High-risk anaesthesia, emergency and critical care, companion animal behaviour and small animal nutrition are the four areas covered by a new range of CPD courses to run through March.
Maternity leave was the main reason given for non-compliance in the the 2018 veterinary nurses CPD audit and more than 58% of respondents gave no reason at all.
A pair of RVNs have their fingers crossed for a win after being named finalists in the learner of the year category of Lantra Scotland’s Land-based and Aquaculture Awards.
RVNs at White Cross Vets in Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, have introduced the initiative in a bid to help more nervous patients and support their owners.
VetCPD is offering a range of courses for vets and VNs starting in February, including emergency and critical care, diabetes in companion animals and skin cytology.
“It’s really exciting now we can deliver the same quality training to those wishing to study within the equine field, too” – Frank Taylor of The College of Animal Welfare.
Of those removed for non-payment this year – which equates to 2.7% of all RVNs – 150 have subsequently applied for restoration to the register, paying a £123 fee to do so.
Veterinary Poisons Information Service announces nine-venue UK roadshow aimed at keeping vets and vet nurses up to date in feline and canine toxicology.
Vet Times blogger Jane Davidson shortlisted in two categories of the UK Blog Awards 2019 and public voting for the winner remains open until 21 December.
Student Helen overcomes Asperger's, dyspraxia and dyslexia to pursue her dream of becoming a veterinary nurse, landing Tom Moulton Award for Outstanding Dedication and Commitment.
