April 2016

Fitness to practise guide for student VNs

The RCVS has published a guide on fitness to practise issues for student veterinary nurses and veterinary nursing education providers.

3 mins

March 2016

Use it or lose it: making your RCVS VN council vote count

Rebecca Hubbard takes a closer look at the candidates for this year’s VN council elections – and implores you to use your vote.

2 mins
Events focus on recruitment, appraisals and nurse consults

Issues surrounding human resources and nurse consultations will be addressed by two new regional CPD workshops announced by SPVS and the VPMA.

4 mins
Nurse smashes fund-raising target for Alabama rot research

A veterinary nurse has raised more than £10,000 in a crowdfunding appeal to fund research into Alabama rot.

3 mins
Veterinary TV series not just for vets

Following a BBC casting call for vets who fancy themselves as television presenters, vet times can confirm producers would also welcome applications from veterinary nurses.

3 mins
Antibiotic Guardians: have you pledged yet?

The veterinary sector is being urged to take part in Public Health England’s Antibiotic Guardian … more

4 mins
Practice stalwart rewarded for long service

A veterinary nursing manager is celebrating a milestone after having notched up 30 years’ service … more

3 mins
Royal College ethics panel looking for candidates

Veterinary nurses and veterinary surgeons who wish to serve as members of the RCVS Ethics … more

3 mins
Two-day CPD course to improve elderly cat care

A course aimed at helping vets and veterinary nurses improve their knowledge of elderly cat … more

2 mins
Chance to quiz RCVS on ‘big issues’ at BSAVA Congress

The RCVS will promote its new Practice Standards Scheme and upcoming ethics review panel trial … more

4 mins
Recurring cases focus for small animal congress

The Association of Veterinary Surgeons Practising in Northern Ireland (AVSPNI) Small Animal Congress 2016 will … more

5 mins

February 2016

Meetings set for VN Futures project

The RCVS and the BVNA have launched VN Futures, a companion project to Vet Futures, … more

4 mins
Free CPD webinar series on canine behaviour

Registration has opened for a new, free-to-access webinar CPD mini-series on canine behaviour by world-renowned … more

3 mins
College open day for aspiring vet nurses

A college in Durham is hosting an open day for students looking to join their … more

3 mins
Petition to protect ‘veterinary nurse’ title closes

The RCVS petition asking the Government to protect the title of “veterinary nurse” has officially … more

4 mins
RCVS and VN councils elections 2016: quiz the candidates

Members of the UK veterinary professions are being invited to “quiz the candidates” standing for … more

5 mins
Public does not understand role of RVNs, says survey

More than half of animal owners do not understand what registered veterinary nurses do, according … more

6 mins
BVNA’s 2016 bursary schemes announced

Veterinary nurses looking for help funding their training, CPD or research may be interested to … more

2 mins
Many VNs feel ‘underused’, nationwide survey reveals

More than half of veterinary nurses feel they are not used to their full potential, … more

6 mins
Veterinary staff raise £700 for children’s charity

Kind-hearted staff at ICR Veterinary Surgery in Loanhead, Scotland, raised more than £700 for charity … more

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