Team at McDonald Vets swings into action to help when student VN colleague spots tumour growing on the eye of her 12-year-old pet comet goldfish.

The BVA and BVNA have worked closely together on a range of shared priorities since the first memorandum of understanding was signed in 2017.

Almost half of respondents to a survey carried out by telemedicine firm VetCT said they were happy to physically attend live events again, despite some still holding back due to COVID concerns.

Kirsty Cavill, Aneesa Malik, Sarah Coton and Flick Caldwell all received awards during the ceremony, which was held at the BVNA’s annual congress in Telford (2 to 4 October).

Ceva Derma Day aims to provide delegates with insights into the latest developments in dermatology.

A questionnaire covers areas such as owner engagement and compliance, the role of senior pet clinics and the type of educational resources that are most helpful.

Nominations are now open for each of the five categories in the 23rd Petplan Veterinary Awards.

The pan-European IVC Evidensia Care Fund has now helped 600 animals since being set up in 2020 to help pets whose owners are facing serious financial challenges.

The bespoke partnership will see Linnaeus offer BVNA membership to all of its 220 student nurses, allowing them access to further support throughout their careers.

Delegates will get the chance to attend Manchester Central for BSAVA Congress 2022 (24 to 26 March) or get involved online via an interactive virtual platform.

College is having active discussions with EU vet schools, is hoping to entice some clinicians back into practice and is planning a workforce summit to discuss current issues.

Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association hosting webinar for vets and VNs featuring practical tools and guidance to pass on to owners.

Study of 475 veterinary professionals by VetSurgeon.org finds 64.8% of cases could have been done in normal working hours, and 6.9% were general inquiries and clearly not an emergency. 

Survey, sent to clients at The Plymouth Veterinary Group, showed an “overwhelming” positive response towards the role nurse consultations play in the overall health care of pets.

TVM UK’s awareness week is dedicated to helping owners identify common symptoms of eye disease in their pets.

RCVS Knowledge’s National Audit for Small Animal Neutering relies on practices to submit their data to help establish nation’s neutering benchmark.

Less than a week after alpaca euthanised for having bTB, protesters are marching on the offices of Defra calling for radical changes to Government policy on control of the disease.

The charity’s award recognises the dedication of the country’s vet nurses and their invaluable support to their veterinary teams, the nation’s pets and their owners.