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

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

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

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

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

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

Drawing on a case study, Ellie Kohut explains what this condition is, as well as its clinical presentation, diagnostics and nursing care needed.

21 mins

June 2024

Shannon Ward shares practical tips to both advise and empower VNs in effectively managing patients of this nature.

44 mins

Georgie White ontemplates the need for informed owner consent surrounding this measure in dogs, the options available to pet carers and how RVNs can be useful in these important initial conversations.

48 mins

With conversation on this topic becoming more open in the veterinary community, Rebecca Hill asks, what is minor?

14 mins

May 2024

Charlie Fisher outlines what is needed to prepare for these cases, treatment options available and the debunking of more archaic methods of managing affected patients.

35 mins

April 2024

Ben Witcomb details the most prevalent issues that present in young dogs, as well as owner education and the VN’s role in treatment.

47 mins

March 2024

“Success can come in different ways. I wasn’t successful as a head nurse, but it didn’t stop me being successful somewhere else. It's not a measure of who you are – that’s not your top potential – it’s just where you are right there. It’s not a reason to quit!”

1 mins

February 2024

“It's taken me a long time to get where I want to be – because you don’t just fall into it; it's not that easy. But all my experiences along the way have set me up, ready for this, and I can now go to work and enjoy my job, I can just love it, and it’s my place and it’s my time to just be me!”

1 mins

Anna Mercer explains how, in the same way cats should no longer be considered as small dogs, this inquisitive species has its own unique set of husbandry and veterinary needs.

50 mins

January 2024

“We had so many interesting conversations; I questioned why, in this day and age, animals are neglected as much as they are. And when we looked at it, religion factors massively – and also, education! ”

1 mins