January 2025

Victoria Plimmer BSc(Hons), VPAC, RVN, NCert(Anaesth), explains the importance of knowledge, teamwork and communication to ensure a successful outcome in this area.

7 mins

Jade Mayes RVN, APVN(Small Mammal), CCMN, outlines how to approach this condition in the species, including a case study example.

35 mins

Kerry Brundell Cert VN ECC, RVN, discusses liver function and clinical signs of this disease, as well as diagnosis, treatment and the care veterinary nurses can provide.

23 mins

Lizzie Bradley-Covey RVN, in part two of her article, covers undernutrition and overfeeding, continuous rate infusion versus bolus feeding and correct parenteral nutrition use

46 mins

Cassie Woods BSc(Hons), CertNCS(RVN Cons), RVN, discusses how the use of REVNs can help further improve and provide the optimum care and support to sports horses.

29 mins

Debbie Gray RVN, outlines the challenges veterinary nurses may face when trying to effect change in a practice, and shares some strategies to help achieve success.

28 mins

Referral nurses Rachel Forrest and Millie Motley consider the importance of being informed when dealing for these patients and the difference vet nurses can make.

28 mins

Lizzie Bradley-Covey RVN, gives a masterclass in enteral nutrition and feeding tubes in part one of her two-part series.

49 mins

November 2024

Emma Vince summarises issues that may occur following anaesthesia as a result of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome.

14 mins

October 2024

Vet nurses have a vast skill set that can be used and developed in so many ways. VN Times invited four talented nurses to share their wisdom, having carved out careers that now maintain vital human-animal bonds and care for the people and pets in their care.

26 mins

Chris Appleton details considerations when treating these patients to show why the veterinary nurse’s role is a pivotal one.

23 mins

International Cat Care describes the different needs feral, street and pet cats have to gain a better understanding of how they interact with humans.

8 mins

Rosina Lillywhite explores the critical role equine nurses can play in combating this pervasive issue, focusing on education, nutritional management, exercise planning and behavioural interventions.

47 mins

Lacey Pitcher describes how veterinary nurses are well equipped to play an increased role in managing these patients, in and out of practice.

28 mins

September 2024

Ellie Meikle explains how her qualifications have been used to support conservation in this species during a trip to Costa Rica.

15 mins

Victoria Bowes-Keegan RVN, reflects on the importance of student support and educating veterinary nurses coming through training programmes.

28 mins

Holly Davies RVN considers the various opportunities available for veterinary nurses and taking the leap to try new things.

7 mins

Marloes Baltus shares her reflections on coming back into practice following the birth of her daughter, coupled with ADHD.

33 mins

August 2024

Charlotte Pace outlines tangible and actionable steps every veterinary nurse can put into place daily, including emergency presentations, complications and dealing with chronic patients.

33 mins

Samantha Fontaine, Susan Holt, Gemma Irwin-Porter, Rachel Lumbis, Hamish Morrin, Sarah Vivian and Georgia Woods-Lee discuss the need for this type of VN, drawing on their own motives and experiences.

36 mins