May 2020

“I still think about Lou regularly and it’s just such a shame she isn’t still here with us all. She would’ve been the first one celebrating any award win” – Lesley Moore RVN.

7 mins

“We felt our Online Bitesize CPD could be particularly useful at this time, so we are making it available at a discounted price” – Improve International.

3 mins

Two senior veterinary nurses are trying to encourage young people into the profession with an online engagement and outreach programme throughout VNAM.

5 mins

This year's month-long campaign to raise awareness of VN role and important preventive health messages will take place wholly online for first time due to COVID-19.

12 mins

Five lucky winners will each receive a gift box from famous Yorkshire tea room Betty’s containing champagne truffles, chocolate desires, Yorkshire tea and shortbread.

5 mins

April 2020

Those working in the veterinary sector who are showing symptoms can now book a test online to help more employees return to work if the results are negative.

4 mins

Royal college sees a record turnout rate of 26.2% of those eligible to vote, while for veterinary nurses, turnout is a record 17.1%.

3 mins

The programme will provide VNs with a structured approach to referral life, taking them from day one qualification to specialist nurse.

4 mins

Four-year BSc(Hons) Equine Veterinary Nursing degree is fully accredited by RCVS and aims to equip graduates with high-level expertise in line with VN Futures project.

5 mins

“The commitment to quality improvement shown in this year’s Knowledge Awards applications is impressive and encouraging – particularly in these difficult times" – Chris Gush, executive director of RCVS Knowledge.

8 mins

Reports of “abuse and undue pressure” from clients to veterinary staff prompt plea from association.

4 mins

“We would encourage veterinary professionals to first consider what assistance they might be able to provide to the livestock production, meat hygiene and food import/export industries, before volunteering to assist directly with local NHS trusts.”

3 mins

“Our focus is on awarding work that can easily support future developments within the industry” – Michelle Townley, MSD Animal Health.

4 mins

Almost 4,000 veterinary professionals have already registered their names to work on hospital wards in support of their colleagues in the NHS.

6 mins

Vet sets up Facebook group for vets and nurses keen to help on the front line as NHS trusts start reaching out to animal health colleagues for assistance.

9 mins

Organisers of VET Festival 2020 (5 and 6 June) confirm the event will not happen this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

5 mins

Associations, regulators, charities and practices large and small are working more closely than ever before, while vets and VNs everywhere stand shoulder to shoulder in the face of unprecedented crisis.

5 mins

Community raises more than £700 for charity during lockdown after staging networking and CPD event online.

5 mins

March 2020

RCVS introduces measures to help spread the cost of annual renewal fees and waive late fee for vets impacted by coronavirus measures.

5 mins

RCVS slashes this year’s obligation by 25% for vets and vet nurses in face of COVID-19 pandemic.

5 mins