Sarah Brown Memorial Fund gives £20,000 to research project that hopes to identify workplace stressors that affect autistic veterinary professionals to help create healthier working environments.
This month’s VN Happy Hour will explore all the angles and showcase the diverse range of careers and lifestyles on offer to veterinary nursing professionals.
College calls out “inaccuracies and misunderstandings” in a statement released by both associations, and labels part of their criticism “needlessly inflammatory and scaremongering”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hospital’s VN team has been boosted by gaining two newly qualified RVNs, while senior nurse achieves Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing qualification.
RVN Clare Burrows, from Lancaster Vets in Bowerham, has completed an advanced certificate in feline behaviour through the International Society of Feline Medicine.
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.
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.
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.
