Dermatology

Dermatology

Dermatology

Causative factors and treatment of common skin and ear presentations, as well as managing client expectations.

April 2021

Scratching the surface – skin disease and irritations

Leonie Ager discusses the most prevalent causes of these conditions in cats and dogs, and treatments.

33 mins
A VN’s role in nursing the myasthenia gravis patient

Elle Payne explains how the veterinary nurse assists in caring for canine patients with this disease.

CPD – brushing up on knowledge and learning new skills

Stacey Bullock looks at CPD within the profession and the options available to vet nurses.

29 mins

March 2021

Fleas and ticks in pets – prevention and treatment

Emma Gerrard advises on how to tackle these tricky parasites as spring approaches.

32 mins
VN Voice: becoming a ‘dental’ RVN

Claire Bloor shares her love for dentistry and experiencing in this field of vet nursing.

11 mins
Wound management – basics and veterinary nurse’s role

Heather Kirkness advises on how these types of injury are treated to help VNs deliver the best possible care to patients.

44 mins
Matt’s Masterclass: tortoise tips

With spring just around the corner, Matt takes a look at nurse care and support to tortoises coming out of hibernation.

30 mins
‘Things are changing, but the profession needs to talk more about...

To mark International Women’s Day (8 March), emergency and critical care nurse Elle Haskey looks at the changes in veterinary nursing during the past 20 years, including the rise of female voices.

8 mins

February 2021

Nursing clinics: an integral part of client care

Gillian Gordon explores how – through better education – to get the most out of this service.

36 mins
Communicating with customers

Nicola Ackerman offers advice on how to master the art of talking to reluctant clients, and the importance of this “soft skill” in gaining compliance.

28 mins
Managing canine stress levels: dietary approach

Val Strong, Karen Marsh, Ross Tiffin and Christine Ward explore how a novel form of dog food may help with stress and anxiety in these animals.

32 mins
An age-old problem – caring for senior cats and dogs

Laura Lacey details the disease processes that can affect small animal patients as they get older, and the importance of sharing with owners what is normal and what is not.

39 mins
Eye on EBVM: staying on top of evidence, your way

Whatever kind of nurse you are, evidence-based veterinary medicine can help you provide the best possible care for the animals in your trust – and RCVS Knowledge has a variety of free resources to help you do just this.

VN Voice: out of my comfort zone

Laura Jane Richards shares her journey to becoming a BVNA council member.

10 mins

January 2021

Matt’s Masterclass: mentorship

Matt reflects on 2020 and the challenges it brought, before discussing what makes a good leader or mentor, and the skills one needs to succeed in this.

Cat Chat: energy requirements

Sarah Collins, International Society of Feline Medicine programme manager at International Cat Care, explains how to work out energy requirements for your hospitalised feline patients.

6 mins

Lead nutritionist Samantha Ware suggests prevention and management strategies for elevated levels of uric acid in the urine of this breed.

11 mins
New arrivals: advice for puppy and kitten owners

Emma Gerrard shares tips for RVNs to pass on to owners of young cats and dogs.

36 mins
VN Voice: a time to be proud

Emily Gardiner-Warren reflects on 2020 and its impact on student vet nurses, colleges and teaching staff.

Obesity in pet patients – slimming down a growing problem

Victoria Bowes advises on how VNs can help owners manage their pets’ weight and understand what is “too fat” or “too thin”.

34 mins