June 2021

Webinar will cover research process and progression of a study, which aims to help veterinary professionals and owners provide the best care for senior dogs.

5 mins

Previously, members of British Veterinary LGBT took part in marches across the country to mark Pride Month, but this year are making themselves known through the hashtag #ShowYourVetPride.

7 mins

The ProfCon Investigation Support service is a free source of emotional support for vets and vet nurses who find themselves being scrutinised by the college.

7 mins

Liz Jefferson from Blacks Vets in the West Midlands has been awarded a National Certification in Dentistry, having been one of the first nine people to start the course when first offered in 2019.

4 mins

Vet Sustain has produced a checklist graphic to help veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses change their working practices and reduce their impact on the environment.

5 mins

Members of the professions invited to attend the day, which is the RCVS’ annual meeting, on 9 July – with RCVS honours and awards to be presented in September.

3 mins

Ceva Animal Health, manufacturer of Douxo S3 range, is hosting two CPD series to provide information to vets and VNs.

2 mins

RCVS carries out five-yearly review and makes updates to requirements on clinical governance, staff health and well-being, and role of VNs.

5 mins

Organisation looking for assistance with education and welfare sessions, run with The British Horse Society, that have been on hiatus for 15 months due to COVID-19.

4 mins

Hospital’s VN team has been boosted by gaining two newly qualified RVNs, while senior nurse achieves Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing qualification.

6 mins

May 2021

The online event – entitled “Munch and Learn” – takes place on Friday 10 September 2021 and promises to “inspire, educate and be fun”.

5 mins

RVN Clare Burrows, from Lancaster Vets in Bowerham, has completed an advanced certificate in feline behaviour through the International Society of Feline Medicine.

5 mins

The session aims to raise awareness of mental health and well-being, including what makes it good or poor, as well as the symptoms of poor mental health.

5 mins

New approach strengthens vet position on microchip scanning in dogs ahead of euthanasia and follows public campaign known as ‘Tuk’s Law’.

8 mins

The virtual event will see more than 150 newly qualified veterinary nurses welcomed on to the register, as well as celebrate those who have recently achieved their Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing.

5 mins

The video has been made by Grace Oldham to mark Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month and highlight the crucial role of RVNs at Southfields Veterinary Specialists.

5 mins

Europe’s largest non-clinical veterinary conference went online for the first time, with more than 600 delegates, exhibitors and speakers attending from 13 to 14 May.

3 mins

The Kennel Club has urged the Government to continue pursuing the nationwide ban on shock collars after a legal challenge from electric shock collar manufacturers.

5 mins

The awards are the result of a collaboration between VET Festival, MWI Animal Health and Vet Times, and have been created to honour practice staff for their heroic efforts during the pandemic.

5 mins

All staff at VetPartners practices to be provided hard hats when working with horses as part of a company-wide Hat Hair – Don’t Care campaign (17 to 21 May).

4 mins