March 2020

Vet nurse to take on animal welfare in Vietnam

Vet training in the country is poor, with surgeries such as spaying and neutering not being taught, and gas anaesthesia unavailable to animals.

5 mins
Keynote speakers unvelied for Vets Now congress

Around 850 delegates, including vets, vet nurses and practice managers, are expected to attend critical care event featuring lecture streams for people at every stage of their veterinary careers.

3 mins
RVN to raise funds for seal training model ‘Pinnifred’

The accurate replica of a young grey seal weighs 30kg, has 3cm of blubber and contains a 3D-printed skeleton.

5 mins
Coronavirus advice published for vets

WSAVA advisory document confirms no evidence exists that pets or other domestic animals can be infected with 2019 n-CoV or that they may be a source of infection to people.

4 mins

February 2020

CPD compliance rates up

“It is fantastic to see that this year’s results demonstrate a significant increase in CPD compliance rates after a number of years in decline for vets and a largely static rate for veterinary nurses” - RCVS director of education Linda Prescott-Clements.

5 mins
Top-up degree for VNs launches

Applications to study the degree, which will be delivered predominantly via distance learning, will start in September 2020 or January 2021.

4 mins
Committed VN in awards final

A veterinary nurse from Nottinghamshire is in the running for a prestigious industry award thanks to her willingness to go the extra mile.

4 mins
RVN and SVN views sought for survey

Final-year masters student is asking vet nurses and student vet nurses to complete a survey investigating VN and vet relationships.

1 mins
Veterinary leaders hit out at online abuse

Some 35 officials of vet and vet nursing governing bodies sign an open letter to colleagues urging them to stop vicious, personal online attacks on them.

8 mins
Feline Hypertension Ambassadors CPD launches

Course is aimed at vets and VNs who wish to build their confidence and take the lead in finding the condition in cats in their practice.

2 mins
Super storm can’t keep good vet staff down

Fearless charity runners do it their own way after planned London 10km run is cancelled by Storm Ciara.

5 mins
CAW! Discounted CPD throughout February

Veterinary nurses can take advantage of course discount during the month by using a special online code.

2 mins
VN’s plea following theft of family dog

English bull terrier Peppa was stolen from a garden in Cardiff in December 2019 and is still missing, despite having a microchip.

4 mins
Candidates announced for RCVS and VN council elections

Names confirmed for 2020 RCVS council elections, with a record 13 veterinary nurses putting themselves forward for VN council.

7 mins
Volunteers needed for ‘wild’ programme in South Africa

VNs and veterinary students looking for an exciting opportunity and adventure may find it on the Wild Coast of the Eastern Cape.

4 mins
VN ‘advisor of the year’ announced

Top Animal Medicines Training Regulatory Authority award goes to “passionate” head nurse Emma Penn, of Middlewich Veterinary Surgery in Cheshire.

3 mins
Welfare award finalists revealed

Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2020 will see individuals and organisations recognised across 10 categories for their dedication and hard work in animal health and welfare.

8 mins

January 2020

SVN calls for brachy breeds survey support

Eliza Horn, undergraduate student from Anglia Ruskin and The University Centre of West Anglia, is undertaking study of VN provision and opinion in management of canine brachycephalic patients.

2 mins
Matted Marley revealed as vets shave off 4lb of fur

Abandoned dog found with 10cm overgrown nails and urine-soaked matted fur taken to the RSPCA's Somerset Brent Knoll Animal Centre by member of the public.

2 mins
Specialist-led ECC roadshows announced

The Vets Now “Bitesize” roadshows will visit nine UK cities, and cover the most popular and current topics in emergency and critical care.

3 mins