Kirsty Cavill discusses her experience in this area of veterinary medicine, and why its proliferation can only be a good thing for nurses.

Kelly Huitson offers an overview of this procedure, including how it works, practical applications, treatment and uses.

Marie Rippingale considers a specialist role at risk of being overlooked in some practices, and how the skill sets these professionals offer can best be used.

VN Times has always been committed to providing a regular platform for the voices of the veterinary nursing profession to be heard. This month, contributors – along with VN Times editor Lacey Pitcher – share perspectives on some of the challenges and joys that come with being part of the veterinary nursing community.

Gill Hayes considers how balancing animal welfare with conflicts arising due to client demands or practice constraints may have a significant impact on veterinary nurse students and registered nurses alike...

Sarah-Jayne Richards recounts the presentation of a female Labrador retriever and the anaesthetic plan performed to treat such a symptom.

Emma Foreman runs through the expectations for an important role in student nurse development.

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.

Beckie Barnardt explains her journey to working with wild and endangered species in South Africa – and how others can do the same…

Sieske Valk discusses some of the considerations for VNs and the wider team when encountering clients with pets nearing the end of their lives.

Inge Breathnach discusses the important role VNs have for patients, caregivers and staff.

A year of evolution and growth for veterinary nurses, 2023 presented unique challenges and opportunities as the veterinary community embraced change and innovation.

Michelle Bavage RVN recounts her career journey as someone with autism and ADHD.

Where do cats come from? To properly understand them, it is important to appreciate their ancestry, as this helps explain their species-specific behavioural needs. Alex Taylor RVN explains how cats became domesticated and why pet cats can sometimes be “wild” and often misunderstood…

Sarah Collins offers readers top nutritional tips to support recovery of ill and injured canine and feline patients.

Amanda Curtis details the benefits of using a standardised wound assessment framework in helping to identify certain clinical observations seen within the wound bed and surrounding skin of patients.