Veterinary Nursing News Headlines

    Vet nurses needed for RCVS Ethics Review Panel

    The RCVS is looking for two veterinary nurses to join its Ethics Review Panel (ERP), which supports veterinary professionals carrying out practice-based research by providing ethical approval for their projects. The ERP was established in 2016 when...

    Animalcare launches post-prescription osteoarthritis diary

    Animalcare (maker of Daxocox), has launched an osteoarthritis diary to help veterinary practices collaborate with owners in the management of canine osteoarthritis. The company points to research which shows that osteoarthritis can affect up to 40...

    Practical sessions for equine nurses at BEVA Congress

    BEVA is introducing hands-on sessions for veterinary nurses at this year’s Congress (11-14 September 2024, the ACC in Liverpool). The nursing stream will run all day on Friday 13 September and not only will there be a dedicated lecture and workshop...

    Feline inappetence and Cushings to be explored at Virtual Veterinary Conference 2024

    Dechra has sponsored two hour-long sessions at this year's Virtual Veterinary Conference 2024, which is free of charge and takes place from Monday 5th to Friday 9th February. The first, hosted by Sam Taylor, head of veterinary specialists at ISFM ...

    New guidance on responsible use of parasiticides in dermatology

    Zoetis has published a technical bulletin for veterinary professionals on the responsible use of parasiticides in dermatology. The guidance was written by Hany Elsheikha, Head of the European Scientific Counsel for Companion Animal Parasites (ESCCAP...

    Perdi Walsh wins VN Golden Jubilee Award for dedication to developing vet nurses

    Perdi Welsh, Director of School of Veterinary Nursing at the RVC has been given the RCVS VN Golden Jubilee Award for her dedication to professional development for veterinary nurses. The RCVS VN Golden Jubilee Award is the highest individual award...

    Kent practice named Employee Ownership Association Rising Star

    Pennard Vets has won the Employee Ownership Association's (EOA) Rising Star award, which recognises the success of an organisation within three years of employee ownership The judges praised the practice group for leveraging employee ownership (EO...

    TVM launches Vetbromide for dogs

    TVM UK has launched Vetbromide, the only potassium bromide formulation licensed for both adjunct AND monotherapy indications in dogs with idiopathic epilepsy. Vetbromide is presented as a 600mg double divisible tablet for both large and small dogs...

    CVS Equine practices' new research into equine pastern dermatitis

    CVS Equine practices are undertaking a collaborative clinical study to improve our understanding about the clinical signs and aetiology of equine pastern dermatitis (EPD). Despite being a common disease, CVS says very little research has been undertaken...

    BSAVA publishes new Guide to Procedures in Small Animal Practice

    The BSAVA has published the third edition of the BSAVA Guide to Procedures in Small Animal Practice, updated with new video content. Four new procedures have been added: cystostomy tube placement, endotracheal intubation, point-of-care ultrasound ...

    Study shows transcondylar bone screws and Kirschner wires are an effective fracture treatment

    A study by orthopaedic Specialist Steve Butterworth at Weighbridge Referrals in Swansea has shown that using a combination of transcondylar bone screws and Kirschner wires (K-wires) to treat humeral unicondylar fractures in puppies younger than seven...

    Vet nurses invited to RCVS mental health research symposium

    The RCVS Mind Matters Initiative is to host its fifth biennial mental health research symposium to highlight current contributions to veterinary mental health research from around the globe on Friday 10th October from 9am to 5pm at The Eastside Rooms...
  • Gloucestershire referral centre installs 'game changing' MRI

    Rowe Vet Referrals has installed a brand new 3.0T MRI scanner which it describes as game changing to the service it can offer referring practices. Rowe Referrals, part of IVC Evidensia Referrals, was one of the very first practices to have an onsite...

    New research validates canine cancer screening device

    HT Vista has had a paper published in Frontiers of Veterinary Science which it says validates the use of its thermal imaging and AI device for accurate screening of dermal and subcutaneous masses 1 . The HT Vista device measures heat transfer rate...

    'IR35 and Veterinary Locums' meeting now available to watch online

    A recording of the Zoom meeting hosted this week by VetNurse.co.uk and VetSurgeon.org to discuss IR35 and the implications for veterinary locums and practices is now available to view online. At the meeting, Simon Biles from Moore Scarrott gave a 30...

    BEVA Congress to focus on feet

    BEVA has announced that this year, there will be a lecture stream at Congress dedicated to feet and farriery, aimed at vets, nurses and farriers, and designed to encourage teamwork between the three. The farriery stream will run all day on Saturday...

    Veterinary Osteoarthritis Congress coming to Loughborough

    The Veterinary Osteoarthritis Congress, which will take place at Holywell Park Conference Centre, Loughborough, on 22nd and 23rd May, is open for registrations. Congress offers two days of lectures and workshops and up to 14 hours CPD delivered by...

    RCVS Council votes to make VN Council fully-appointed

    RCVS Council has voted on the changes to its governance structure proposed in its ‘Good Governance’ public consultation held earlier this year. Council members voted in favour of becoming a fully-appointed governing Council, and for VN Council to become...

    Vet launches new snack for dogs with cancer

    Dutch veterinary oncologist Camille De Ley has launched BraveBites, a snack designed to support canine cancer patients, in the UK. BraveBites contains protein, fish oil (rich in omega-3) and prebiotics. The snack, which was developed with a veterinary...

    CVS equips its nurses with pocket clinical resource

    CVS is equipping its nurses with MiGuide, a pocket resource containing the clinical information they need every day in first opinion companion animal practice. CVS says it believes the phone-based resource is a first in the profession. It contains...

    Free CPD webinar on canine breakthrough pain management

    Animalcare is hosting a free online CPD event about breakthrough pain management, presented by RCVS & EBVS European Veterinary Specialist in Anaesthesia & Analgesia, Matt Gurney on Tuesday 13th July 2021 at 7pm (BST). The webinar is the first of several...

    Probiotic use use limited by a lack of dog owner awareness

    Vita Animal Health has shared the results of a survey it commissioned which has found that 68% of dog owners either ‘don’t know’ or are ‘not sure’ about how pre and probiotics can support gastrointestinal upset. In the online survey of 392 dog owners...

    New book to help indie vet practices succeed

    Vetsure, the independent practice network, has published a free e-book: “How to Thrive as an Independent Vet Practice – A Vet’s Guide to Success”. The guide is aimed at established practices, new start-ups and those who may be thinking about setting...

    NEWSFLASH: Petplan Vet Awards on primetime TV - from TONIGHT!

    Winners of the 2008 Petplan Veterinary Awards, which recognise and applaud staff and practices for their outstanding excellence and service, will feature on Natasha Kaplinsky's Channel Five news slot from tonight at 5:00pm, and then again at 7:00pm....

    New course to help vet nurses get better at talking to clients about money

    The RCVS Academy has launched ‘Communicating cost’, a free course designed to help vet nurses discuss treatment costs with clients. The course offers practical tips and is also designed to help veterinary professionals understand their obligations...