt beehives and donate to bee welfare organisations – including a sum that will help set up a new colony of the pollinators.