March 2022

Ideas in RCVS’ Workforce Summit report also include mandatory interpersonal skill CPD courses and developing ways to prioritise workloads.

9 mins

Scottish entrepreneur who lost 95% of his eyesight by the age of 18 launched his own travel firm and is excited to be delivering key speech on first day in Manchester.

5 mins

Paragon Veterinary Referrals in West Yorkshire has been awarded bronze by Investors in the Environment – and has plans to go for silver and green next.

6 mins

February 2022

RCVS VN council decides to carry on providing the digital documents to newly qualified VNs joining the register, reviewing the decision again in May.

5 mins

Live event to run in Liverpool from 7 to 10 September with virtual stream also available and access to all content for a further six months to all in-person attendees. 

5 mins

The one-day workshop – taking place before BSAVA Congress kicks off on Thursday 24 March – will be led by vet Lidiia Alaverdova.

6 mins

The Small Animal Expert Group will bring together key players from across the veterinary sector, and use data analysis and data sharing to keep on top of new and re-emerging trends in small animal disease.

12 mins

Recognising receptionists as invaluable in practices to helping spread importance of preventive health initiatives, Virbac has launched a dental care course features, with content tailored to the front of house.

5 mins

VetPartners and horse feed manufacturer Dengie want to highlight the risks to overweight horses of related health issues such as laminitis.

6 mins

Anyone getting a ticket to the Veterinary Marketing Association awards before 9 March will be in with a chance of winning a night’s stay for two and breakfast at the Royal Lancaster London Hotel.

2 mins

“I think that if you really want to achieve anything, go for it. I did not think I would be in this position 5 years ago, let alone 10 or 15 years ago. If you strive for something you can achieve it” – Sophie Hadfield.

7 mins

There are 13 candidates standing in this year’s election for RCVS council and nine standing for VN council – voting is open from 14 March to 22 April.

6 mins

Europe’s largest vet group has partnered with the University of Bristol to produce a “widening participation” video to encourage more youngsters from ethnic minorities into the profession.

7 mins

SAVSNET has asked vets across the country with patients suffering vomiting or has diarrhoea to complete a questionnaire and supply a faecal sample.

7 mins

Improve International, in partnership with Pet Blood Bank UK, has launched the 15-month course to provide training for VNs and technicians with an interest in the area.

8 mins

Outdoor event set to return to Loseley Park in Guildford, Surrey on 20 to 21 May, with organisers promising practical and clinically relevant CPD, as well as wellness and networking.

3 mins

“We are pleased that we are able to keep fees static for a second year running, while maintaining a strong programme of strategic projects…” – RCVS treasurer Niall Connell.

4 mins

January 2022

Conference, set to take place on 21 March, will feature 10 speakers presenting on a range of current developments and research in veterinary nursing.

5 mins

Anderson Moores in Hampshire has confirmed that two dogs have died from cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy so far this month.

5 mins

Tributes have been paid following the death of Jean Turner, described as a “tireless champion” who helped transform the modern veterinary nursing profession.

8 mins