February 2014

HELPING OWNERS CHOOSE OPTIMUM FOOD FOR THEIR PET

Nicola Ackerman BSc (Hons), RVN, CertSAN, CertVN ECC, A1, V1, C-SQP, offers a brief overview … more

17 mins
Kitten bit off more than it could chew

Menna Field RVN, reports on a dramatic case brought into her practice that threatened a … more

5 mins
Are you getting enough CPD? Myths and tips from the RCVS

Julie Dugmore, RVN and head of veterinary nursing at the RCVS, discusses what counts as CPD, and the best way to complete and record it.

11 mins
Preparation and techniques for cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Louise O’Dwyer MBA, BSc (Hons), VTS (ECC), DipAVN (Medical and Surgical), RVN, considers the importance … more

51 mins

January 2014

WELL-BEING: INTRODUCTION TO MINDFULNESS MEDITATION

Andrea Bradley LVN, shares her concern for fellow professionals who are struggling to overcome suicidal … more

19 mins
Introducing Julie: the new face of veterinary nursing at the RCVS

Emma Cooper speaks to the new head nurse at the RCVS and learns about her … more

14 mins
Dental clinics: promoting oral health regimes for reticent owners

Claire Bloor MA Ed, BSc (Hons), RVN, PGCE, QTLS, CertVN (Dent), stresses the importance of … more

34 mins
Stand up for veterinary nursing

Luke Bishop, encourages nurses to stand for election to VN council by explaining some of … more

12 mins
Canine GI disorders: causes, management, treatment and diet

Nicola Ackerman BSc (Hons), RVN, CertSAN, CertECC, A1, V1, C-SQP (Hons), MBVNA, offers advice on … more

14 mins

December 2013

BVNA WELL-BEING SURVEY

Emma Cooper and James Westgate, speak to VNs and SVNs about BVNA’s well-being survey, set … more

11 mins
Hyperthyroidism in cats: what’s new for VNs and owners

Claire Bloor MA Ed, BSc(Hons),VN, RVN, PGCE, QTLS, CertVN(Dent) discusses diagnostic techniques and treatments VNs … more

25 mins
Rabbits, companion animals and arthropod-borne diseases

Glen Cousquer BSc(Hons), BVM&S, CertZooMed, PGDE, MRCVS, looks at how certain diseases can be transmitted … more

17 mins
Revisiting nursing best practice in wound management

Alison Young DipAVN(Surgery), VTS(Surgery) RVN, looks at techniques and nursing approaches needed to ensure optimal … more

28 mins
IMPORTANCE OF POSITIVITY IN ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR TRAINING

Stuart Greenfield HND Animal Welfare, BSc student in Applied Animal Behaviour, discusses the importance of … more

11 mins
Dunk and go: gadgets to beat the worst we can do to them

Christopher Shivelton Queen BSc, BVSc MRCVS, reveals how a new coating can protect expensive gadgets … more

9 mins
First steps in teaching others

Viki Edwards BSc RVN, newly appointed as a veterinary nursing lecturer, recalls her excitement and … more

11 mins

November 2013

VN’s role in diagnosis, treatment and support in canine heart disease

Emma Gerrard BSc(Hons), DipAVN(SA), DipHE CVN, RVN, K-SQP, PHC, MBVNA, has advice for nurses dealing … more

37 mins
Preventive medicine strategies for backyard poultry keepers

Victoria Roberts BVSc, MRCVS, looks at the growing trend for amateur poultry keeping and has … more

26 mins
Ferret handling, nutrition and common health problems

Wendy Bament RVN, in the second part of her article (part 1: VNT13.10), discusses correct … more

14 mins
Coming to a town near you – meet the PDSA community VNs

Emma Cooper VN Times assistant editor, catches up with the PDSA’s community and education team … more

19 mins