May 2017

Nurses team up for mental health awareness walk

Two VNs are putting their best foot forward to raise money and awareness for mental health charity Mind.

4 mins
Nurse: practices should take NHS lead to create ‘link’ VNs

Former RVN Helen Ballantyne has said veterinary practices should empower VNs to become “link” and specialist nurses, replicating a similar model used in NHS hospitals across the UK.

4 mins
Elections’ highest turnout still ‘relatively small’ – RCVS

The 2017 RCVS and VN council election results have been announced after a record proportion of veterinary professionals cast their votes. 

4 mins
Dog saved after eating rotten food

A vet practice has reported what it believes to be three cases of poisoning thought to involve dogs eating rotten food in just eight months.

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Record votes in RCVS and VN council elections

The 2017 RCVS council and VN council election results have been announced, after a record proportion of veterinary professionals cast their votes.

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Blue Cross adopts PDSA’s MOT for pets model

Blue Cross has announced it has adopted PDSA’s respected PetWise MOT model across all its hospitals.

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April 2017

Practice aims to nail fund-raising challenge

Leeds-based Beechwood Veterinary Group is inviting pets to free nail clipping clinics to raise money for a local rescue fund that helps pay for the treatment and care of strays.

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VetPartners adds first Welsh practice

The corporate group has acquired Valley Vets, a four-branch practice with sites across Cardiff and the South Wales Valleys.

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Bristol to play host to pain management CPD

The Veterinary Christian Fellowship is to explore pain management in companion animals via a CPD session at the University of Bristol's vet school in May.

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Hop to rabbit survey, veterinary professionals urged

Vets and VNs can play their part in improving rabbit welfare in clinics by taking part in an online study from the University of Bristol.

3 mins
Shar-Pei in happy home after Mayhew eye operation

Coco – who suffered entropion since birth – has had her sight fully restored following eye surgery at The Mayhew Animal Home in London.

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Positive outcome for dog that swallowed battery

One-year-old cocker spaniel Meadow was rushed to a practice in Warwick after her owners realised she had been chewing on the remote control.

3 mins
VN students offered bursary boost

Vet Times’ sister publication VN Times has teamed up with the BVNA to offer one student veterinary nurse a bursary to help fund their qualification.

4 mins
Successful pilot sees launch of vet nurse academy

Independent Vetcare has launched a vet nurse academy to provide a support network for newly qualified RVNs.

3 mins
Moroccan charity trip prompts funds and equipment appeal

Vets and VNs from Pride Vets in Derby are heading off to Morocco to help animals in need – and are appealing to their colleagues to help raise extra funds and donate equipment before they go.

4 mins
Rabbit Awareness Week 2017 theme announced

Feeding hay and fresh grass to support dental, digestive and emotional health will be the key theme of this year’s Rabbit Awareness Week.

4 mins
Call to participate in canine atopic dermatitis study

Profession members owning golden retrievers or Labrador retrievers are being urged to take part in a study to increase understanding of canine atopic dermatitis.

3 mins
Boost skills and knowledge with Willows CPD

Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service is offering veterinary staff the chance to enhance their knowledge on a range of topics via upcoming CPD events.

3 mins
VNs gather for TP Congress 2017

TP Congress 2017 has seen more than 100 attendees explore the latest topics and news on VN training.

3 mins
BSAVA shines light on profession’s pioneers

A number of veterinary professionals are celebrating after scooping a BSAVA Award in recognition of their contribution to science.

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