Chloe Emily Thomas talks us through her career so far, describing her progression from a student during the COVID-19 outbreak to a three-year-qualified RVN undertaking a diploma in canine behaviour.

Sara Ho-Le discusses the method of performing this process, what to do if a life-threatening abnormality is detected and how to categorise animals on arrival.

In the first of this series, Rebecca Bruford discusses the different nursing roles in an equine referral hospital and how these contribute to gold standard patient care.

Laura Wilkie explains the importance of dietary care in young horses, as well as the vital role nurses can play in patient care.

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.

Drawing on her own workplace experiences and involvement, we hear from Helen Binge RVN on what makes placing nurses at the heart of decision-making and the practice operational structure so effective.

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

Tabitha Saltzer explains how she felt when first embracing the transition into a head nurse position, how she equipped herself with the correct tools for the job and what keeps her connected with her team.

Jessica Bell details how to distinguish between an adverse event and a life-threatening situation when dealing with patients under anaesthesia, as well as the actions veterinary nurses can take.

New RVN author Dale Gillies starts off her Vet Times blogging career with a tasteful little piece about the best ways to make a dog revisit its last meal…

Charlie Fisher discusses several instances where evidence of disparity in the veterinary nursing sector exists, and how she believes more should be done to not only highlight this, but close the gap completely.

“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!”

RVN Ami Wood ponders the stigma that surrounds mental health and shares some advice for others struggling in a world that needs to create a culture of acceptance.

The veterinary nurse. A key member of the practice team that enables and ensures that clinics run smoothly to provide patient and client care with compassion at the heart of their work. But, have we explored the potential for nurses to expand their remit and grasp the opportunities for practice ownership?