December 2020

The three-year programme – with the option of a fourth year to gain an honours qualification – will allow students to achieve RVN status and a licence to practice.

5 mins

Eastcott Veterinary Referrals in Swindon recognised as gold level cat clinic by International Society of Feline Medicine soon after £3 million redevelopment of Swindon hospital.

4 mins

David Martin – one of the driving forces behind IVC Evidensia’s new scheme to increase reporting rates of NAIs – says profession needs to do more to support clinicians and realise a “proper problem” exists.

7 mins

Graduates of the university’s Master’s in Advanced Practice in Veterinary Nursing course toasted their achievement in an online celebration.

3 mins

The vet nurses each won a lifestyle subscription box after taking part in NexGard Spectra competition at the BVNA’s This Is Us 2020 event.

4 mins

“We are really proud to be the school of veterinary nursing to have put forward the first SVN through their apprenticeship end point assessment with Central Qualifications” – Lisa Bugh of Lynwood School of Veterinary Nursing.

4 mins

More than 1,200 delegates from 37 different countries attend online Vets Now ECC Virtual Congress.

5 mins

November 2020

RCVS’ ViVet innovation programme hosting interactive session on 2 December to introduce how process can be used in veterinary practice.

4 mins

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health is hosting a live and exclusive online event to bring festive cheer to homes of veterinary professionals.

3 mins

The awards, now in their sixth year, recognise individuals in the industry who go beyond the call of duty and make a real difference to the animals they care for.

6 mins

Sophie Jenkins named Rabbit Vet of the Year and Nicky Leech wins Rabbit Vet Nurse of the Year title at first ever Burgess Excel Vet Awards.

8 mins

Lime Trees Vets delayed a planned re-opening of its Cheadle clinic to provide a centre where students could sit their exams.

4 mins

The group has launched its support team to help RVNs develop a career framework that allows for skill set development throughout their careers.

8 mins

RCVS announces two online workshops to outline its new 1CPD platform, designed as a one-stop shop for vets and RVNs to plan, record and reflect on CPD.

6 mins

Free CPD webinar is lined up with Sarah Caney, Andy Sparkes and nutritional researcher Brian Zanghi from Purina Institute.

5 mins

The 12-month internship caters for qualified nurses with no prior referral experience, and aims to equip veterinary nurses with referral-specific skills.

4 mins

Vet nurse completes MBA in senior leadership, an academically challenging qualification that provides an overview of key business practices and is highly valued by top employers.

4 mins

UK’s chief vet warns puppy lovers to be cautious of being “petfished” in lead-up to festive season.

7 mins

Veterinary group is trialling zero-waste boxes for personal protective equipment at 130 of its largest sites in the UK.

6 mins

Jenny Campbell, previously lined up for cancelled live event in 2020, is first of three keynotes confirmed for online-only offering in 2021.

6 mins