November 2016

Two-year, full-time course, based at the University Centre Hartpury campus in Gloucestershire, opens in January 2017.

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CVS has appointed its first director of nursing, in a move it said is designed to “champion” the role of veterinary nurses within its practices.

4 mins

Pet owners on the islands of Lewis and Harris in the Outer Hebrides are celebrating after acquiring their first veterinary nurse.

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A new nationwide pet health advice line that promises to “make unnecessary trips to the vet a thing of the past” has been launched for a monthly subscription fee of £4.50.

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The Worldwide Veterinary Service has launched a bursary for VNs who want to volunteer their skills for charitable projects around the world.

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A leading welfare VN is calling on veterinary colleagues to sign a petition giving protected status to police dogs and horses.

4 mins

A “poppy wave” to commemorate recipients of PDSA’s Dickin Medal helped an RVN win Blue Cross’ Veterinary Nurse of the Year Award for a second time.

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A charity founded by a British veterinary nurse has been nominated for an award for its efforts in using film for fund-raising.

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Ceva is calling for nominations for its 2017 Awards for Animal Welfare, which aim to recognise those going above and beyond in animal care.

5 mins

October 2016

A charity neutering stray cats and dogs in Gambia is looking for a volunteer vet and VN to join them for a two-week placement in early 2017.

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A call has been made for all UK veterinary practices to be subject to compulsory infection control inspections in a bid to combat antimicrobial resistance.

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UK vets are putting extra pressure on themselves by failing to make the best use of the skills and experience of their veterinary nursing teams, according to business consultancy Onswitch.

4 mins

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons is accepting nominations from vets and VNs who wish to stand as candidates in next year’s council elections.

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The BVNA has announced it is launching an online discussion portal at its upcoming congress.

4 mins

September 2016

A weekend packed with CPD opportunities and talks has been held by White Cross Vets to celebrate the efforts of its 150-strong team.

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The RCVS has announced its planned activity for BVNA Congress this October, including awards, lectures and Practice Standards Scheme (PSS) surgeries.

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A veterinary group based in the north and midlands combined business and pleasure when took its entire team of VNs to the south of France for three days of training.

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The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has extended the nomination period for its three honours to encourage more entries.

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August 2016

Veterinary nurses can now book on to a small animal nutrition course from Royal Canin.

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Nominations have opened for the RCVS 2017 Honours for colleagues or individuals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.

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